Guest Picks: Susan Graham

The Leonard Lopate Show | Apr 30, 2015

On April 28, Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Susan Graham joined us to discuss her return to the Metropolitan Opera to star again in the title role of Lehár’s “The Merry Widow.” We were also surprised to learn that she's a fan of classic rock, and sports movies! Find out what else she likes below.

What have you read or seen lately (book, play, film, etc...) that moved or surprised you?

Gentleman’s Guide to Love + Murder

What are you listening to right now?

Classic rock. Now + forever!

What’s the last great book you read?

Children and Fish Don’t Talk: Adventures with Nazis, Communists, and the Metropolitan Opera, by Leshek Zavistovski

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

Sports movies

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Green chili enchiladas 

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