Oh What a Night! Part One—Before (June 9, 2025)

From left to right: The main staircase at Columbus Citizens Foundation; getting ready to rehearse my solo pieces for the concert; working with Bass Philip Phillips; the drawing room being prepared for a cocktail reception.

Last Friday was the concert, and I am pleased to say it went very well!  I arrived for the rehearsal around three o’clock, and I worked first with the soprano, Celeste Siciliano.  She was very kind to me, and I learned a lot about how to watch a singer in performance. 

Next I rehearsed with the bass, Philip Phillips, who was very kind and very patient. We discussed some of the things we had talked about at the rehearsal yesterday, and everything went very well.

After working with the singers I continued working on the solo pieces I was presenting, and then went to dress, as I watch the staff prepare and decor.

My thanks go out to all of you who sent me your comments about what I should wear.  Come back tomorrow and I’ll show you what I chose!