by George Lyons | Jan 3, 2025 | Backstage
I am not a “pop” singer but like all opera singers, I occasionally indulge myself by performing a “pop” song and the piece I usually turn to is a song called “Grateful” by John Bucchino. It is a song that so deeply and accurately expresses the gratitude that I feel...
by George Lyons | Nov 20, 2024 | Backstage
It is that time of year again. The holiday season begins in earnest and those of us who are in the U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving – a time where we remember the founding of our country. It is also the time where we start thinking about Christmas shopping and...
by George Lyons | Nov 8, 2024 | Backstage
Bringing a new opera company to life is hard work. But I’ve never been afraid of working hard and I am dedicated to my art – and I am not alone. That’s the other unique thing about opera – you cannot do it in a vaccum. Opera by its very...