Well I have been in Europe for almost Four Weeks. (wow!) I can't believe that myself!
I have taken two and a half weeks of Intensive German Courses and am now ready for the audition season to begin. My Agents are wonderful and are working very hard to make this a profitable Audition tour. My next audition is in about two weeks (unless something comes up at the last minute).
Within these two weeks I will be recording a DVD for promotional purposes (Just a few arias and songs) and brushing up some arias.
I am so thankful for such wonderful people here in Germany who have been supporting me. Jamie Vande and Konrad Machill, you are both saints in my book! It has been so lovely being in Cologne and having a warm home to return to.
I now have a German and French Biography and CV and I am feeling very international!
I recently picked up some pictures from the Merola Season and I will make a post with some of my favorite very soon!
Tschüß!
Suzanne
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Wie spät ist es?
Guten abend!
Two days into my German intensive course and I am feeling great! The vocabulary is coming back slowly but surely! I am so thankful for having already taken two courses in it. Speaking french has also been a great asset in re-learning German because I realize that if the word isn't close in English, sometimes it is helpful to think of the French word. Obviously that is not always the case, but when it happens I get pretty excited.
Köln is a very beautiful city. I am so thankful for being here. I have been able to relax a little bit and get back into a routine (Something that often disappears when you are on the road). I went for a gorgeous run today in a massive park that even had a zoo in it. I was shocked when the goats crossed in front of me. Very cool.
The food here is so much healthier it seems. I know people assume Germany is just bratwurst und brot, but the food in general has less sodium and preservatives. Last night we had a bbq (grillabend) with steaks, corn and salad. The milk products are also quite extraordinary here as well. mmm.
Anyway, I have my first couple of auditions scheduled and am very much looking forward to it. It has been nice to have a couple of days off, but when you aren't performing you start to get the itch. I have a new photos from the Marmande Competition I will post here :)
Tchüß!!
Suzanne
Two days into my German intensive course and I am feeling great! The vocabulary is coming back slowly but surely! I am so thankful for having already taken two courses in it. Speaking french has also been a great asset in re-learning German because I realize that if the word isn't close in English, sometimes it is helpful to think of the French word. Obviously that is not always the case, but when it happens I get pretty excited.
Köln is a very beautiful city. I am so thankful for being here. I have been able to relax a little bit and get back into a routine (Something that often disappears when you are on the road). I went for a gorgeous run today in a massive park that even had a zoo in it. I was shocked when the goats crossed in front of me. Very cool.
The food here is so much healthier it seems. I know people assume Germany is just bratwurst und brot, but the food in general has less sodium and preservatives. Last night we had a bbq (grillabend) with steaks, corn and salad. The milk products are also quite extraordinary here as well. mmm.
Anyway, I have my first couple of auditions scheduled and am very much looking forward to it. It has been nice to have a couple of days off, but when you aren't performing you start to get the itch. I have a new photos from the Marmande Competition I will post here :)
Tchüß!!
Suzanne
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Bordeaux, Marmande, Paris, Koln in 24 hours?
Well I did the Semi-final round of the Marmande International Singing competition and had a blast. I sang Queen in the first round and then Doll in the Second. Both went very well and I am pleased.
I have met some wonderful people here- hopefully some life-long friends :) I am getting excited to head off to Köln tomorrow. I am so lucky that I have met some wonderful people to help me make this audition tour possible. You know who you are... THANK YOU!!
So, I went on a little trip to Bordeaux today... wow that city is gorgeous. I had a wonderful time checking out the sites and then came back to hear the finale of the competition. My favourite part was the cocktail after the finale. I got to chat with the jury and get their opinions. That is always a very interesting situation. :)
Ich gehe auf Deutschland am morgen!! (I know I need to work on my german)
Adieu France.
Suzanne
I have met some wonderful people here- hopefully some life-long friends :) I am getting excited to head off to Köln tomorrow. I am so lucky that I have met some wonderful people to help me make this audition tour possible. You know who you are... THANK YOU!!
So, I went on a little trip to Bordeaux today... wow that city is gorgeous. I had a wonderful time checking out the sites and then came back to hear the finale of the competition. My favourite part was the cocktail after the finale. I got to chat with the jury and get their opinions. That is always a very interesting situation. :)
Ich gehe auf Deutschland am morgen!! (I know I need to work on my german)
Adieu France.
Suzanne
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Vive la France!
