It’s been a fraught few days in the world of opera. In the critical press, the sinister shadow of body-fascism looms large once more. Feelings have been needlessly hurt, and erudite, impassioned responses have been made. Valiantly deciding to avoid the issue head-on, and in the earnest hope of giving my many aggrieved colleagues a … More Giovannian Rhapsody
I’ve just had my costume fitting for Don Giovanni here at Vlaamse Opera, and it’s good news – I’ve lost weight. I’m thinner than they were expecting me to be, and that’s always good for the ego. Yay for me! Problem is, they must have been working from some seriously outdated measurements. I know for … More Barichunks – a matter of some weight
In Norse mythology, Odin sends two ravens called Huginn (Thought) and Muninn (Memory) out into the world to acquire information and knowledge for him. Handy that. I could really use them right about now. Instead, I have to stick iTunes on repeat and brew yet another vat of coffee. Such is the difference between Wotan … More Huginns on Muninn
