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Where I Live:
Albuquerque, where else?
About Me:
So much to say, so little space. Writer, lecturer, author, grant writer, colorist, animal lover, mother, nana, rampaging progressive. And I still enjoy Christmas.
Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:
The creativity, the arts, the diversity!
Relationship Status:
Single
What I'm Reading:
Currently, "The Language of Miracles" by Amelia Kinkade and rereading "Popay: Leader of the First American Revolution" edited by Joe Sando and Herman Agoyo. These authors are brilliant.
What I'm Listening To:
"La Corte de Faraon," a zarzuela written in 1910 by Vicente lleo, to be staged in spring 08. I'll be in the chorus. zarzuela.net describes it as "a blend of biblical pastiche, luscious vaudeville and Art Deco Egyptian chic."

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Zarzuela - PHOTOS OF THE SHOW

Sunday, April 13 - We had a blast! It was the best zarzuela production ever, everyone agreed. Here are some shots taken backstage or onstage or in dressing rooms...

From left, Carla Lopez Speziale as Lota and Virginia Herrera as La Reina (the Queen) in a tense moment between… Continue

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 10:21pm —

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Zarzuela - MORE PHOTOS

Monday, April 7.

From left, Susan Chavez, Beatriz Villegas, Pablo Zinger, Laurel McCloskey and Cindy McCormick during a rehearsal break.

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Posted on April 8, 2008 at 12:01am —

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Zarzuela - PHOTOS

Monday, April 7. Opening night is in 4 days! Here are some shots from tonight's rehearsal onstage at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.

Soprano Carla Lopez Speziale in white veil waiting for a scene to resume.

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Posted on April 7, 2008 at 11:50pm —

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Zarzuela - Opening Night is THIS FRIDAY!

Sunday, April 6. MEA CULPA! No word from me since March 1!! SO sorry. My plan was to write once a week and guess what! Life happens. So does that other stuff. Mostly it’s just busy busy busy. The zarzuela production is going extraordinarily well. How do I know? Maestro Pablo Zinger is back in town and today during the rehearsal with the 44-piece orchestra and the entire 30+ cast just doing music, Pablo couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. THAT is how we know he likes it. And the fact that he t… Continue

Posted on April 6, 2008 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

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Zarzuela - The Heart of the Plot, or "Parts is Parts"

Saturday, March 1. What is the story of this Egyptian zarzuela? Music director Pablo Zinger writers: “It is a parody on the story of Joseph (“the chaste”) from the Bible, and Verdi’s Egyptian opera Aida. This delightfully kitschy, tastefully risqué satire is set in an early 20th century version of ancient Egypt. Joseph (José) is sold as a slave to the general Potiphar (Putifar); several women attempt to seduce him with no success, but with hilarious consequences. Potiphar’s young bride,… Continue

Posted on March 1, 2008 at 9:30am —

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At 3:22pm on January 15, 2008, Spring Griffin said…
I've fallen more than a little bit behind in welcoming folks to the Art in ABQ group so...welcome! Let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions for the group and thanks for joining us!
At 7:49am on January 8, 2008, mezzokc said…
Hey Mary,
Actually Tosca is a flawed opera...no mezzo roles. I'll be stage directing. This is for Opera birmingham. I directed La Boheme for them last year and they liked it so much they invited me back! It's a wonderful company that hires top rate singers (my Marcello last year was one of the Marcellos in Santa Fe as well) and the theatre is incredible. (You certainly could come.I had quite a "clack" there last year.) Glad to see you're singing!
Happy New Year!
This is all new to me, but I'm working on embracing technology.
K
At 12:15pm on January 5, 2008, Laura said…
welcome to Abq Progressives, Mary! thanks for joining!
At 1:05pm on January 2, 2008, Kelly said…
Hey Mary, give me a call about your comment to me. 265-0334. I'm interested.
At 7:11am on January 2, 2008, Peter Hussein Moulson said…
You bet I'll keep in touch--I'm just working this out myself! Must dash off to a hectic week. peter
At 1:13pm on January 1, 2008, juana Bowana said…
HAPPY NEW YEAR. What's 2008 got in store for us?
"keep thinking we should get together for lunch"......as
we've been saying for YEARS! you look wonderful! XXOO
At 1:03pm on December 31, 2007, Peter Hussein Moulson said…
Hey there Mary! Good to see your smiling face on the Fix. Happy New Year!p/.
 
 

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