Kelly Cae Hogan is a first-class Norma drawing a portrait full of emotion, authority, lust for revenge, and surrender.

— Nordwest-Zeitung

A couple of Walküre parties!

May 1st, 2011 by Kelly Cae Hogan

Opening night…with Margaret Jane Wray who sang Sieglinde in acts 2 and 3 to help out an ailing colleague!

François, the fabulous costume designer at the party…
and the costume that François built.

Kelly with our new “baby Schwester,” Lindsay.

Debbie’s party for the Walküre girls!

Kelly with Debbie


Self portraits – first with Mary and Mary Ann, then the sisters decide to stop hiding behind their serious spectacles – with Marjorie and Mary.

And Debbie with a “mystery Schwester”!


New MET Walküre

April 26th, 2011 by Kelly Cae Hogan

“… the Valkyries, starting with Kelly Cae Hogan’s Gerhilde, were very well sung.” The Washington Post (Anne Midgette)

New York Times photos of the new Met Walküre

In partial costume – ready to rehearse!

Monsieur LePage is in the House.

Our wonderful crew prepping the stage and “the machine” for rehearsal.

And a bit of nostalgia: bowing with Mary Phillips and Wendy Bryn Harmer in front of the gold curtain after the “old” Otto Schenk production.


German Ambassador’s Residence

February 17th, 2011 by Kelly Cae Hogan

Enjoying the cocktail party given by the German Ambassador, Klaus Scharioth after the “Wagnerians” sang a recital for about 100 guests at his residence here in DC. My Walküre colleagues are Todd Robinson, Melissa Citro, and Erik Nelson Werner.


Virginia Opera for Brünnhilde

January 11th, 2011 by Kelly Cae Hogan

Fun costume…
and the opening night party with Wotan, James Johnson.


Christmas in New York

January 2nd, 2011 by Kelly Cae Hogan

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR


Who found this photo?

December 21st, 2010 by Kelly Cae Hogan


Winter arrives in Bremen

November 30th, 2010 by Kelly Cae Hogan

Indulge me: This is the change of season as winter surprises Bremen in November.

Let’s start at home – the lime tree indoors, and the spider webs on the balcony!

Then a walk through the neighborhood:





Conductor’s Academy with Sir Roger Norrington

November 18th, 2010 by Kelly Cae Hogan

Had the privilege of assisting the training of new young conductors, helping them learn how to work with opera singers! Academy was hosted by Maestro Steven Sloane and the Bochum Symphony Orchestra. Guest conductor and lecturer, Sir Roger Norrington.


Oktoberfest?

October 27th, 2010 by Kelly Cae Hogan

YOU BET!


Free time – Schwerin!

October 27th, 2010 by Kelly Cae Hogan

What a great time in SCHWERIN with relatives from Bruchsal! Plus another performance of Senta (at which they cheered me on!) – thanks Krüger “cousins”!

And here’s the beautiful fall view from our hotel!