June 2023

Vanessa covers the Nellie (full lyrics soprano) in the world premiere of Fizz & Ginger presented by The Curiosity Cabinet Ensemble.

Maria Callas is teaching a master class in front of an audience: us. She’s glamorous, commanding, larger than life—and drop-dead funny. Callas’ “victims” include a ridiculous, overly perky soprano, a tenor, who moves Callas to tears and finally another soprano— a young singer who has talent, which is not always enough. Callas brings the class to a close by reminding us of the sacrifices that must be made for the sake of great art.