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Between Ourselves

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Series bringing together people who have had profound and similar experiences

Series bringing together people who have had profound and similar experiences to hear their individual stories and compare the long-term effects on each of their lives

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Between Ourselves: Series 5

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BBC Radio 4 - Between Ourselves, Series 5, Episode 6

Olivia O'Leary talks to opera singers Amanda Roocroft and Geoffrey Dolton.

Olivia O'Leary talks to opera singers Amanda Roocroft and Geoffrey Dolton about the highs and lows of their careers.

Olivia O'Leary meets two opera singers, Amanda Roocroft and Geoffrey Dolton. 

Amanda was a prodigy who went straight from music school to national and international success but the pressure took its toll and she reached a crisis point where she had to reassess her entire career. 

Geoffrey was also a success at music school whose subsequent career was on an upward trajectory. But, dramatically, he entirely lost his voice and his career shattered. 

Together they discuss the hugely demanding world of opera: the nerves, the backstage humour, the on-stage antics and the difficulties of being constantly on the road.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Olivia O'Leary brings together two people who have had profound and similar experiences

Olivia O'Leary presents the series which brings together two people who have had profound and similar experiences

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