Music & Theatre
Posts about music and theatre topics and performances
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My Fair Lady: Part 8
Today’s #WeeklyWednesday returns us to my #NYU Master’s recital ?? for part eight of my character study of Eliza Doolittle from Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady”! This video includes excerpts from Act II, scene iii: Eliza returns to Covent Garden, but it no longer belongs; she bares her soul in a reprise of “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.” If you’ve already watched my full recital performance, I hope you enjoy revisiting it (this time, edited with two camera angles and improved audio); and if you haven’t yet seen it – thanks for watching! If you missed the beginning, check out: Stay tuned for the rest of “My Fair Lady” in the coming weeks –…
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My Fair Lady: Part 7
Today’s #WeeklyWednesday returns us to my #NYU Master’s recital ?? for part seven of my character study of Eliza Doolittle from Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady”! This video also features Gabriel Song and includes portions from Act II, Scene ii: Freddy declares his love for Eliza’s, but she responds “Show Me”! We had to shorten the full version of “Show Me” for my recital, but if you’d like to see my full version, you can watch it here! If you’ve already watched my full recital performance, I hope you enjoy revisiting it (this time, edited with two camera angles and improved audio); and if you haven’t yet seen it – thanks for…
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My Fair Lady: Part 6
Today’s #WeeklyWednesday returns us to my #NYU Master’s recital ?? for part six of my character study of Eliza Doolittle from Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady”! This video includes portions from Act I, scene xi, and Act II, scene i: following Eliza’s triumph at the ball, she faces an uncertain future. If you’ve already watched my full recital performance, I hope you enjoy revisiting it (this time, edited with two camera angles and improved audio); and if you haven’t yet seen it – thanks for watching! If you missed the beginning, check out: Stay tuned for the rest of “My Fair Lady” in the coming weeks – and enjoy my full recital here!…
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My Fair Lady: Part 5
Today’s #WeeklyWednesday returns us to my #NYU Master’s recital ?? for part five of my character study of Eliza Doolittle from Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady”! This video includes portions from Act 1, Scene vii, when Eliza is presented at Ascot. If you’ve already watched my full recital performance, I hope you enjoy revisiting it (this time, edited with two camera angles and improved audio); and if you haven’t yet seen it – thanks for watching! If you missed the beginning, check out: Stay tuned for the rest of “My Fair Lady” in the coming weeks – and enjoy my full recital here! It was so fun to work on this with my…
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My Fair Lady: Part 4
Today’s #WeeklyWednesday returns us to my #NYU Master’s recital ?? for part four of my character study of Eliza Doolittle from Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady”! This video includes portions from Act 1, Scene v, through “I Could Have Danced All Night.” If you’ve already watched my full recital performance, I hope you enjoy revisiting it (this time, edited with two camera angles and improved audio); and if you haven’t yet seen it – thanks for watching! If you missed the beginning, check out: Stay tuned for the rest of “My Fair Lady” in the coming weeks – and enjoy my full recital here! It was so fun to work on this with…
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My Fair Lady: Part 3
Today’s #WeeklyWednesday returns us to my #NYU Master’s recital ?? for part three of my character study of Eliza Doolittle from Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady”! This video includes portions from Act 1, Scene v, through “The Rain in Spain.” If you’ve already watched my full recital performance, I hope you enjoy revisiting it (this time, edited with two camera angles and improved audio); and if you haven’t yet seen it – thanks for watching! If you missed the beginning, check out: Stay tuned for the rest of “My Fair Lady” in the coming weeks – and enjoy my full recital here! It was so fun to work on this with my incredibly…
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My Fair Lady: Part 2
Today’s #WeeklyWednesday returns us to my #NYU Master’s recital ?? for part two of my character study of Eliza Doolittle from Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady! This video includes portions from Act 1, Scenes iii and v, through “Just You Wait.” If you’ve already watched my full recital performance, I hope you enjoy revisiting it (this time, edited with two camera angles and improved audio); and if you haven’t yet seen it – thanks for watching! If you missed Part 1, you’ll find it here: Stay tuned for the rest of My Fair Lady in the coming weeks – and check out my full recital here! It was so fun to work…
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My Fair Lady: Part 1
Today’s #WeeklyWednesday returns us to my #NYU Master’s recital ?? for part one of my character study of Eliza Doolittle from Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady! This video includes portions from the opening of the show through “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.” If you’ve already watched my full recital performance, I hope you enjoy revisiting it (this time, edited with two camera angles and improved audio); and if you haven’t yet seen it – thanks for watching! Stay tuned for the rest of the performance in the coming weeks – and check out the full performance here! It was so fun to work on this with my incredibly talented colleague-friends! They are: Tyler…
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Can’t Help Falling in Love
Today’s #WeeklyWednesday is a very special and personal one; I originally made it as our wedding Save the Date announcement ? Unfortunately, like so many other things, our plans for a larger celebration are postponed due to COVID-19 precautions – but I thought I’d still share this video, as it means a lot to me! Since our engagement anniversary was yesterday, the timing seems perfect ? “Can’t Help Falling in Love” was made famous by Elvis Presley; it was written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss (according to Wikipedia, the melody is based on “Plaisir d’amour,” a 1784 composition by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini). Thanks to AcoustiClub for this…
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“Why I Wake Early” (poem by Mary Oliver)
On this final #WeeklyWednesday of National Poetry Month, I thought I would share this lovely work by Mary Oliver. I hope it brightens your day! “Why I Wake Early” is also the title of a collection of poems by Mary Oliver. I recently bought this copy on Amazon and am really enjoying it! The video I used comes from a vacation several years ago in New Zealand’s stunning South Island. I would highly recommend visiting, both for the natural beauty and the cultures you’ll find in NZ! Thank you for watching, and I hope this finds you well, particularly during this challenging time for our world! ? #AshleyWagnerArts
