“Very few opera singers in history have been able to cross into popular music.”
— Renee Fleming
Author: Renee Fleming
Category: history
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For years, I had no time for
“For years, I had no time for exploratory travel.”
— Renee Fleming
Author: Renee Fleming
Category: travel
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No voice teacher can be all things
“No voice teacher can be all things to all people. You have to gain information from whatever sources you can. You have to listen.”
— Renee Fleming
Author: Renee Fleming
Category: teacher
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I have had a very difficult time
“I have had a very difficult time with stage fright; it undermines your well-being and peace of mind, and it can also threaten your livelihood.”
— Renee Fleming
Author: Renee Fleming
Category: peace
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Having to travel so much plays havoc
“Having to travel so much plays havoc with your personal life.”
— Renee Fleming
Author: Renee Fleming
Category: travel
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My parents discussed singing every night over
“My parents discussed singing every night over the dinner table; I had a tremendous music education.”
— Renee Fleming
Author: Renee Fleming
Category: education
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Learning operatic roles is ongoing, and I
“Learning operatic roles is ongoing, and I find that I can learn on the train or subway, during a manicure, getting my hair done, and even while driving if I only look at the score at red lights.”
— Renee Fleming
Author: Renee Fleming
Category: learning
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My worry is that opera will become
“My worry is that opera will become an historic art form as opposed to a living, breathing thing.”
— Renee Fleming
Author: Renee Fleming
Category: art
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