Hello again, I just finished week 2 at Placido Domingo's, Washington National Opera Institute for young singers. Things have really been busy this week. We started off this week with a wonderful masterclass with Elysabeth Muscat from Peabody Conservatory, She had some tips on breathing techniques and what the audition processes will be like for college. Tuesday, we had a workshop on Resume Writing, learning all of the pro's and con's of resumes. Thursday, We had another workshop with Washington National Opera, Education Director, Bruce Taylor on further developing your character. For that workshop we had to pick a character from an opera and answer a series of questions such as "What is important to your character, or what does your character need, or what is a significant event in your character's past?, What motivates your character to sing the aria? Why?, and What can you show the audience what your character is thinking or one of his/her personality characteristics?". The workshop with Bruce Taylor was amazing and I definitely benefited his workshop! We had our Italian Art Song Recital Friday (July 2nd), which was another rewarding experience. Washington National Opera Institute had 30 fabulous performers "wow" the audience!
Last week June 24th, I had a chance to meet and speak with First Lady of The United States, Michelle Obama and First Lady Of Russia, Svetlana Medvedeva. Michelle Obama requested for a performance at the Duke Ellington School of The Arts.
The opera workshop class presented, Act 1, Scene 1 and 2 of George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess". There were other performances from the Dance Department, Instrumental and Vocal Music Department. She is such an amazing person and so kind! I really hope to meet her again!
Next week at the Opera Institute there will be many exciting things! We have two very important recitals coming up! But you will hear about that next week!
Enjoy & Best Wishes!
-Lamar
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