In this video, I perform “What Makes A Man A MAn” from Terrence Blanchard’s Opera Champion. It was for a masterclass with Michelle Kennedy. Excellent time performing at Temple and a joy to understand the character.
Ya Que Te Vas By Lecuona is a fun piece to perform. The music has a style that encourages a speaking flair and lets the performer enjoy themselves. Here I perform for my voice coach’s studio recital. Another excellent time I enjoyed!
Three Songs of War by Charles Ives is a testament to my current understanding of music. This set has so many moments and examples of musical setting, requiring understanding of complexities in rhythms and melody. Tom Sails Away, the final song in the trio, is a fantastic example of the complexities Ives can compose. With its ever-flowing story and mood, matched with motivic callbacks and lost-in-thought text, Ives expresses the neccesisty to undertsand and feel what music can bring..