Paris Success!!!

I am back from Paris! Came in late Wednesday night. Here is a picture of me and my daughter Aria- also a mezzo- who sang on the program.

Here is a little trip summary:
My first day started with a rehearsal in an historic home of a Parisian.It was a beautiful place with ornamented high ceilings, a grand piano, and a balcony overlooking the upscale Trocadero neighborhood.

All performances and church services went very well.
My concert at The American Church in Paris was well attended- almost packed! Considering President Bush was in town blocking the roads all weekend and that there were many concerts and an opera to compete with, I am thrilled at the outcome!!! But because of Bush, I almost missed singing the Saturday Mass at St. Joseph's, and almost could not get back to my hotel after the Sunday morning Presbyterian service because we could not get across the Champs Elysees.

Considering most of what I sang was in French, and they can be tough on outsiders regarding their language, the fact that no one walked out was a win for me. LOL!!! In fact I think I made quite a few new Paris friends. God is good! We have been also talking about a future engagement. We shall see!

I recorded it for a new CD, so I am excited about that. And I even sold some of my "Hymns for New Orleans" CDs afterwards.
AND a plug for our free advertising---Someone in the audience was later online at where I also have Nutronix ads posted and she found my CD there- purchased it and sent me a note about how much she enjoyed the concert. So people all over the world do pay attention to that site.

My online business continued to grow while I was gone too. It has been a win, win!!!