Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
My greatest challenge is probably having the ability – and the desire – to embrace wildly different repertoires and styles. The performing arts world loves categories and labels, but I resist being pigeonholed and constantly push the boundaries of what I sing. I am equally comfortable singing cabaret in an intimate music venue, arias in an opera gala, musical theatre on the West End stage, or contemporary music with a sixty- piece orchestra!
The biggest challenge came at the very beginning – to stay true to my technique and my natural voice, no matter what the greats of the opera business were saying when I just started out.
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? I come from a musical family and grew up surrounded by music – it’s
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music and who or what have been the most important influences on your musical life
As a vocal artist, I have to listen very closely to my own instrument. I am in the privileged position that so far I could grow carefully, steadily with my roles and concert programmes
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? Thus far, my career path has taken many twists and turns. It is hard