Yesterday (August 29, 2012) I sang in the first round of the Marmande Competition in Marmande France! Take a wild guess as to what aria this was....
I am heading back into town to have some dinner and find out the results... fingers crossed...
Suzanne
Sunday, August 26, 2012
On s'en va en France!
Morning, Night? I don't know what time it is anymore!
Well its 4:30pm here in Toulouse and I plan on enjoying the rest of the day! I left montreal last night at 8:15, flew to Munich and then to Toulouse. The tour that I have been waiting for has begun!
Tomorrow I leave for Marmande. I haven't decided exactly when I will leave. That is the fun part about traveling... nothing HAS to be planned! (Unless there is singing involved!) I have three days to sort of relax back into singing and get my body acquainted with the time zone. My remedy for that? Coffee! Must...stay... awake!
Alright off to visit the sites.
Here's to a fall full of auditions!
Suzanne
Well its 4:30pm here in Toulouse and I plan on enjoying the rest of the day! I left montreal last night at 8:15, flew to Munich and then to Toulouse. The tour that I have been waiting for has begun!
Tomorrow I leave for Marmande. I haven't decided exactly when I will leave. That is the fun part about traveling... nothing HAS to be planned! (Unless there is singing involved!) I have three days to sort of relax back into singing and get my body acquainted with the time zone. My remedy for that? Coffee! Must...stay... awake!
Alright off to visit the sites.
Here's to a fall full of auditions!
Suzanne
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
What does one do AFTER Merola?
Well...
The question is endless and it varies from exciting to scary! (In my own case at least)....
I am packing up, and shipping out of Montreal, out of Canada, out of North America for a little European tour. I will be doing competitions, auditions and language training. What better to do all of this than by indulging the language and culture of Opera.
I start my journey by flying into Toulouse. Ah mes amis!!! J'ai hâte de visiter en France parce que ce fois je suis bilingue! I stay in France for a while and then head to Germany where I will work on my German and get ready for audition season to start. Down. Set. HUT!
I want to wish all of my fellow Merolini's luck in the tortuous wait to find out about Adler Fellowships... what a stressful thing to think about- Its better just to not! It is not something predictable. Having been through it once, I promise you.
Back to the three P's" Packing, Planning and Prepping!
Signing out,
Suz
The question is endless and it varies from exciting to scary! (In my own case at least)....
I am packing up, and shipping out of Montreal, out of Canada, out of North America for a little European tour. I will be doing competitions, auditions and language training. What better to do all of this than by indulging the language and culture of Opera.
I start my journey by flying into Toulouse. Ah mes amis!!! J'ai hâte de visiter en France parce que ce fois je suis bilingue! I stay in France for a while and then head to Germany where I will work on my German and get ready for audition season to start. Down. Set. HUT!
I want to wish all of my fellow Merolini's luck in the tortuous wait to find out about Adler Fellowships... what a stressful thing to think about- Its better just to not! It is not something predictable. Having been through it once, I promise you.
Back to the three P's" Packing, Planning and Prepping!
Signing out,
Suz
Friday, August 10, 2012
Grande finale countdown!
Morning!
The last big event of The Merola season of 2012 is now only 8 days away! I can't believe it! I feel like this summer always leads up to this point, but when we arrived here (June 1st) It seemed off in the far distance.
This also means that I leave for Europe in... 2 weeks... oh my gosh!!
Anyway, one thing at a time!... Today is audition day for the Schwabacher Debut Rectial series.. :)
As for grande finale... I am so excited to sing the Arabella duet with Aviva Fortunata and then I am also in a Semele scene as well as a Alceste scene and the finale. We are going to be very busy and that is very fun because any chance to stand on that War Memorial Opera stage I will do it!
Count down is on! I love it!
Suzanne
The last big event of The Merola season of 2012 is now only 8 days away! I can't believe it! I feel like this summer always leads up to this point, but when we arrived here (June 1st) It seemed off in the far distance.
This also means that I leave for Europe in... 2 weeks... oh my gosh!!
Anyway, one thing at a time!... Today is audition day for the Schwabacher Debut Rectial series.. :)
As for grande finale... I am so excited to sing the Arabella duet with Aviva Fortunata and then I am also in a Semele scene as well as a Alceste scene and the finale. We are going to be very busy and that is very fun because any chance to stand on that War Memorial Opera stage I will do it!
Count down is on! I love it!
Suzanne
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