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January 24th, 2012

James had a wonderful time yesterday evening performing a program of Schubert and Schumann which included Dichterliebe, a work which grows closer to James' heart with every reading. Partnering with Michael Sheetz at the piano, the program was punctuated with readings by WQXR announcer Midge Woolsey. The event was hosted in the beautiful home of Susan Burden and was a wonderful success. James donated his contribution for this performance, which was an annual fundraiser for Musica Sacra, one of New York City's leading choral organizations, lead by Kent Tritle.

January 22nd, 2012

James appeared as a finalist in the Liederkranz Competition on the evening of January 21st in New York. Congratulations to the three winners, particularly James' collegue and friend mezzo Jazimina MacNeil who was awarded the second prize.

January 5th, 2012

James is delighted to announce that he and his long time partner Jillian Zack became engaged at the end of 2011! James could not be happier and he and Jillian plan to have their ceremony in Boston during the month of August 2012.

December 11th, 2011

With the audition season almost over, James is gearing up for the holidays and for some exciting performances in the New Year. These include a performance of Schumann's Dichterliebe with the wonderful pianist Micheal Sheetz, and a program of the songs of Richard Hudley at Trinity Wall Steet.

November 18th, 2011

James has completed the first studio session for his debut recording: Exiled. The extrication of Kurt Weill. With Kenneth Merrill at the keyboard, James is delighted with the results of the first session and looks forward to going into the studio in the coming months to complete the record. The album is sceduled for release in 2012.