Ständchen - Part of a “Multi-Course Performance” a collaboration of Classical Music, Custom Cuisine and Projective Art
(2013) I created this series of events that combined classical music with a bespoke menu from award winning chef and 3-D surround projections as a way to introduce classical vocal music to new audiences Initial performances were at restaurant venues, but allowed us to go to nursing homes and arts deserts.
Operatic Duo Gulley/Granner. This piece is from "A Romantic Affäre - Schwanengesang" held at Affäre German Restaurant. The entire Schubert song cycle was performed by tenors Ben Gulley and Nathan Granner (Gulley/Granner) and pianist Karen Kushner.
Nathan Granner as Korey Wise
(2019) Premiering a role is an all encompassing task. While the notes are written and set on paper, one has to create the life and lift the ink from the page. This was my second premiere role in 2019.
A section of The Central Park Five by Anthony Davis, libretto by Richard Wesley, featuring Nathan Granner as Korey Wise.
Sing Out Loud: Travel Adventures
(2020) Commissioned to create/ produce/ sing on a special opera web series with my wife for LA Opera Connects, oriented toward kids. We are in our second season.
Travel to Spain and England with Jamie and Nathan (and Esther the Opera Dog, of course) in this episode of Sing Out Loud! Our Opera Pals show us that even though we are staying home, we can go on a journey in our imagination through art and music.