Kelly Cae Hogan (as Norma) impressed from the first with technical sovereignty that was admirable to the end.

— Weser Kurier

The ‘General’ Category

Beautiful ZOO weather

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

It was some of the sunniest February weather you could want, so we headed to the zoo here in Schwerin. Just super!


Weekend visit

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Girl friend Jane Dutton shows up in Kassel for a quick visit – we grab some quality time the day after my Lady M von Mzensk performance. Snowy but FUN!


Preparing for the Tannhäuser opening

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

In costume in the dressing room.

Arturo, Paul and Stephie “rehearsing” on the stage.
In the house with Maestro Foremny.

Rehearsal fun with Andreas, Marcus, Musa, and Frank – falling on his sword for me!


Amazing Schwerin

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Some amazing winter light here in Schwerin – December – at around 4:30pm.

Plus- Afternoon sunlight and Christmas eve nightlights!


Thanksgiving in Schwerin

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

Visiting Schwerin to sing Senta, and celebrating Thanksgiving at the Niederländischer Hotel.


Kassel, Germany – visiting Hercules!

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

You can hike up a “hill” (I say MOUNTAIN) and see a big green statue of Hercules and eat a terrific lunch! We enjoyed the view of Kassel and some beautiful November weather!


NFL football!

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

We found a great American-style diner called Chevy’s that served wings, burgers, and beers – and showed the NFL on the big screen! HURRAY!


the “new” WTC

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Progress – From the balcony:
July 7
August 5
August 30


Summer fun

Friday, August 12th, 2011


Warm-day amusement inside the air-conditioned game parlor.

And girl’s night out in Chicago!


More MET Walküre

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Of the Walküre bunch, I’m center back – not Debbie, of course – who’s on her “horse” – but on the deck.
Me with Siegmund, Jonas Kaufmann Sultry, smokey makeup by amazing Jimmy Cortes!

And a candid backstage look at me and Mary Phillips right before the LIVE interview with Placido Domingo :)