The Mischievous Maestro

The three words that have always been used to describe my personality are, “Mischief, Music, & Merriment.” With this podcast, we will explore, and combine, two of my favorite things – music and bartending. Join me, The Mischievous Maestro, as we travel the world, one opera and a few drinks at a time.

Revelry. Rhythm. Rum.

The History of Mardi Gras

Yuletide. Goodwill. Godiva.

The History of the Holiday Classics.

Turandot. Perseverance. Chartreuse.

Three questions. Correct answers only. Death awaits. Ring the gong, if you dare! You don’t want to play this round of Jeopardy, trust me! But, the one with The Last Word wins the prize...

Le Villi. Anticipation. Pimm’s Cup.

What’s the saying, “Hell has no furry like a scorned woman”? Men better bring their dancing shoes if they cross these little witches! Sip on a Pimm’s Cup and learn about the early days of a budding maestro. Puccini and Pimm’s - always a winning combination. 

Il trittico. Pathos. Southern Comfort.

A Parisian love affair. A Convent suicide. A Florence farce. Everything you need for a tear jerking, side splitting, heart pounding good time. Combined with the perfect cocktail, you may never want to stop listening!

La rondine. Rendezvous. Dubonnet.

He had music critics stabbing him in the back, a German Baroness stealing his heart, all while waltzs were dancing in his mind. There was no way a World War was going to keep the maestro down.

Fanciulla. Redemption. Whiskey.

The original spaghetti western, a world premiere, a murder trial, and New York City. What could be better than this? Sip on a Sazerac and press play to find out! 

Edgar. Entanglement. Genever.

After the success of your first opera, the second one is supposed to be even better, right? Not so much. Musical masterpiece and literary disaster. But, at least the story behind the story is entertaining.