Author: Teri Christian
Our time together was brief but powerful.
Author: Teri Christian
The "Anne Frank" nine piece ensemble met tonight for our first rehearsal.
Author: Teri Christian
Nixon is history.
Author: Teri Christian
The Nixon orchestra has been apart for almost a week.
Author: Teri Christian
The orchestra has completed its last rehearsal for Nixon In China!
Author: Andreas Mitisek
Its a good thing when time flies on a first date. Thats what happened Sunday night at the first date between singers and orchestra.
Author: Teri Christian
The Nixon orchestra contains a rare breed of orchestral instruments.
Author: Teri Christian
Greetings from "China"! I'm Teri Mason Christian, and I'll be your tour guide/principal flutist for the orchestra's view of our trip through John Adams' wonderful opera "Nixon In China" with Long Beach Opera. You can view past LBO orchestra adventures here.
Author: Andreas Mitisek
So now our rehearsals for Nixon are in full swing. We started last Sunday. 9 Principals, 12 Dancers from Long Beach Ballet, 40 choristers and a 50 piece orchestra are getting ready for THE event of 2010. Quite amazing.
