Meet the Artists – Robert Goderich

Robert Goderich

Beppe, Pagliacci

Tenor

1. Where were you born and raised?
   I was born in Miami, but mostly grew up in a small town in southwest Montana named Deer Lodge.
2. If you weren’t a singer, what profession would you be in?
   Well, my current day job is with BMO Harris Bank.  If you had asked me when I was growing up, I would be a singing chef in my own restaurant.
3. The first opera I was ever in was…
   The Tenderland with Madison Opera.
4. My favorite opera is…
   Oh gosh, I love Dead Man Walking!  I love pieces that make you as an audience member decide how you are feeling.
5. My favorite food to cook or eat is…
   I am more of a baker than a cook.  Because I have celiac, I love testing/trying new things to make them gluten-free.
6. People would be surprised to know…
   I haven’t graduated from college yet and was told I probably shouldn’t pursue singing when I was younger.
7. If I could travel anywhere, real or fantasy, I would travel to…
   I would love to go to the Arctic Circle  to experience the Northern Lights.  I saw them a lot growing up in Montana, but they that up there they are more incredible.
8. I like to binge-watch…
   …basically anything food competition related:  Masterchef, Iron Chef, The Great British Baking Show, Zumo’s Desserts, Sugar Rush…  I can go on and on.  I love the ideas they give me!
9. What four people (living or deceased) would you like to invite for a dinner party?
   My grandparents Bud and Nellie from my mother’s side, and my abuelos Juan and Elsa from my father’s side.  My maternal grandparents passed when I was 1 and 11 respectively, and my abuelos passed more recently in 2016 and 2010.  I want to sit and find out more about their lives growing up, how they met and fell in  love.
10. Everyone should see Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci because….
    There’s juggling!  Well, and the music is amazing and will touch you.
11. Bonus: One question you wish someone would ask you (and the answer)
    Q. Did you know you could juggle?
    A. No, but thanks to Youtube we all can learn!

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Find out more about Robert and our other Cav/Pag Artists. Don’t miss the chance to see Robert in Pagliacci. Performances are November 2 and November 4 in Overture Hall.  Tickets start at $18!