Thursday, September 20, 2012
Let the season begin!
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
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 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
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