Anne Sophie von Otter at 70

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published May 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM EDT

Friday afternoon Foley showcases the renowned Swedish mezzo-soprano in honor of her 70th birthday.

For over four decades Anne Sophie von Otter has enchanted audiences with her expressive singing, versatility—and a dramatic sensibility that manages to be both delicate and powerful. This afternoon Foley Schuler will offer some favorites from her wide-ranging discography, in honor of the celebrated mezzo-soprano's 70th birthday.

You can hear Foley Schuler's musical selections—and stories behind the music—every weekday afternoon from 1 until 5 on Blue Lake Public Radio.

Foley Schuler

Encouraged by creative parents, Foley began his music career at age 7, studying violin with Jean Manning at North Muskegon Public Schools. As a Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp camper, he became Blue Lake Public Radio’s first high school intern. Foley earned an English Literature degree from Hope College, and Masters in Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the Warren Wilson College. He has performed with the West Michigan (formerly West Shore) Symphony; served on the English Department faculty at Muskegon Community College, and been the Music, Art & Theatre reviewer for the Muskegon Chronicle. He follows his love of the arts around the globe, but says, “There is no place like the Blue Lake setting, sharing extraordinary music with our listeners.” Foley hosts Blue Lake Public Radio’s weekday classical music from 1 to 5 p.m. and “Sunday on Blue Lake”.

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