How did the Act 2 Tristan and Isolde go in Geneva?
BH: It went very well. I had a great time with Armin Jordan, who has a droll sense of humour. We got along very well. He knows his music and his orchestra. It was a real joy. SM Who was your Isolde? BH: Eva Maria Bundschuh. Petra Lang sang Brangane. Hers is a formidable talent! SM: Is Siegfried still in the works? BH: I haven’t got anything firm, but I am planning on doing it. SM: What about Otello? BH: That is also in the works and at this point it is more firm than Siegfried, so watch this space for further announcement, as they say. SM Career-wise, is it the right time to sing these roles? BH: By the time these plans reach the stage I’ll be in my mid-forties. I am looking four years ahead. That should be about right. SM: You seem to be cutting back on your opera performances. BH: I am limiting the time I spend on the road. I need to take more time to prepare roles and for my family. I still like to sing about 50 performances per year of operas and concerts. It’s difficult to sing my
