A pandemic, a pickup and some serious pipes pave a new way for HALO
June 20, 2021
On a serene Sunday evening in Charleston’s Ansonborough neighborhood, one residence was making a great deal of noise. A couple on the piazza of a pristinely appointed historic home was in the throes of some sort of passionate exchange. Come to find out it wasn’t even their house. Seem a...
Leah Edwards wants to change your mind about opera
June 2, 2021
When you think of opera, what comes to mind? Shawshank Redemption’s Andy Dufresne playing a piece from The Marriage Of Figaro over the prison loudspeakers? Elmer Fudd singing “Kill The Wabbit!’ while hunting Bugs Bunny? Adam Sandler’s Opera Man character singing the news on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update? As...
HALO featured in Guideposts: The healing power of music during a pandemic
February 3, 2021
Almost a year ago, in March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic shut down most of the country. People sheltered at home. Businesses closed. Churches suspended services. Everywhere, music fell silent. Artists feared for their livelihoods. People of faith wondered when they’d sing together again. The silence didn’t last long. Turns out,...
Social Distance-Sing Featured on A Plus: A Couple Is Singing Opera For Neighbors Every Week
May 7, 2020
Leah Edwards and Dimitri Pitta put on weekly opera performances for their neighbors to keep them connected during coronavirus lockdown. Read the story and see the video here.
May 29, 2020
The founders of HALO, Leah Edwards and Dimitri Pittas, were featured on ABC News 4 at one of their recent Social Distance-Sing performances. Read the article and see the video here.
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