I think Chicagoans have a great set of values. You know what I mean? Kindness. Morals. Ethics. People in Chicago do the right thing. If somebody falls on the street, someone will actually stop and help them up. That doesn't happen in certain other cities. Sondra Radvanovsky chicagochicagoancity share on social
After I turn 50, I would like to sing Verdi's 'Attila.' Sondra Radvanovsky attilasingturn Change image and share on social
Trying to look glamorous while singing is not easy. Sondra Radvanovsky easyglamoroussing Change image and share on social
Opera tells stories that all ages can relate to: love, death, revenge, etc. Sondra Radvanovsky agedeathlove Change image and share on social
HD is not forgiving. Once you see your face for the first time in a movie cinema, you run straight to the gym. Sondra Radvanovsky cinemafaceforgive Change image and share on social
My roots really instilled Chicago values in me. Sondra Radvanovsky chicagoinstillroot Change image and share on social
I guess my first professional experience was when my church choir director told my mother that I had a gift with my voice and said that I should think about auditioning, at 11 years old, for the chorus of our regional opera company. Sondra Radvanovsky auditionchoirchorus share on social
People have this idea that opera singers are overweight and sit at home eating bonbons. But I consider myself an athlete. Sondra Radvanovsky athletebonboneat Change image and share on social
When I am on the opera stage, I am playing someone else. In recitals, I even have the chance to talk to the audience, which is something you don't get to do in opera. Sondra Radvanovsky audiencechanceopus Change image and share on social
The vocal cords are a muscle, and like any other muscle in the body, they can be strained. So you have to warm up. Sondra Radvanovsky bodycordmuscle Change image and share on social