Ep. 03: The Lyric Coloratura Soprano Next Door, with Díana Thompson-Brewer and Maddie Jurek, feat. The Jessye Norman School of the Arts

Díana Thompson-Brewer is without a doubt the most talented vocalist in the American Southeast… and she climbed her way to the top while living in the city that was built for the top: North Augusta, South Carolina. Join host Joseph Stanek on a journey into the fascinating world of a local working opera singer making big waves as both a performer and an educator in our corner of the country. Main topics include: opera, professional opera singers, Lucia di Lammermoor, singing while pregnant, gig life, private voice instruction, music education, classical music, Jessye Norman, the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, Misty Copeland, Manuel's Bread Cafe, Honorary North Augustan Awards. This episode’s North Augusta Moment is provided by Maddie Jurek, a special homage to high school musical productions.

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