Archive for the 'Music' Category


Conspirare Post Script, and Craig-isms, Part 2

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

I’ve just enjoyed a wonderful week of singing in Austin with Conspirare.  It was a wonderful evening of mostly German music, including the monolith Deutsche Motette by Richard Strauss.  You can see a couple of the reviews here.
There are so many things I love about singing with Conspirare, and one of the my favorites is [...]

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“Every Man Heart Lay Down” returns

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Every Man Heart Lay Down opens tomorrow night for the first of two performances.  This is the third annual production of this musical, with new cast members and new revisions to the script.
Every Man Heart Lay Down is a Christmas musical set in Africa, based on a children’s book by Lorenz Graham.  This production [...]

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Swell Season

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

I got to Swell Season and The Frames live last night.  I loved it!  So charming and fun!  (Is case you don’t realize, these are the two stars of the movie “Once.”)  Their music is joyful and diverse.  They invited us to sing along at lots of different points in the evening.  They even invited [...]

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Hope Stone

Monday, October 19th, 2009

I am honored to be singing in performances with the Hope Stone, Inc. this weekend (October 23 and 24, 8pm, Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center).  Hope Stone is a totally unique and vibrant dance company.  This show promises to be beautiful and exciting.  The company is also giving back a great deal to the [...]

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“Nanita” Video Clip

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Here’s a short video clip from a performance of “How Nanita Learned To Make Flan.”  The video is posted on Facebook.

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Massage and Music Lessons from the Buchanans

Monday, August 31st, 2009

MASSAGE by Abby Buchanan
Enjoy a relaxing, invigorating massage from Abby Buchanan.  With experience in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, and Pre-Natal massage, your aches and pains are in good hands with Abby.
WHERE: The Montrose-area home of the Buchanan’s
WHEN: Abby has a variety of day and evening times available to fit around your schedule
COST: $75 for a [...]

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New “Messiah” Work

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Here’s some video from rehearsal of the Sven-David Sandstrom “Messiah” that we will perform tomorrow night.

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Bach Festival Opens

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

I’m enjoying my time so far here in Eugene for the Oregon Bach Festival.  We just do our two performances of Haydn’s “The Creation” this week.  This was my first time to perform this work, and I have to say - it’s probably not my favorite piece of music.  The opening of the oratorio is [...]

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On The Top Of the Pile, So To Speak

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Here’s what’s going on:
1. Singing tonight in “A Celebration of the Blues,” a collaboration of Houston Grand Opera, The Blues Society of Houston, and SugarHill Studios.  I’ve really enjoyed the music and I think it will be a great event.  It’s at 8pm at Grooves.  More info on my performances page or the Facebook event.
2. [...]

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Handel Video

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Just a preview of what you can hear if you attend the Bach Vespers concert this evening at 6pm.  More info here.

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