Joining Alexa Terry for this episode is the wonderful Duncan Rock who spoke to Alexa in our 100th episode on the topic of the voice and dairy. He’s just returned from performing in Benjamin Britten’s 'The Rape of Lucretia' at Toulouse’s Théâtre du Capitole. In addition to being a professional Baritone, Duncan is a nutritionist and physiotherapist. He’s on the podcast to discuss singing and fitness, the do’s and don’ts, myths and facts
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BEST MOMENTS
‘Exercise is one of the best things you can do to increase your length and quality of life’
‘It doesn't matter how good your technique is, if you’re out of breath, you’re not going to be able to do it’
‘People who have high cardiovascular health, their vocal tissue recovers faster’
‘Address each part of the pillar as its own goal’
‘There is no relation to the visibility of someone’s six-pack and its rigidity or flexibility’
‘Don’t do crunches, I don’t think it’s necessary’
‘Getting the right amount of nutrients from whole foods is infinitely more important than nutrient timing’
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Duncan is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London) and West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. He has an active career as an operatic baritone performing roles at many of the world’s leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera, Glyndebourne, English National Opera, Teatro Real and the Boston Lyric Opera. As a baritone soloist, he has recorded and performed with the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Duncan also works as a nutritionist and nutritional science writer. He holds a Masters of Science in Nutritional Science and an advanced diploma in nutrition and weight management.
His speciality is combining his parallel fields of study and providing nutritional information for performing artists. He is cognisant, from an academic and personal standpoint, of the heavy demands of a busy performing and travel schedule. He has been using his knowledge of diet and nutrition to propel his own career and help other performers attain optimal vocal and physical health.
Duncan is now part of the team at the Sussex Back Pain Clinic.
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