Meet Filipino soprano Myramae Meneses

In 2014, Myramae Meneses earned her Bachelor of Music Majoring in Vocal Studies at St. Scholastica's College, Manila with a Sr. Batista Battig Scholarship. Four years later, she graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London UK, where received her Master of Performance Degree in Vocal Studies.

Myramae has won in various music competitions both here and abroad. She has performed as soloist with the Manila Symphony Orchestra; the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO); the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.

We recently interviewed her online and here is that conversation.

How does an artist prepare for a competition? What do you think are the advantages of joining these competitions?

I usually prepare by going through my music technically, then later on, dramatically. My teachers are my guide to help me with the technicalities of the piece as well as interpretation. I truly believe that vocal technique is as important as the beauty of the music and the voice. Once all the technical aspect is nailed down then you can easily interpret with the proper intention. I think the process, the metal and physical preparation of joining competitions really hones artists discipline and prepares them to work well under pressure which is a very advantageous skill for future challenges.