i am very happy. i am very happy to be part of this amazing contest. i am going to be honest, the main thing, yes, is to win. but why i go to the competition is to learn. most of the time in these big competitions there are people who are established singers, so you learn how they behave on stage. but winning is important, right? winning is also important! cecilia's talent shines through, and is bringing her recognition. but it has not been an easy path for black opera singers. the royal opera house