Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 16 - The ”Walk Don’t Run” Edition

CORRECTION - The Live at the Met production of Turandot begins at 1:00 PM on Saturday May 7. The podcast references a 2:00 start time, which is incorrect. We apologize for the error.

Welcome to Episode 16 - the "Walk Don't Run" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.

Today’s episode features three segments: Mr. Daniel Ihasz, Interim Director of the School of Music at SUNY Fredonia, discusses the upcoming Live at the Met production of Giacomo Puccini's Turandot; Tom walks the 1891 Run for the Opera House; and SUNY Fredonia alumna Ms. Nia Drummond talks about her upcoming inaugural Helen Tinch Williams recital at Rosch Recital Hall.

You can download a list of the winners of the 1891 Run for the Opera House by clicking the link.

Tickets and information for 1891 Fredonia Opera House events can be found on the website or by calling 716-679-1891. For events at the RAC, go to their website, or call their box office at 716-673-3501.

In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Time Stamps

• Interview with Mr. Dan Ihasz  00:44
• Tom Walks the 1891 Run. 19:58
• Arts Calendar  39:22
• Ms. Nia Drummond  43:21

Media

• "Walk Don't Run," Johnny Smith, recorded by The Ventures, June 1960, Blue Horizon label
• "Tu che di gel sei cinta," from Turandot, G. Puccini, Leona Mitchell, soprano, as Liù
• "Nessun dorma", from Turandot, G. Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, tenor, as Calaf. From a performance in the movie Yes Giorgio!, MGM 1982
• "Walking," Mary Mary, written by Crystal Waters, Neal Brian Conway, Trecina Evette Atkins, Erica Monique Atkins, Warryn S. Campbell; from the album Something Big, 2011
• "I'm Walkin'," Fats Domino, February 1957, Imperial
• "Slow Walk," Sil Austin, September 1956, Mercury
• "Walkin' to New Orleans," written by Bobby Charles, recorded by Fats Domino, June 1960, Imperial
• "Walking Blues," written by Robert Johnson (Son House 1930), performed by Keb' Mo' , Playing for Change
• "I Want to Walk You Home," Fats Domino, July 1959, Imperial
• "Walkin' with Mr. Lee," Lee Allen, 1958, Ember Records
• "Reflections," from the animated movie Mulan (Disney 1998), Nia Drummond, soprano
• "Let There be Peace on Earth," hymn, Sy Miller and Jill Jackson-Miller, 1955, Nia Drummond, soprano; Davell Crawford, piano

Artist Links:

• Daniel Ihasz
• Nia Drummond