265. Joshua Owen Mills

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 innovationWhether you’re a performer, musician or just love a great story — this episode delivers 🎧📩 Got questions or thoughts? Email us at [email protected], rate and share — and let us know what resonated most with you!