Originally from Japan, but since I haven't lived there since I was 11 yrs. Old. I really cannot say, "I am born and raised in Japan" to people and really have them take me seriously. This whole Opera thing took me to a few different places, I went to Connecticut for boarding school to attend high school, there I started my voice lessons. After that I moved to Cleveland to pursue my undergrad and grad degree. I went to San Francisco to sing for a program and it was great. San Francisco is one of those place I would love to live if I can afford it. Auditions there, gigs here, driving/flying through different cities and what not. I now reside in Chicago. I love it, it is a great city. After living in Cleveland for 7 years, it's a great change of scene. Now, this does not mean that I don't like Cleveland, since there is my second home.
Singing is important and many of my friends know it(I hope). I am known for my mass e-mail amongst my opera folks and few normal folks affiliated with us opera folks, I have been slacking off on that and I applogize, I will get back to you all soon. This almost makes me sound like I got no life. Guess what? you are probably right...
Actually, all I do is work. If not then I do try to have fun i.e., go out and drink(what's new, those who know me are probably shaking heads) not a lot(surprise!) but enough. Hey, can't afford it anymore living Chicago. Such is my sad but yet fulfilling life. I just try to live my life one step at a time, trying not to be stupid...
Who I Want to Meet:
Anyone who is interested in what I do, and of course anyone who does what I do. Also, I found that these sites are the way to find old classmates from the past. It's nice to re-connect with people I haven't heard or seen in years. Drop me a note if you are interested, I will do my best to do the same.
Hi Teppei!!!!Tnx bro!I miss you and your voice!Am here at singapore doin traviata.You would have been a perfect Germont since this is an all asian cast.Hope to see and work with you again.By the way, SLO is doin Turandot this july.E mail Siew Eng.will mention your name too :-)
Teppei introduced me to Jennifer Larmore to be my future teacher. For that I'm eternally grateful. He's also one of the nicest guys I've ever met and it's great to know that there are more laid back musicians like myself who love what they do.
So when I first met Teppei I was a bit nervous ... to say the least. I had just heard him sing and after I def felt like I was out of my league. Of course after saying hi I realized even though I was intimidated after first hearing him, he was a really nice guy. He def took the blanket off of the "good singers aren't approachable" thoery for me. And of course dating Ashely has only helped me love him more. My memories of singing at Roosevelt/COT will have a lot of Teppei in them ... climbing a wall to FIND YOLANDA, being in our JESUS costumes for COSI? Most of all I've cherished how cool Teppei could be. He's extremely supportive and just cool to be around. Thanks for making me feel at home, and special at the same time. Know you are the same to me.
Teppei is an amazing baritone but an
even more amazing personality. Sage-
like in his wiseness, and dignified
always, he never leaves his friends in a
jam. (Look at the tenderness in those
eyes!!) But he's no pushover; if you fuck
up, its forever with this one, and that's to
be respected. On top of that, the man is
a fucking holiday to hang out with!! A
social butterfly, he is confident and sexy
and always ready with a quick joke. You
would have to be an asshole or a
motherfucker not to like this guy.
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Teppei: when is your book coming out?
"Teppei Kono Sings: A Mass-Email
Retrospective".
Seriously, it's been awhile since your
last e-book. I've noticed you seem to
have less time for them since your
lovely girlfriend came in to the picture.
I'm telling you, people, you're not a
somebody til you make it onto this guy's
emailing list.
:-)
There isn't room for me to write all I
would like to tell you about Tep, so let
me just say that he is truly special.
He's super talented, millions of fun,
refreshingly sincere and silly, always
up for a party and my favorite Secret
Asian Man. Tee-meow!
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WAIT!!!!!
Nope. I love him.
even more amazing personality. Sage-
like in his wiseness, and dignified
always, he never leaves his friends in a
jam. (Look at the tenderness in those
eyes!!) But he's no pushover; if you fuck
up, its forever with this one, and that's to
be respected. On top of that, the man is
a fucking holiday to hang out with!! A
social butterfly, he is confident and sexy
and always ready with a quick joke. You
would have to be an asshole or a
motherfucker not to like this guy.
"Teppei Kono Sings: A Mass-Email
Retrospective".
Seriously, it's been awhile since your
last e-book. I've noticed you seem to
have less time for them since your
lovely girlfriend came in to the picture.
I'm telling you, people, you're not a
somebody til you make it onto this guy's
emailing list.
:-)
would like to tell you about Tep, so let
me just say that he is truly special.
He's super talented, millions of fun,
refreshingly sincere and silly, always
up for a party and my favorite Secret
Asian Man. Tee-meow!