CLAIRE CARUANA -  Soprano Claire Caruana graduated from the University of Malta in B.Ed. Music.  She currently teaches Music in Primary state schools as well as being a piano tutor.  Claire studied vocal technique under the direction of a mezzo-soprano and obtained the LLCM diploma in singing.  Claire also delved in the pop music scene and took part in a number of local competitions including the Malta International TV Song Festival and Konkors Indipendenza, amongst others.

Claire is the fourteenth artist to walk on our CELEBRITY RED CARPET. Enjoy!

"When the concert is over...
you forget all about the challenge"
-  Claire Caruana

1. What were your dreams as a child? Did you ever wish to become a singer or you thought of another career?

I always loved singing and playing the piano and was always involved in school shows, however I never thought to make music my career. I imagined myself becoming a teacher. And that’s what I am today! Actually, I managed to do both…I am a teacher of music!
 

2. Are you more like your mother or your father?

Actually I’m a bit of both. I must say however that I think I inherited my musicality from my mum, since she plays the piano and has a good singing voice as well.

3. Rich and famous .... or .... poor and anonymous?

Rich and famous…to help the poor and anonymous!

4. What is your idea of heaven?

An orchestra of angels – living together in harmony.

5. What has been your greatest challenge so far?

Studying and singing opera and classical pieces is always a great challenge. But when the concert is over, it’s such a rewarding sensation that you forget all about the challenge you had to face.

6. What was your funniest experience with a fan?

Any fans out there??

7. Are you a shopaholic? If so, which shops do you visit mostly?

I love shopping but I’m not a shopaholic. I don’t go over my limits. I don’t have any favourite shops either. I just look around until I find what I need and at a good price as well! However if something strikes me, I would go for it without thinking twice about how much it costs or not!

8. What makes you angry?

Arrogance, lack of respect and big-headedness.

9. A 'YES' you're sorry you have said.....and a 'NO' you're proud you have said?

“Yes, I think I’m not up to it.” Then I realized that I’m able to do it and said, “No, I won’t give up!”
 

10. Which career do you see yourself doing apart from the one you're already doing?

Maybe acting?...

11. Which is your favourite word....and least favourite?

 Favourite word: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (invented by Mary Poppins)

Least favourtie: eh?

12. Can you please send a message to all readers of OGAEMALTA.com?

I would like to share with you this quotation: “Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish – only bless.”
(Artur Schnabel, 1942

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