Naomi Louisa O’Connell

Naomi Louisa O’Connell

Irish mezzo-soprano Naomi Louisa O’Connell discusses her preparation process, favorite artists, and how friendly New Yorkers really are as our August Artist of the Month. Naomi will join NYFOS for its Mostly Mozart Festival debut on August 8th. You...
Arnold Bax: I heard a Piper Piping

Arnold Bax: I heard a Piper Piping

Listen to how Ann Murray slims that fabulous instrument of hers down to its shining kernel!  This is a stunning performance by two fearless, genuine artists.  I chose this song because I have learned from my husband that even in the most trying and desperate of times,...
Tom Lehrer: Send in the Marines

Tom Lehrer: Send in the Marines

From the ultimate satirist, Tom Lehrer. For might makes right Until they’ve seen the light They’ve got to be protected All their rights respected ’Til somebody WE like can be elected. Start the video at 00:20 to skip some dead screen time.  And if you want to hear...
Randy Newman: Political Science

Randy Newman: Political Science

Steve first introduced me to the music of Randy Newman with the song “Dayton Ohio, 1903” in the NYFOS ‘Roadtrip’ program and I have been a huge fan ever since.  This song, written in the early 70s, is one of my favorites.  It pulls no punches. At a 2011...