Music is my religion. Whether I’m listening or performing, my favorite pieces provoke strong emotions and/or provide enjoyment or relaxation. I’m sure most of you are the same with your favorites. Recorded or live, slow or fast, with others or alone: The right chords, rhythms, and (sometimes) words can transcend this crude matter called a […]
Review – The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is a dark, yet celebrated musical production that is performed world-wide—from famous theaters and opera houses to local high schools and community halls. Composer Andrew Lloyd Weber took the gothic story from Gaston Leroux’s book and gave it an emotional and oddly metered soundtrack, creating a critically acclaimed masterpiece. This […]
My Time in the Pits
In a professional Broadway style musical like Mamma Mia, Cats, or The Producers, the musicians are traditionally only heard and not seen, for they are playing in a properly located orchestra pit that is roomy and well-ventilated. The conductor can see the actors on the stage as well as the musicians below it, and can […]