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N.B. In the episode we discuss cancer and mental health. See helpful links below.
Episode 175 is in conversation with Scottish Soprano Monica McGhee. Dedicated to her craft from a young age, following her studies at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, she went on to graduate from the Royal College of Music with a Distinction in the Masters in Vocal Performance programme. From Scottish Opera to English National Opera, Royal Opera House to The Royal Albert Hall, Monica has carved out a highly successful career, performing in a number of leading roles, touring the world with productions such as Don Giovanni, Les Pêcheurs des Perles, La Bohème. and Hansel and Gretel.
Monica was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in
2017. In this episode she recounts her journey from diagnosis to recovery and her unrelenting determination to keep pursuing her career goals. She shares her story to support others going through similar trauma and hopes her openness and honesty will, in particular, break down barriers and normalise talking about health within the arts.
Most recently, Monica was accepted as the Soprano Young Artist at The National Opera Studio for 2020/2021 and this Spring she returns to Scottish Opera for their Opera Highlights Spring Tour.
Enjoy!
Website
https://monicamcghee.co.uk
Social
https://instagram.com/monica_mcghee?utm_medium=copy_link
See Monica on tour
https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/shows/opera-highlights-spring-2022/
Cancer support
https://www.macmillan.org.uk
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org
Mental health support
https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland
https://breathingspace.scot
https://www.samh.org.uk
NHS mental health links
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/
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