Favourite Venues and Performance Connection Q: Where’s your favourite venue to sing? Honestly, it’s the Wales Millennium Centre. Being close to family and sleeping in my own bed makes it special. But the Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House Covent Garden are incredible too. The audience connection is massive! Their laughter during comedic moments is truly uplifting.
A Journey Ignited by Passion Q: Tell us about your journey into opera and the influence of your Welsh heritage. Music was my burning passion from childhood. My father insisted on a more practical career, so I trained as a nurse, but I pursued lessons and continued singing as an amateur until a chance encounter with a hospital choir conductor led to solo opportunities. Meeting Sir Bryn Terfel was a turning point – he encouraged me to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. My parents eventually came around, and with their support, I embarked on this incredible 35-year journey. Making Opera Accessible Q: Any advice for first-time opera goers? Go with an open mind! Surtitles make it easier to follow the story and if you’re unfamiliar with the opera, read a synopsis beforehand. Explore online resources like sound bites to learn more. Opera is not elitist; it’s about exploring different cultures and experiencing the beauty of music. Give it a try, you might love it!
REBECCA EVANS WORLD RENOWNED OPERA SOPRANO
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