The Heroine’s Journey of Susy Rottonara

What is the best thing that I love about my work?

Being active across a range of cultural and artistic fields and linking them together. As the years go by, I can broaden the scope of my work based on what I have built up and offer innovative content. I love sharing my emotions with the audience during my performances.

What is my idea of happiness?

My idea of happiness is linked to peace of mind, which is something you have to work at every day, both in your relationships with others and in your professional life. I believe it is important to learn to enjoy the little things that can make us happy every day.

What is my greatest fear?

Not being able to do enough for the people I care about most.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

Being too impatient.

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?

I admire women who manage to balance their careers and family life.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?

Having to stay indoors for so many hours a day.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work?

Whenever I have played Dolasila, the heroine of the Ladin legend of the Reign of Fanes, and expressed her feelings through my voice and my music.

If I could, what would I change about myself?

I’d like to be more carefree.

What is my greatest achievement in work?

Being recognised internationally as a cultural ambassador and as soprano-pianist.

Where would I most like to live?

I love living in the places where I live.

What is my most treasured possession?

The artworks by my father, the artist ROTT.

What is my most marked characteristic?

Perseverance.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?

Anywhere where I can see my mountains, the Dolomites.

What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?

Anywhere in the city centre.

What books influenced my life and how?

Many. The Soul of the Dolomites by Karl Felix Wolff played a key role in sparking my passion for the legends of the Dolomites ever since I was a child.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?

Music by W.A.Mozart.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?

Princess Dolasila in the legend of The Reign of Fanes.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?

Mums and dads who don’t lose heart when faced with difficult family situations.

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?

Le Rëgn de Fanes – The Reign of Fanes.

What role play stories in my life and work?

Stories, and in particular the Ladin legends of the Dolomites, are the main source of inspiration for my artistic work.

What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ mean to me?

I can make choices and create a part of my life.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?

My parents.

Which people or companies would I like to work with ? 

I would love to collaborate on a project about the heroines of the Ladin legends of the Dolomites with Universal pictures or Warner Bros. Discovery.

What project am I looking forward to work on?

A cultural project featuring music and art, showcasing my dad’s artworks dedicated to the heroines of the Ladin legends of the Dolomites.

Where can you see me or my work?

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?

That is my professional philosophy.

Which creative professionals should Peter invite to tell their story? 

I wolud love to hear the story of Lisette Oropesa and Martha Argerich.

How can you contact me?

info@susyrottonara.com

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