Here, there, everywhere...

One of my crack self-reporters has checked in from central Europe!

Baritone Daniel Mobbs was last seen in Baltimore singing in Romeo et Juliette with tenor Stephen Costello. I had a wonderful dinner with them but didn’t know half of Dan’s summer schedule. Wish him luck - he’s opening tonight in Poland. But he can tell you better in his own words…

“After quite a crazy few weeks in April with Romeo and Juliette closing and a rush learning of Bianca e Falliero for Washington Concert Opera and I must say what a joy it was to sing with WCO. The maestro Antony Walker is a true joy to sing with. He's a former singer and really understands what we need and what we do. He is quite the talent and I highly recommend him and his group to everyone. He loves opera and it shows in the concerts.

Now, I am in Warsaw Poland, singing my first William Tell. A role I have dreamed of singing…forever. Singing it with my favorite conductor and most loyal impressario, Will Crutchfield. I'm thrilled to have this great opportunity. Warsaw is an interesting place, half old school leftovers, and half trendy hip European youngsters. Richard Troxell was here this spring for Les contes d’Hoffman, and of course was loved by all. Go AVA Alumni!!

Next I am home for a concert with L'Opera Francaise de NY called "The Mephisto Project" and then back to my summer home, Caramoor, for Don Basilio in Il barbiere di Saviglia. My first with this role, after over 100 performances of Figaro. Nice to try out a new role, and have fun, taking the pressure off by not singing Figaro, again with dear Will Crutchfield.

I hope people who are NY can come see these things. Check my web site for dates and links to get tickets.”

I couldn’t have said it better myself!