Susannah: Sin, a loss of innocence, and repentance

In this episode of Behind the Blue Curtain, host Martha Collins explores Carlisle Floyd’s gripping opera Susannah, a powerful story of innocence, sin, hypocrisy, and repentance. Soprano Hanna Brammer, who stars in the title role, shares insights into Susannah’s emotional journey and the challenge of portraying her dramatic transformation. The conversation continues with Christopher James Ray, former assistant and protégé of Carlisle Floyd, who reflects on Floyd’s legacy, his mentorship, and why Susannah remains one of the most enduring and relevant works in American opera.