Mom And Dad Write A Romance

Mom And Dad Write A Romance

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It's The Gilded Age at the Newport Mansions
And of course we had to go in full 1899 attire
Aug 15

March 2026

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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