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- BiographyM G da Mota, which is the name that the author uses for fiction, is a variation of her real name: Margarida Mota-Bull. This nom de plume is a kind of modest tribute to her parents, as in Portugal (her native country) children are given both their parents’ surnames. So the G stands for her mother’s surname and da Mota is her father’s. M G da Mota’s novels are not only entertaining when one needs to relax and escape from one’s daily worries, but are also informative: If you like to learn about opera and classical music, past and present, in an enjoyable, original way; then M G da Mota’s work is definitely for you. She has a deep affection for opera because the human voice is a beautiful instrument and opera singers take it to another level. M G da Mota likes all voice types but her favourite is the tenor’s voice, which is why she chose it as the subject of her novel Canto di Tenore. M G da Mota has dual nationality: British and Portuguese. She gained a Masters Degree in Modern Languages and Literature in her native country of Portugal and is fluent in four languages.…
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Proud Moments!
Posted on: 08-12-2012 by: Margarida Mota-Bull
Two of my proudest moments, in the four years that I have been writing reviews of classical music and opera, have been my interviews with Jonas Kaufmann and Joyce DiDonato.
Both Kaufmann and DiDonato are extraordinary singers and artists, as well as kind, down to earth, pleasant people. Proud moments that also filled me with joy. How lucky I have been!
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