Now, however, she embraces her association with the opera. It's helped create a name for myself in the business,'' she said. It's afforded me a chance to do more concerts and recitals. Still, the range of star mezzo roles is somewhat limited. If it isn't Carmen, it's Dalila.
Graves loves playing boys.
Hair, makeup, clothes. There's so much freedom as a boy. You don't worry about anything. Several factors led to the collaboration, not the least of which was the chance to share costs. The Secrest Artists Series will pay for Graves' appearance, and the Winston-Salem Symphony will pay for the orchestra musicians.