Q&Ain italianoWhen did you start singing? On the staircase of my apartment building, there was an echo that added force to my voice; I listened to it as though it were my voice. It was perhaps a way to conquer my shyness.Why did you start singing? One of my classmates invited me to join a choir and I was struck by the miracle with which so many different voices … [Read more...] about Paolo Bordogna answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… singers’ edition
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Angel Blue answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&AWhen did you start singing? When I was 6 years old.Why did you start singing? My Dad.Which singer inspired you most when you were young? My Dad, my sister, and Leontyne PriceWhich singer do you most admire? My Dad and Leontyne Price.What’s your favourite role? Violetta and Tosca.What role have you never played but would like to? Salome.What’s your favourite … [Read more...] about Angel Blue answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Lawrence Brownlee answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… singers’ edition!
Q&AWhen and why did you start singing? When I was a kid… I come from a musical family, and so music has always been a part of who I am. But I got serious about singing in high school when people told me girls would think I was cute. So my love for singing began there, really.Which singer inspired you most when you were young and which singer do you most admire? Oh gosh … [Read more...] about Lawrence Brownlee answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… singers’ edition!
George Gagnidze answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italianoWhen did you start singing? When I was 13 or 14 I started singing Georgian and Russian folk songs with my sister who was played the piano.Why did you start singing? My father used to sing in a folk chorus, but not as a professional singer, it was just a hobby for him. But in my father’s family singing was a tradition, and therefore in our family … [Read more...] about George Gagnidze answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Amanda Majeski answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&AWhen did you start singing? I had my first solo in the 5th grade Christmas Concert, but I became more serious in high school.Why did you start singing? Well, it seemed to fit with my first love — dance. I also enjoyed participating in music in any way I could, and I felt I was good at it.Which singer inspired you most when you were young? Whitney Houston, and Adam … [Read more...] about Amanda Majeski answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Lucas Meachem answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&AWhen did you start singing? There’s not a time I don’t remember singing in some capacity.Why did you start singing? I have a need to perform and to share my love of music with others.Which singer inspired you most when you were young? Luciano Pavarotti.Which singer do you most admire? Bryn Terfel.What’s your favourite role? The Barber of Seville.What role … [Read more...] about Lucas Meachem answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Maria José Siri answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italianoWhen did you start singing? I started as young girl… for as long as I can remember.Why did you start singing? I started by accident. I was supposed to go to my saxophone class, but I was given the wrong day and time of the lesson, and therefore I found myself attending a voice class.Which singers inspired you the most when you were … [Read more...] about Maria José Siri answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Franco Vassallo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italianoWhen did you start singing? When I was 11 to a disc of Rigoletto with Gobbi, Callas and Di Stefano; a blanket on my shoulder and an umbrella served as my cloak and sword!Above all I loved "La donna è mobile" and the role of the Duke of Mantua; my voice would crack but I didn’t give in!Why did you start singing? Because I thought it was … [Read more...] about Franco Vassallo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Lisette Oropesa answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start singing? We have a recording of me when I was three singing La via dolorosa, complete with background track. So it’s safe to say, I think, since I was a toddler.Why did you start singing? My whole family sings, and my mother in particular is very gifted. So it was a way to bond with everyone as we grew up, harmonizing along with the radio. And … [Read more...] about Lisette Oropesa answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Gregory Reinhart answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&AWhen did you start singing?As a child in Upstate New York, every Sunday I was taken to Mass. I loved hearing the songs in Latin, and hearing the choir. I wanted so badly to sing along, but was told by the organist I’d have to wait until my voice changed!At school I was definitely noticed at an early age, and encouraged. This year, my home town of Pavilion … [Read more...] about Gregory Reinhart answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition