Opera

Susanna Phillips: Balance

Susanna Phillips: Balance

Evans Mirageas sits down with soprano Susanna Phillips, who played the Countess Almaviva in Cincinnati Opera’s production of “The Marriage of Figaro”. Evans and Susanna discuss her distinct voice, how one begins a career, the fulfillment of motherhood and balancing life with career, and how to be yourself. Susanna’s piece of advice? “Do you. Don’t try to be anyone else.”

Janai Brugger: Hurry Slowly

Janai Brugger: Hurry Slowly

Evans sits down with Janai Brugger to discuss what it’s like to be a working mom, the first time Janai got goosebumps listening to opera- she was six years old- how she recognizes the voices of her fellow opera singers, and how to create “legato”. Plus, learn how Janai deals with stress why her favorite piece of advice is to “hurry slowly”.