CARTER
On playing loyalty in the face of tragedy:
"At her core, Belinda is a true friend, and she takes her role in Dido's life very seriously. She loves her queen and deeply wants, selflessly, nothing more than for Dido to be happy."
On the intimacy of Purcell:
"This kind of music is exactly what my voice likes to sing. As an early music specialist, I'm thrilled to be a part of this production. While Opera Kansas has perhaps become best known for producing new works, there is so much to be gained by looking back through history to a cornerstone work like this one."
On performing for Wichita:
"While I'm not a native, I now couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I'm grateful for the opportunity to perform this music, with a group of this caliber, all in my adopted hometown."
