diva doings

debating the articulation of french vs. italian vowels during a rehearsal can be treacherous territory,  but the most excellent voice teacher was making a point that i did not get at the time.  it is tricky to have to sing in two languages and remember the difference.  my problem wasn't the foreign tongue.  it was the american english language habits that the brain goes to when thinking a sound.  so to circumvent this, i must confuse it a bit by going for something different. good luck to me on this tomorrow.

it is also challenging to try to ignor the part of your brain that is complaining about getting used to a new accompanist after being spoiled by a previous one that knew your nuances like a mother and a newborn.