Mom And Dad Write A Romance

Mom And Dad Write A Romance

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Mom And Dad Go To The Opera
Or, Why Are We Dressed Up Like It's 1899?
Mar 26
Before the Curtain, episode 3: Traviata Act by Act
Join us as we step through the whole amazing thing!
Mar 23
37:45
Before the Curtain, episode 2.5: Amami, Alfredo
If Violetta doesn't make your heart break, you are a monster, and some other thoughts
Mar 17
27:47
Before the Curtain, episode 2: Viva Verdi!
The backstory of Verdi's La Traviata, including what came before and what continues to come long after
Mar 15
25:21
Before the Curtain, episode 1: What's Opera Doc?
A very intense way to prepare to see our first opera -- Verdi's La Traviata -- at the Met
Mar 14
29:58

February 2026

What's In A Name?
That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet
Feb 25
First Looks And First Confessions
A preface before we jump on the road that leads our two lovebirds together
Feb 14
Excerpt 1 continued...
Suite 1, Mov. 6 - Allegro Moderato, The Sweetheart’s Gambit
Feb 14
Excerpt 2 continued...
Suite 2, Mov. 4 - Andante Cantabile, The Inland Harbor
Feb 14
Writing A Gilded-Age Romance Together
It's Time To Party Like It's 1899!
Feb 7
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