Once I started to sing, I observe my audience how they feel about my way of expression and instantly know how I am doing and how my audience is enjoying it. As a singer, I admire Maria Callas, of course. I thoroughly studied her way of singing and expressing tragic life, ect and I found what I should do differently. I learned not to just learn how a star singer behaved but also to truthfully understand how my life has been as a person. Maestro Karajan, of course, was a big He made me who I am standing in the business of singing.
I still keep the promises I made with him when I auditioned for him long time ago. Of course, I love to hear such a good evaluation of my effort in classical music world. What I feel is more valuable to me feeling even quite proud of myself is quite personal - being a nice person with appropriate knowledge and understanding about music, history and a way of living in this world, how to contribute to the society, and how to love people in general.
In other words, not getting to be a biased female opera star, but as a true person, as a member of this world. In music, I am proud to show people that I have not settledfor classical opera arias only, to be in a safe zone, but to have challenged hard to try out all the things in my vocal area of my interest. I wanted and tried to show who I really am as a vocalist. So, I can really enjoy singing and communicating with the audience.
Obviously, I do all the things that an ordinary vocalist should to maintain good vocal condition. But nothing special. I try not to be exposed in a bad environment with bad air quality and cold temperature but expect if I am enjoying ordinary daily life. No one actually says who's doing better than who. Most of them are already well trained.
With couple of jury experiences, I can definitely tell that I will choose a person as a jury, who shows positive energy. To show positive energy, they need to have a positive philosophy, need to have how to work in harmony with others and an understanding and admiring mind of other cultures.
All of these small aspects to be used to build a great singer. Anthony Al-Jamie lived and worked as an educational administrator and journalist in Tokyo for over 20 years.
His in-depth understanding of Japanese language and culture has allowed him to carry out interviews with many of the most renowned individuals in Japan. Sumi Jo Singing with Seoul. Sumi Jo Photo courtesy of Sumi Jo.
SJ: How did you find yourself drawn to music? SJ: What is your earliest memory of music? SJ: Tell us about the differences in your experiences studying in Seoul and Italy. SJ: Since you debuted, what has been the primary motivation that has kept you active and devoted to your art? SJ: Who are you inspired by? Did you do anything to prepare for your first nude scene? Did you have a drink first?
WOOD: No, unfortunately not. That would have been a good idea, but I was dead sober. WOOD: No. I was there and I did that. But, they always outdo themselves, every year. WOOD: Of course, there will be a resolution.
You just have to wait and see what happens. But, it will be epic. WOOD: Vampires, in general, are both. Do you have any well wishes for Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, with this being their first season back as a married couple? WOOD: I wish them nothing but the best. They make me sick, how in love they are with each other. There is something seductive about it. There is this sexiness and this romance to that, I guess.
The villains are always more fun to play, absolutely. Nobody is good or bad. You only live once. How does your True Blood role compare to your role in Mildred Pierce , in degree of difficulty? Mildred Pierce was slightly more dramatic and demanding, I have to say. I get stopped on the street constantly now. Not a bad gig. WOOD: Just having a vacation. What are your thoughts on the Spiderman Broadway musical and your decision to no longer be a part of it?
WOOD: I only wish the best for them. I love Julie [Taymor]. I just hope everyone is safe. George Clooney is directing it. WOOD: I play an intern. Christina Radish is a Senior Reporter at Collider.
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