The world’s most sought-after dramatic soprano joins me for 45 minutes of hard talk this weekend.
Lise Davidsen discusses her sports career, getting rejected by the best conservatoire, living with a huge instrument … and the wedding she’s planning.
BBC Radio 3. This Saturday at 10pm.
Tune here.
photo: Paul Frankl
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