Regarded as one of the most versatile mezzo sopranos in the world, Patricia Bardon is a star of international renown. Here she talks candidly about her early influences, life as a working Mum and the pleasure of working with colleagues such as Placido Domingo. The music in the podcast is brought to you by kind permission of Opera Rara.
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