Jonathan Summers - baritone |
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INTERVIEW
below are excepts from the original interview which Jonathan gave before a performance of Wozzeck in November 2000. It has been edited for the sake of clarity.
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Complete Transcript of Interview Here
You began singing in your late teens. Did you come from a musical family?
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'Rigoletto' at 29...what was that like?
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You joined Covent Garden at 29-30. Was that a direct result of 'Rigoletto' and 'Macbeth'?
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You joined Covent Garden for an initial 3 year contract...what were those years like?
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You've worked with some of the great singers...is there a common thread or quality linking them all?
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Thoughts on 'Wozzeck'...are there any parallels with other roles?
What was the experience of performing the role for the first time?
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Many thanks to Jonathan who generously gave his time for this interview.