Bravos!
Lister tenor/conductor Allan Laino (left) is off to DC this week, leaving LA to work on a doctorate in choral conducting at University of Maryland, studying under Ed Maclary. Allan has been singing at St. Mark's Glendale and with various groups around town. --You'll be missed, but we wish you all the best!* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
LA Opera's coach and assistant conductor
Paul Floyd has long been one of the most respected coaches in SoCal and beyond. Just returned from two weeks in Russia with the Domingo-Thornton Young Artists and world-renowned soprano
Galina Vishnevskaya, Paul is now off to Waimea as part of the faculty at the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival. (Color us jealous...) When he returns, we'll have more to tell, as exciting new opportunities to work with Paul may be forthcoming... keep an eye out for details!
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iCadenza, our respected sisters in musician support, have entered into a promising partnership with the
15th iPalpiti Festival, "working together for peace and understanding through classical music". Congrats to both orgs --
get full details here.
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Our own
Sheryl Kramer-Grabe is also an accomplished actress in addition to being a valuable singer, and her new film,
Roxie, is currently raising funds to finish post-production. Want to get involved? Learn more by checking out the
trailer, and be sure to
Like the film on Facebook. We'll keep you posted as film festivals are scheduled!
This is a new feature, to be offered regularly, so we can cheer for our colleagues' triumphs ...so be sure to send us your triumphs, too!.
