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In this episode I am talking to a truly magnificent woman, a person that uses her voice not only to create beauty but also to inspire and tackle difficult personal and societal questions. This is a wide ranging conversation on creativity, voice and our bodies as instruments, obesity and attaining a healthy lifestyle and accepting what is while also striving to evolve and grow. Lisette Oropesa ( @Lisette Oropesa ) is one of the most in-demand lyric coloraturas today, who performs leading roles regularly at the most important opera houses around the world. She has achieved worldwide acclaim for her seamless vocal technique, expressive musicality, linguistic affinity, and stylistic integrity. Lisette was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Cuban parents, and played the flute for 12 years and she began her studies in vocal performance at Louisiana State University. After winning the Met Opera National Council Auditions, she entered the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and moved to New York City. She sang her first major role, Susanna in LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, at the Met at the age of 22, and has sung there in over 100 performances in many different roles since. She has appeared in concert halls and opera stages all over the world since graduating from the young artist program in 2008, and has become one of the most celebrated singers of her generation, both for her singing and her inspiring personal story. Lisette is a devoted runner who has completed 6 marathons and is an advocate for health and fitness. If you want to connect with her you can find her on Instagram @lisetteoropesa and if you want to find out more about her work you can visit her webpage https://lisetteoropesa.com/ I hope this conversation brings something new in your perception and knowledge on this topic. If you like what you hear please share, like and subscribe so these stories can reach more people.⁠

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