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Opera Behind Bars
BBC4 Radio
by James Naughtie
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Maximum security inmates at Sing Sing correctional facility in upstate New York are being introduced to opera. Mezzo-soprano singer Joyce DiDonato spoke to Today’s special correspondent James Naughtie about her experience showcasing her talents to a new audience. She said her experience confirmed that “opera is for everybody” and is “universal”.