[Perform-Talk] FW: Here is the show notes for Intimate Evening: Listen Link at the end

[annedonnellon at gmail.com]

Hey everybody!

I believe some of you already knew about this, and perhaps you were able to listen Monday night.  If not…

I had the privilege of interviewing with Anthony Corona on “An Intimate Evening” this past Monday.  Details are below and if you have a chance to listen, I hope you will find it entertaining and enlightening😊.

Annie

 

 

From: anthony Corona <Sundayedition at anthonycorona.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 11:13 AM
To: Annie Donnellon <annedonnellon at gmail.com>
Subject: Here is the show notes for Intimate Evening: Listen Link at the end

 

Sunday Edition Presents

Intimate Evening with Annie

 

Recorded Monday Evening, May 4

 

What began as an evening of music and conversation quickly unfolded into something even more meaningful, a heartfelt gathering centered around faith, resilience, responsibility, storytelling, humor, and the beauty of finding your voice in a complicated world.

 

Anthony welcomed classically trained soprano, storyteller, actor, comedian, educator, and audiobook narrator Annie Donnellon for a deeply personal and emotionally rich conversation about her journey through blindness, music, spirituality, performance, and life itself.

 

Throughout the evening Annie shared reflections on growing up blind in Cincinnati, her relationship with sacred music, and the ways humor, faith, creativity, and perseverance helped shape her path both personally and professionally. The conversation moved naturally between laughter, vulnerability, music, and meaningful reflection, creating the kind of atmosphere that has become the heart of the Intimate Evening with… series.

 

Listeners were also treated to a beautiful surprise appearance from author Cheryl McNeil Fisher, whose book Apple Batter Up Annie recently narrated in audiobook form. Cheryl joined the conversation live to discuss the collaboration, storytelling, and the power of authentic voice in audiobook narration and disability representation.

 

One of the most moving moments of the evening came when Annie performed a stunning rendition of “How Great Thou Art,” one of Anthony’s favorite hymns. The performance brought an emotional stillness to the room and perfectly captured the spirit of the evening: connection, gratitude, artistry, and heart.

 

Additional conversation topics included:

Life as an audiobook narrator

The emotional responsibility of storytelling

Navigating blindness in creative spaces

Balancing faith, artistry, and personal identity

The role of music in healing and connection

Finding joy and humor while carrying responsibility

The importance of authentic representation and inclusive storytelling

 

This episode is more than an interview.

It is an evening of shared humanity, thoughtful conversation, laughter, spirituality, and music that reminds us how powerful voice can truly be.

 

Earlier episodes of Intimate Evening with… can be found wherever you listen to podcasts by searching:

Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona

 

For all things Sunday Edition, Behind the Music, Intimate Evening, Next Generation Entertainment, and the full family of podcasts and special events, please visit:

www.anthonycorona.com <http://www.anthonycorona.com/> 

 

There you can listen to 24 hours of streaming content, special live events, music programming, interviews, and exclusive content from across the Sunday Edition family.

 

You can also listen live anytime on:

Corona FM

And 2020 The Beacon

 

To suggest future guests, ask questions, share comments, or request Zoom information for upcoming live recordings, please email:

SundayEdition at anthonycorona.com <mailto:SundayEdition at anthonycorona.com> 

 

 

Listen by searching for Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking the link below the Hashtags. 

 

 

 

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