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.

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

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

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:

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.

YOU BET!

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!

WORPSWEDE is cute, restful and was well worth the day trip. Plenty of eating out and walking about!

At the BOCHUM Tierpark – me with the “kitty”!

And MORE family in Germany – you bet! Taking cousin Andrew out on the town in GIFHORN!

FINALLY! See “Reviews” to hear an excerpt!