Antigone Veronica Silva

Clara Sanabras, a musician and vocal survivor, confronts her former teacher about a past abusive relationship, sparking a powerful dialogue. Antigone Veronica Silva, an opera singer who attended Guildhall in the 1980s, shares her harrowing experiences of coercion and isolation. They discuss how institutional cultures of power imbalance enabled such behaviors, highlighting the urgent need for systemic changes in conservatories. Both women reflect on the challenges faced when seeking justice and the baffling responses from the Guildhall. Their stories shed light on a crucial reckoning.