This moving memoir tells the story of a girl who grows up in a communist country, whose father defects, and who, along with her mother, finds in the world of opera not just magic but also an oasis of refuge and defiance while facing the oppression of a totalitarian regime. Available on Amazon
Delve into the enigma behind the death of Spain’s Don Carlos, son of Philip II, with this fascinating exploration: from historical accounts to three treatments of the Don Carlos legend: Saint-Réal’s Dom Carlos, nouvelle historique (1672), Schiller’s Don Karlos, Infant von Spanien (1787), and Verdi’s Don Carlos (1867). Available on Amazon
- An innovative poetry collection that shimmers like fleeting rays of the sun on water, pondering questions of time, love, self-discovery, and the achingly sublime duet between our longing for eternity and the impermanence of moments. Available on Amazon
Step behind the enchantment of grand opera with this candid look at life in the opera world. Interviews include Natalie Dessay, Diana Damrau, Dwayne Croft, Renée Fleming, Ramón Vargas, and over twenty others. In Part II Author's Corner, join the author on her surprising journey through the opera world. Available on Amazon
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"...the only recent translation of Molière that succeeds in keeping the exact rhyme and rhythm of Molière's play into the translated language and, at the same time, fully captures the spirit of the original while remaining quite contemporary." (Amazon review)
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Translator/ contributor International decision-makers, role-players and innovators of the share visions of "their Europe" in this surprising mosaic, enhanced by previously unpublished and unusual maps whose pertinent features illuminate today's realities. Available on Amazon