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Telling the story of Handel's Messiah

Telling the story of Handel's Messiah

Posted by Cindy Battisti on 10 25 2015

Handel’s Messiah is a beloved retelling of the story of Christ. While composed around Easter, performances have become, over time, a popular Christmas holiday tradition. We are overwhelmed with a lot … read more
The Nutcracker Bracelet

The Nutcracker Bracelet

Posted by Cindy Battisti on 10 24 2015

Attending The Nutcracker Ballet is a huge Christmas tradition for many families. My dad and I always went together when I was young and then Andrew and I made it a tradition for ourselves when we got … read more
National Opera Week 2015

National Opera Week 2015

Posted by Cindy Battisti on 10 21 2015

How do you handle your love of Opera?1. You love it so much that you can't stop talking about it.2. You keep your passion secret because it is so strong it affects you like a drug or a cult. You don … read more
What can we learn from Il Trovatore by Verdi ?

What can we learn from Il Trovatore by Verdi ?

Posted by Cindy Battisti on 09 28 2015

Lessons from Il Trovatore (in opera-chronological order) 1. Before committing infanticide or executions, sit down, take a stress pill and really think things over. Count to 10. Breathe.2. When meetin … read more