Conductor and University of Oregon Masters candidate, Shelby Laird will prepare an ensemble of singers and instrumentalists in a concert that will include a complete performance of “From the Wingbone of a Swan.” Edie will meet one-on-one with Shelby in mid-November to discuss the work. She will meet with the full ensemble in January to coach rehearsal of the piece and have a Q & A with the musicians. The concert will take place on January 30, 2024 at the University of Oregon.
Holly J. Hughes featured on BirdNote
Poet Holly J. Hughes (whose poetry collection Passings anchors the libretto of Spectral Spirits) was featured in an episode of the BirdNote podcast. Hear Holly talk about Passings and read three poems from the collection: "Passenger Pigeon,"...