DiscoverThe Fit2 Perform Podcast265. Joshua Owen Mills
265. Joshua Owen Mills

265. Joshua Owen Mills

Update: 2025-09-01
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From school choirs in Neath to some of the biggest opera stages in Europe… this week’s guest is the extraordinary Welsh tenor Joshua Owen Mills 🎶


A graduate of the Guildhall School and former young artist at the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich, Joshua’s career has spanned ENO, Garsington Opera, Savonlinna Opera Festival and more – with acclaimed roles like Don Ottavio and Nemorino under his belt.


Known for his “gleaming legato” (The Times), Joshua is also deeply passionate about new music and personal development – a rare mix in the classical world that makes this episode a truly unique insight into the life of a modern opera singer.


We talk about:

✨ His journey from am-dram to international opera

✨ The mental and physical demands of singing professionally

✨ What the classical world could learn from other industries

✨ Balancing tradition with innovation


Whether you’re a performer, musician or just love a great story — this episode delivers 🎧


📩 Got questions or thoughts? Email us at talk@fit-2.co.uk


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265. Joshua Owen Mills

265. Joshua Owen Mills

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