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Since completing my education in the U.K. I’ve trained and/or worked as an aerobic instructor, an inflight-translator, a symphonic and operatic conductor, a yoga teacher, an Ayurveda consultant, a University Professor, and now… a content creator. These paths weren’t connected or consecutive, but they all became parts of my life experience because they were things I was curious about and decided to pursue.  I’ve found that when I take a few minutes to let my curiosity flow, I thrive on its renewable energy and 8 Minute Idea is my way of sharing it with you!

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Intelligence

  • Composer: Jake Heggie
  • Performers: Opera
  • Performers: Janai Brugger, Jamie Barton, J’nai Bridges, Houston Grand Opera
  • Conductor: Kwamé Ryan

2026 Grammy® Award Winner

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I had the immeasurable honor of becoming a first-time Grammy Winner last Sunday! 😄

@hougrandopera put together an all-star cast to bring Intelligence, an operatic thriller by the masterful Jake Heggie @jakeheggiemusic and @gene.scheer to vivid life, and I was honored to conduct both the World Premiere and the recording by @soundmirror_inc.

The Recording Academy recognized our work with the Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording at the 68th Annual Awards Ceremony and I couldn`t be happier for the entire team!🎉

I want to thank the terrific Orchestra of @hougrandopera, for doing full and complete justice to Jake`s gripping score while working with me to shape the storytelling and sound painting into a moving experience for our audiences.

A special shoutout to the wonderful Jamie Barton @jbartonmezzo who sadly couldn`t join us on stage but like me, won her first Grammy. Congratulations Jamie!🎉

It was privilege and a pleasure to share the Grammy stage with the fabulous Janai Brugger and J`Nai Bridges who both brought so much heart and heat to their complex roles as daughter and mother, and to spend time with the legendary Blanton Alspaugh who, until Sunday night was "The Engineer" I ran into briefly after performances or whose disembodied voice I heard giving feedback on takes. I now know that Genius apparently does come in very friendly packages...😊

Words cannot adequately express my admiration for Mike Mayes @mazerthehazer, Nicholas Newton @nichonewt, @joshuabluetenor, @caitlin.lynch.detroit, who all created three dimensional characters audiences really cared about.

Finally thanks to the dynamic @jawolezollar and @vtdancecompany for wonderful collaboration in the rehearsal room and to Urban Bushwomen for the energy and inspiration they shared with me on stage. I loved working with you all!

So many things had to align miraculously for this award to come our way my friends, and in your persons, they did! Congratulations to @hougrandopera for this firework of a first release on their in-house label and heartfelt thanks to Jake in particular for including me in the experience of making this once-in-a-lifetime creative journey a reality!❤️ #grammys

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I had the immeasurable honor of becoming a first-time Grammy Winner last Sunday! 😄 @hougrandopera put together an all-star cast to bring Intelligence, an operatic thriller by the masterful Jake Heggie @jakeheggiemusic and @gene.scheer to vivid life, and I was honored to conduct both the World Premiere and the recording by @soundmirror_inc. The Recording Academy recognized our work with the Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording at the 68th Annual Awards Ceremony and I couldn't be happier for the entire team!🎉 I want to thank the terrific Orchestra of @hougrandopera, for doing full and complete justice to Jake's gripping score while working with me to shape the storytelling and sound painting into a moving experience for our audiences. A special shoutout to the wonderful Jamie Barton @jbartonmezzo who sadly couldn't join us on stage but like me, won her first Grammy. Congratulations Jamie!🎉 It was privilege and a pleasure to share the Grammy stage with the fabulous Janai Brugger and J'Nai Bridges who both brought so much heart and heat to their complex roles as daughter and mother, and to spend time with the legendary Blanton Alspaugh who, until Sunday night was "The Engineer" I ran into briefly after performances or whose disembodied voice I heard giving feedback on takes. I now know that Genius apparently does come in very friendly packages...😊 Words cannot adequately express my admiration for Mike Mayes @mazerthehazer, Nicholas Newton @nichonewt, @joshuabluetenor, @caitlin.lynch.detroit, who all created three dimensional characters audiences really cared about. Finally thanks to the dynamic @jawolezollar and @vtdancecompany for wonderful collaboration in the rehearsal room and to Urban Bushwomen for the energy and inspiration they shared with me on stage. I loved working with you all! So many things had to align miraculously for this award to come our way my friends, and in your persons, they did! Congratulations to @hougrandopera for this firework of a first release on their in-house label and heartfelt thanks to Jake in particular for including me in the experience of making this once-in-a-lifetime creative journey a reality!❤️ #grammys
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