I really appreciate that! Unfortunately, I’m not fluent in French by a longshot, so I definitely would need to be looking for an English language book. But I do wonder if there is a translation out there, so I will definitely look it up. Thank you for sharing!
Ok music nerds, I need your suggestions… I’m wanting to do some in depth reading on the life of Henri Duparc, and would looove to know if anyone here has suggestions beyond what’s online. Anyone got any good biography suggestions?
Very fair, and that would require its own work to manage too. But at least then the allergies wouldn’t be as bad?
Hahaha you’re TOO kind, and also, they really is something special about filtering in operatic sound through mucus… 🤧
Also, isn't she just kinda the coolest?? Like, she's got an air of ridiculous cool that seems to be around her, both online but also in person...
Like, if singers can't do their jobs well for a swath of time in the spring, maybe that turns into mostly orchestral/chamber concerts for a few weeks in each city while the worst of the allergens descend? I don't know, but I do know that SO many of us are more mucus than human right now!! OOF!
Given that someone decided years ago that it'd be great to plant mostly male (i.e. pollen producing) trees and now we're all stuck with horrendous spring allergies, I genuinely wonder if this is going to eventually negatively influence performance schedules at some point down the line.
A gorgeous day in Memphis to celebrate our last concert of the spring. Thank you Opera Memphis and @jbartonmezzo.bsky.social - see you in fall 2026 in (so far) @seattleopera.bsky.social @laopera.bsky.social Cincinnati Kansas City Huntsville Savannah
Come get you some beauty! It’s everywhere!
Thanks Andrew! I hope you’re well! 😊
✨“We are as amazing and as ordinary as every star in the sky.”✨
I am OVER THE MOON (damn near literally!!) that our recording of Jake Heggie’s Intelligence has won the 2026 Grammy for Best Opera Recording.
Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, and championed this project – and this mezzo!!! 💜💜💜
📸 Stacey Bode
Aaaaahhhhhh!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍
Google has managed to utterly delight today. 😍🤩🥰 @jbartonmezzo.bsky.social
So dapper!!
Ok I am 1 minute into Metastaseis, and *J’APPROVE* 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Oooo that one’s new to me… I’m gonna have to go look it up!
Oooooooooo well played 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Me? I’m thinking Penderecki’s “Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima”… it feels like it’d be effective, and also somewhat poetic given the horrific circumstances of both Hiroshima and also the US in 2026…
I just saw a video about protesters in MN who have located the hotel where ICE is staying and are making noise to keep them from being able to sleep. (Bravi!)
1. I reeeeeeally wish I could be there to join in the noise 😈
2. Q: what classical piece would y’all play at top volume to keep them awake?
Yeaaahhhh sorry… I’ve felt kinda social media reclusive for the last little while. 😕 I’m in my lurking era, currently…
I can’t wait for somebody down the line to develop a way for dry shampoo not to get all over my bathroom
Very that!
The airport bar next to my gate is playing early 2000’s pop, and my god what a throwback! (In related news, I miss Ke$ha)
Jamie Barton DESTROYS La Zia Principessa!
This is a role I WISH I could sing.
What a shame this is the only great mezzo role Puccini wrote.
youtu.be/9j9cmtrWXCI?...
Thank you so much!! I do love singing this icy princess 😁
My toddler niece suggested tonight that maybe she and her parents come over to my place for a spend the night party, and in related news, I’m pretty sure this is the best feeling and auntie could have! 🥹🥲
Hehehe.. apparently it’s Chris!
My Mom just told me that her chiropractor’s name is… wait for it…….. (and I’m not even kidding…….)…
Dr. McCrackin. 🤣
6. Edward is giving S-T-A-L-K-E-R and then he’s like “I can read minds”. 2025 Jamie would neeever… (but 2008 Jamie was iiiinto it 😬)
7. OMG HE DIDN’T EVEN WARN HER BEFORE HE TOOK OFF IN HILARIOUS FLIGHT 🤣
3. I’m absolutely at the age where Bella’s Dad looks like a snaaaack 🍎
4. The mid 2000’s lewk required a LOT of hair product
5. Daaaang Edward can swang that hatchback AROUND when Bella’s in trouble 🏎️💨💨💨
