Anya’s Musings
Glimpse Into the Next Season
Hello friends! Can you believe it is very nearly Spring already??? As Summer approaches, Musical Bridges Around the World's 13th Season is nearing an end, and we are excitedly preparing for number 14! We are still finalizing all acts, but the overview for...
Arabian Nights and a Babysitter
I stepped into the room and was immediately mesmerized by the seductive sway of Middle Eastern rhythms, exotic percussion instruments capable of imitating the sound of birds wings flying away, and warm earthy tones of goblet drums. It was then that I...
My friend Lilya
"… An’ I am in Texas until the 13th, call me…what’s up?" It was a message from Lilya Zilberstein, who is currently teaching and performing at Texas Christian University International Piano Academy and Festival in Fort Worth. In 1984, I became a student of...
Copenhagen Story or “The Northern Goddesses”
Have you ever seen Northern Goddesses up close and personal? Tall, blonde, beautiful, and if that wasn't enough … very talented sopranos? About one month ago, through a mutual friend, I was approached by Jens Hansen owner of Copenhagen...
The Puerto Rican Story
Developing a relationship with Latin America was a wish and one of the goals of the Musical Bridges Strategic Plan. For many years I have been a great admirer of Latin music with its sophisticated rhythms and irresistible melodies. This music makes you...
“Tales of the World” — Our 13th Season
I am extremely excited to introduce Tales of the World, our 13th season. This one will sweep San Antonio audiences away with both the variety of musical genres and their world-class artistic quality. As an Artistic Director I feel like a little girl in a...