Tag: opera
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Two (similar) recitals, one new arrangement
Details Saturday, July 15 Steve’s Wine Bar- Denton, TXft. Steven Harlos, piano Robert Hokamp, guitarJessica Schury, fluteand The Pan-Tones Sunday, August 6 Orvis Auditiorium (UH Manoa)- Honolulu, HIft. Eric Schank, pianoLeslie Goldman, sopranoRobert Hokamp, guitarJulia Richter, flute Program The music was inspired by my first professional orchestral experiences, and falling in love with opera this…
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Opera obsession
I’m really into learning operas right now. I learned a few operas for my experiences playing with The Dallas Opera, and now I’m obsessed with the music, the singing, the drama, the costumes, and production. Opera is so influential to orchestral music- but also sort of a world of its own. I’m planning a summer…
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Tosca medley + Steve’s show
Thank you so much to everyone who came to the show and tuned into the livestream! ❤️ It was a pleasure to play for such an appreciative crowd. We even got a standing ovation… in a bar! Next up, a couple of recording sessions of the new arrangements we made for this show. And an…
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2/22/23 The Pan-Tones at Steve’s Wine Bar
Tickets are available online, or at the door. The show will also be live-streamed from Steve’s Facebook page. The show will feature regular members Robert Hokamp, Natasha Costello, Jessica Schury, and Connor Kent (and myself), along with special guests Jesse Coulter and Thane Isaac. We will debuting lots of new arrangements, including music from Brazil,…
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Gratitude
On the way to my first opera rehearsal of the year (subbing on Das Rheingold) I had an epiphany. Somehow, leading up to the rehearsal, I got it in my head that I needed to prove myself worthy of being there. While I was driving and watching the sunset, feeling a bit queasy and nervous,…
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[rep duet] Vivaldi Piccolo Concerto
I got a very enthusiastic review of my arrangements from one of my mentors 🙂 “These arrangements are absolutely phenomenal! Flutists of every level, from intermediate to professional, will enjoy these flute duo versions of this standard repertoire. I use it in my teaching at USC on a regular basis and also enjoy reading the…