Composer Lori Laitman says in her Huffington Post Interview:
“…The piece also offers unusual casting flexibility, as I have created three distinct vocal lines for Hester. The original lines had been tailored for Elizabeth Futral, but when coloratura Laura Claycomb stepped in for Elizabeth, I rewrote the lines again to take advantage of Laura’s extraordinary top range. Laura’s floating soft high notes create moments of breathtaking beauty, and add to the complexity of Hester’s portrait…”
Read the entire article here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-dormady-eisenberg/lori-laitman-talks-about_b_9737014.html
How sweet that you are coming!! We already have the program made, and I don't normally put arias on an art song recital
Laura, We are really looking forward to hearing you again at Southwestern U. We attended an SMU Music School concert qui
HI, Laura. Looking forward to seeing you at Southwestern. Grady Roe, Roger s uncle...the tall uncle By the way
Many thanks to you! Keep up the good work with supporting your daughter - every prospective singer needs parents like y