http://blog.sefos.org Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 01 Sep 2007 23:43:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few words from Artistic Director Adriana Zabala on our upcoming program at Emory University, entitled, "The Great Escape": Texas Cold’ em During the January ice storm in Texas, while working for the Austin Lyric Opera, I spent three days stuck in my hotel room as the ice relentlessly pelted the state ... http://blog.sefos.org/2007/09/01/the-great-escape/ The essential building blocks for any constructive plan are universal: Who? What? When? Where? Why? and How? I first remember hearing this list of questions from a grade school teacher who told me that I should answer all of these queries and put pen to paper in order to ... http://blog.sefos.org/2007/04/03/question-and-answer/ The primary emotional themes of mankind are truly timeless. The struggles and relationships that move us as people are unchanged over the centuries – Love, Life, Art, Death, Religion, Nature, War, Peace, etc. By selecting a seasonal theme in Maine each summer, we are able to delve into ... http://blog.sefos.org/2007/03/15/art-imitates-art/ As Spring approaches, last-minute plans for our annual summer collaboration in Bar Harbor are rapidly taking shape. A last-minute program change has necessitated a strong look at the arc of the vocal program in Maine. Last season, we were pleased to present two vocal recitals which were thematically ... http://blog.sefos.org/2007/03/05/pieces-of-the-puzzle/ The team that steers the Southeastern Festival of Song is comprised almost exclusively of working opera singers. Most have a unique tie to the southeast, and a burning desire to contribute to the festival's future success. Each member balances their work while also looking after their individual careers ... http://blog.sefos.org/2007/02/26/crunch-time/