On Tuesday, January 24th, I did an interview with Downtown Houston Magazine. The article will be in the Spring 2012 edition. We spoke about my performance in Ars Lyrica’s “La Resurrezione” as well as my upcoming March 9th performance as “Cleofas” in Handel’s “Resurrection.” I will be performing with Matthew Dirst and Ars Lyrica!! I cannot wait!!
If you are in Houston in March, I would love for you to join me on the 9th, at 7:30, at the Hobby Center.
I wanted to take a moment and let everyone know of some of the upcoming concerts and performances I have coming up. Hope you can attend one, some, or all of them.
February 3rd, Portraits in song, at the Metropolitan Museum singing with Tenet
February 10th, Rosenmuller solo cantatas , at St Ignatius of Antioch, NYC singing with Artek
February 11th, Vespers by Rosenmuller, at St Inatius of Antioch, NYC singing with Artek
February 24th, Theodora at The University of North Texas with Graeme Jenkins
February 25th, Theodora at the Dallas Opera once again with Graeme Jenkins
February 26th, Recital in Worcester, Massachusetts with Chris Shepard
March 2nd/3rd, Tenebrae in Austin, TX performing with Ensemble VIII
March 9th/10th, La Resurrezione in both Houston and Austin with Ars Lyrica
March 22nd, Carmina Burana at the Avery Fisher Hall, NYC signing with the National Chorale
March 24th, Handel Arias in San Miguel da Allende, Mexico with Albert Ledoux
March 30th, St. John Passion at St Thomas Church 5th Avenue with John Scott
March 31st, St John Passion in Houston and Austin with the Bach Society, Houston
April 3rd and 6th, St John Passion in Houston and Austin with the Bach Society, Houston
Well, the lovely Anna Bland has done it again!! Here is the forth and final dragon picture Anna has painted for me. Not sure which of the four is my favorite – I love them all!!
Well, the extremely talented, Denis Carre did it again. Look at this gorgeous picture he painted for me. This is now the second fish picture of his that I have the privilege of owning. Check it out -
I absolutely love this time of the year and the wonderful music we get to perform. Recently, I had the opportunity to sing, Handel’s “Messiah” at Trinity Church with the Trinity Choir and Baroque Orchestra. This piece was conducted by Julian Wachner and reviewed by Heidi Waleson of the “Wall Street Journal“. Ms. Waleson had the following to say:
“Take the alto aria “He was despised.” It can run 10 minutes or more, and feel endless its many repeats. But with subtle details, countertenor Ryland Angel and the Trinity violins, led by concertmaster Robert Mealy (who was key to the spirit of this performance), turned it into a nuanced picture of the Passion of Christ.”
And, “Part I began with a swinging overture and maintained sprightly tempi and bright colors throughout, befitting the optimism of its subject: the annunciation of the birth of Christ. “Oh thou that tellest” was a speedy, joyful exultation as Mr. Angel, the chorus, and the fierce violins threw themselves into its dancelike rhythms.”
You can read the article in its entirety, here.
I was in Austin in November, performing in a concert presented by KFMA. The following is a snippet of what was published on KFMA’s website. Also, if you would like to hear the concert, please check out their website, here.
“KMFA broadcast a special presentation of “An Angel-ic Concert” with La Follia Austin Baroque and internationally celebrated countertenor Ryland Angel! … Immerse yourself in the rich voice of one of the finest countertenors working today, as he presents sumptuous Marian hymns from Italy and the Austrian Court, backed by the musicians of La Follia, directed by Keith Womer.”
George Frederick Handel’s masterwork, The Messiah, has been a part of the holiday season for as long as any of us can remember. I had the honor of performing this great work, under the direction of Christopher Shepard, at the gorgeous Worcester’s Mechanics Hall. As an added bonus we were joined by 100+ voices of The Worcester Chorus, accompanied by a full orchestra. What an amazing opportunity. Here is what the Worchester Telegram and Gazette had to say about the concert.
“In another turn to original intention, Shepard decided to use (as was the custom in Handel’s time) a male counter-tenor for some of the “high parts” usually assigned in later performances to a lower-range female. Soloist Ryland Angel brought a bit more than the purity of tone associated with counter-tenors; he embraced a certain operatic flare to his excellent delivery.”
To read the entire article, click here.
I am thrilled to post this painting, my birthday present, by the great designer, artist and painter, Denis Carre. Denis and his wife Claire are wonderful friends of mine living in Paris with their two sons, Max and Charles. Charles may be coming to NYU – I would love to show him the “Big Apple”!!
Here is the painting, a cutthroat trout. I LOVE it!!
Last Sunday, I performed Buxtehude’s ” Jesu Meine Freud und Lust” with Rick Errickson and the Holy Trinity Bach Players to celebrate our new CD “freud und lust“. The official release date is December 12th 2011! Make sure you pick up a copy!
Have an opportunity to do a concert today to celebrate Saint Cecilia’s Day (also my birthday) at Trinity Church.
TENET joins forces with Trinity Wall Street for a celebration surrounding the patron saint of musicians. An all-star cast will be performing the music of Henry Purcell, one of England’s most celebrated and beloved composers. TENET will offer three ODES along with instrumental works, and arias for voice and trumpet.
Would love to have you join us at 7:00pm at Trinity Church!!
To read more, click here.
