Ep.58: Gerald Finley

Happy New Year!  I'm so excited to start 2022 with a great discussion with Gerald Finley, one of the world's leading opera and concert singers. I was pleased to talk to him amidst his very busy schedule. We talked last year, a few months ahead of a US recital tour he's embarking on next week with renowned British pianist Julius Drake.  Gerry had been very busy over the past two years despite the Coronavirus pandemic and UK national lockdowns so we started off by talking about what he'd been up to. We also talked about a wide range of topics from young singers, conservatoire life and the challenges and high points within a long and illustrious career. Additionally, we discussed some of the interesting issues raised crossing different genres such as opera, musical theatre and acting.  Interview with Gerry recorded 26 August 2021. Podcast published 21 January 2022.  Gerry's bio: http://www.geraldfinley.com/about. US tour dates: http://www.geraldfinley.com/event-directory.  Gerry performs the role of Wolfram in Tim Albery's production of Wagner's Tannhäuser at the Royal Opera House until 16 February 2023. Many thanks to the Press Team at the Royal Opera for arranging the opportunity to see it - an amazing experience watching a Wagner opera for the first time! Don't miss this unique chance to see Wagner's iconic opera in rep: https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/tannhauser-by-tim-albery-details.  *The discussion about King Lear towards the end of the podcast refers to a project last year at the UK's Grange Festival, where a group of established opera singers acted Shakespeare's play.