Ep 10, Artist Talks: Maria Cecilia Baumegger

Maria Cecilia Baumegger is an Austrian-Brasilian soprano and actor. She has degrees in both drama and vocal performance and she is known for her dynamic stage presence and captivating singing-acting capabilities. 

In this conversation we talk about:

1. The connection between acting, singing opera, and the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk

2. To be pretty is not enough, yet they tell us that it is

3. Giving an "honest" performance: the role of method acting in creating art

4. Is opera really a dying genre?

5. What to look for in a vocal teacher or coach

Learn more about Maria Cecilia:

• mariaceciliabaumegger.com

• Instagram: @mceciliabaumegger