![]() ![]() “There has to be some element of real pain or loneliness, and then it can turn into anger or derision. ![]() “You have to find something redeeming, something human in these characters,” said Graham. ![]() In addition to sharing inspiring stories and practical advice from her opera career, Graham provided master coaching to two students from OCSA’s Classical Voice Conservatory and two students from CSArts-SGV’s Vocal Arts Conservatory, who each prepared an aria for the occasion.įor OCSA soprano Maggie Liu ('20), who sang Berta’s aria from “The Barber of Seville,” Graham helped her to convey the character’s emotions by defining the story and connecting the meaning behind the words to her pronunciation. She is the artistic advisor for the young artist program at LA Opera, and recently performed the role of the Witch in their production of “Hansel and Gretel.” Her singing career has given her many once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including holding the Mona Lisa in her hands after singing a concert at the Louvre. She won a Grammy Award for her collection of songs by Charles Ives and has mastered countless operatic roles that span four centuries. ![]() Her love of singing classical music has taken her to the great concert halls of Europe and she has received the Legion of Honour from the French government for her commitment to French music. This master class was made possible by a partnership between Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) and LA Opera ConnectsĪs part of this year’s Master Artist Series, aspiring young singers from both OCSA and CSArts-SGV got to step inside the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion – one of the nation’s largest opera houses – for an unforgettable master class with one of the world’s most prolific opera singers.Īmong her many accomplishments, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham is a proud family artist at The Metropolitan Opera in New York. ![]()
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