Looking forward to Otello

Hello all,

I haven't communicated in awhile. Sorry about that. Busy summer filled with fun and singing. So since I've last communicated, I had the opportunity to sing for a fine group of people known as the Portland Bologna Sister City Association. Who knew that Portland had such a fine sister city. I showed up at a wonderful restaurant in the Pearl District called Piazza Italia. They closed the place to the public and this very warm, opera appreciating, loving, fun bunch of people took over the place. There was much fine wine and Italian exchanged that night. Mr. Angelo Carella was kind enough to invite me up to sing a few arias later in the evening along with dessert. I don't think I've ever had to sing in front of huge TV screens playing world cup soccer during my performances of Puccini arias. It was surreal and delightful all at once.

On November 20 & 22, I will be performing with the Portland Columbia Symphony. I will be singing two arias from Act IV of Verdi's Otello. "Brush up your Shakespeare" is the title of the series and the concerts will touch on the influence Shakespeare had on many musical creations. Other artists and composers will be featured as well. Please go to: www.ColumbiaSymphony.org to get more information about tickets, locations, and times. I would love to see you there.