An interview with Denyce Graves

American mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves has captivated audiences across the globe for over four decades, gracing the world’s most esteemed opera houses and concert halls. Her defining operatic portrayals include the eponymous heroines Carmen and Dalila, and the more contemporary Margaret Garner in The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson. She has been prominently featured on national public television, appearing in celebrated programs ranging from Great Performances to Sesame Street; and has been an ambassador for classical music at large at significant national events including the National Memorial Service following 9/11, the inauguration of George W. Bush, and the memorial service for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  On January 24, Graves retired from the stage following the final performance of the Metropolitan Opera’s recent production of Porgy and Bess. She joins WFMT to share selections from her extensive discography and to discuss the next chapter of her galvanizing career including the work of The Denyce Graves Foundation.