As I sit and type this note, I see the beauty of the day, the snow-covered streets, my four-legged hound and my partner in life. I am forced to realize how truly blessed I am. I wish joy to each of you on this glorious Sunday afternoon.
Gerald and Steve
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About geraldblanchard
Gerald Blanchard, lyric baritone is a native of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Critics have described Mr. Blanchard's voice as... "dynamic and virtuosic." John Chambliss of the Daily Local News (West Chester) has described Mr. Blanchard's voice as "rich and expressive" after attending the Pennsylvania premier of Ron Nelson's "The Drifter" under the direction of Maestra Mary W. Green and the Kennett Symphony Orchestra.
Among his many awards and recognitions, Summer "2000", Mr. Blanchard was a first place winner in the Opera Memphis/University of Memphis National Singer's Search auditions. He is also a Gil Rau Choral Scholar, a King/Chavez/Parks Fellow and was a "2001" Classical Division winner in the innagural vocal competition sponsored by the Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Blanchard has made appearances with numerous opera companies and music festivals throughout North America including the Grand Teton Music Festival Opera (Wyoming), Lake Afton Early Music Festival (Pennsylvania), Opera Delaware, Bel Canto Lyric Opera Company of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), Dorian Opera Theatre (Iowa), Music Society of Midland (Michigan), Central Michigan University's Opera Workshop Ensemble, The Delaware Humanities Forum Players, Michigan State University Opera Theatre, West Chester University Opera Theatre (Pennsylvania) and BCV Performing Artist Opera and Concert Artists of which he is founder and Artistic Director.
Dear Gerald,
I just saw your blog, as I was putting together my own document for promotion (a whole job by itself). I had heard about the planned Celebration for May and wanted to offer my congratulations. Steve looks and sounds like a great guy. I am thrilled for you, and delighted that it looks as if you may well stay in Michigan for a good LONG time!
I also want to offer my congratulations on finishing the doctorate. I know how difficult it is to get that accomplished while teaching.
SO>>>>best wishes for 2011 to be the best ever. And lots of luck on the impending surgery.
Warmly,
Nina
Thanks Nina. I am blessed!