Posts Tagged ‘Peabody’
Topsy-Turvy Summer Fun at Young Vic
It’s probably no surprise to our listeners that all of WBJC’s announcers have off-air performing experience as singers, actors, or instrumentalists.With that in mind, I’m delighted to announce that our evening host, John T.K. Scherch, will be singing the title role in The Mikado at Young Victorian Theatre Company this summer. Earlier this week, I […]
Mezzo-to-mezzo with Denyce Graves
Leonard Bernstein’s Candide is onstage at the Kennedy Center through May 26th. Recently, I had the immense honor – and pleasure! – of meeting and interviewing internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, who is playing The Old Woman in this production. She’s as lovely as her voice, both personally and physically, and we had a great […]
Who are those Well Dressed Gents, & are They Looking for a Doctor in the House?
Jonathan Palevsky and Reed Hessler were narrators for Medical Musical Group’s Flag Day/Father’s Day Concert last Sunday afternoon at the Peabody. The musicians and singers are volunteer health care professionals such as physicians, nurses and dentists. Under the direction of Dr. Victor Wahby, the orchestra and chorus were also joined by distinguished hosts Eleanor Clift […]
Lakme: An Operatic Family Reunion
Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing my niece, Laura Whittenberger, sing the title role in Leo Delibes’ Lakme at Peabody Opera Theatre. The performance brought back many memories of Baltimore Opera’s 2002 production of the same piece – my first show as a member of that company’s chorus. Laura and her mother, Ellie, were […]
