265. Joshua Owen Mills
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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 🎧
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