An Interview with Nadine Sierra

When Nadine Sierra makes her Metropolitan Opera debut in the winter of 2015, she can tap into real life for this character. According to the 27-year-old soprano, composer Giuseppe Verdi “nailed it” in his portrayal of the 16-year-old daughter of Rigoletto. In fact, Ms. Sierra would argue that her character, and the famous aria “Caro nome,” are perfect for high school kids: