Gerghiev Festival in ROTTERDAM with NEZET-SEGUIN

Rotterdam went exceedingly well, especially considering the short rehearsal period we had for such a difficult piece (Beethoven Missa Solemnis). I was dubious at first if the part was good for me, but I trusted the conductor, so I had accepted the engagement. And I absolutely loved it in the end. What a great piece! The conductor was the incredibly talented Yannick Nezet-Seguin. I had sung a belcanto program with him almost 8 years ago (when he was about 4, I think! Ha ha! ) and enjoyed him immensely then. So I was very excited to sing with him again, now that he's "grown up" and other people have noticed his talent, as well! I told y'all so!!! Nobody listens to me... Anyhow, there's rumor that our concert might become a CD, so let's cross our fingers. It'd be nice to have a good memento of that evening. And I hope this is the beginning of more collaboration with Yannick. Great guy! And great orchestra! Other soloists were Cora Burggraaf, mezzo- soprano, Werner Güra, tenor (very good!) and Christopher Maltman, baritone - I'd sung a few concerts with him before, and he's a lovely guy. Raving about his new Mac...