Ep 14, Artist Talks: Sarah Moulton Faux
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Sarah Moulton Faux is a prominent opera singer and a masterful art song interpreter. Opera News has lauded her for her “full, silvery soprano,” the Brooklyn Spectator has described her performances as “mesmerizing,” and the New York Classical Review has praised her “pure intonation and excellent articulation.” Her performances span opera’s most famous heroines to contemporary works. She is an Opera America National Trustee Recognition Award Winner for her work as Co-President of the Board of American Opera Projects, a non-profit organization at the forefront of developing new works and supporting contemporary composers. She has unearthed previously overlooked works of artists including Marianna Martines, Lola Williams, and most recently, Julia Weissberg Rimsky-Korsakov.
In this episode we cover:
How Sarah's personal perspective about being an opera singer has changed over time
Her unique first experience with opera
Her process of coming to art song from the world of opera
How Sarah prepares for a role, particularly her favorite role, Violetta
What sparked her interest in overlooked composers, especially women composers
The different ways she approached her research for each of her ablums
Website: https://sarahmoultonfaux.com