Cecilia Violetta López, Soprano
Micaela – Carmen
Micaela – Carmen
1. Where were you born? Where were you raised?
I was born and raised in Rupert, Idaho. My parents are both Mexican. I am a first generation Mexican-American.
2. If you weren’t a singer, what profession would you be in?
As of recently, I told myself it would be really cool to be a news correspondent for NPR and/or own and run a winery.
Gianni Schicchi! I was Nella.
La Traviata, Madama Butterfly, Boito’s Mefistofele, and Rossini’s Otello.
Chiles Rellenos
I am a proud mom, I was a Polynesian dancer, and I started my musical aspirations as a mariachi singer thanks to my mom a LOOOOOOng time ago.
Morocco
EVERYTHING!!
Mexican Mariachi Singers, Pedro Infante, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Lola Beltran and Jorge Negrete. We would have a jamming session.
MICAËLA IS AWESOME AND THE BEST CHARACTER IN THE OPERA. OBVIOUSLY. 😉
Q: Is opera a hobby?
A: No!!! Someone once told me opera is a hobby. I’ve made it my personal mission to teach audiences what opera is and what it is we do. There are too many people in our lives who sacrifice so much (including our own sacrifices) in order for us to be where we are. We opera singers work so much, so, again – no, opera is not a hobby.
Don’t miss the chance to see Cecilia in Carmen, Bizet’s breathtaking opera. Performances are November 3 & November 5 in Overture Hall. Tickets start at $18; visit madisonopera.org for more information.
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