I was constantly being
I was constantly being pushed toward a European ideal of what it means to be a classical or opera singer, let’s say in the Renata Tebaldi mode. I reject that. Renee Fleming
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I was constantly being pushed toward a European ideal of what it means to be a classical or opera singer, let’s say in the Renata Tebaldi mode. I reject that. Renee Fleming
My worry is that opera will become an historic art form as opposed to a living, breathing thing. Renee Fleming
I’m not exactly an angry young person. Renee Fleming
Well, any time Im preparing for a performance or even a rehearsal, its as if in a way, like any other athletes, these are muscles that support the vocal cords which are just I believe cartilage. It demands a kind of constant warming up and a constant feeling of where is the voice today. Renee … Read more
Singers can also get away with a lot based on youth, strength and enthusiasm, only to find ten years later that what was once just a niggling problem has brought their careers to an end. Renee Fleming
For years, I had no time for exploratory travel. Renee Fleming
For my own singing, I used to be attracted by the baroque, the flashier the better, but now I prefer a simpler, purer style. Renee Fleming
I’ve lived in New York all my life, and we went to the Mormon Pageant each year in upstate New York. It still is a wonderful production. I remember going and seeing the performance and listening to the music. My father had Mormon Tabernacle Choir music, and we would listen to it and sing with … Read more
I have a certain image that’s more classic, and I’m happy to stay out of the fray. Renee Fleming
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