I know what I want, and I know what needs to be done to make my performance better. So I do these little askings, about the lights and costumes. It's not the diva speaking. It's the artist who knows how it has to be done. Anna Netrebko artistaskingcostume share on social
The role I really want to sing is Elisabetta from 'Don Carlo.' Anna Netrebko carlodonelisabetta Change image and share on social
When you're singing before 15,000 people at a summer concert outside, you need to look beautiful, because that's what people want. Anna Netrebko 000beautifulconcert Change image and share on social
I have no desire to become a crossover artiste, singing with microphones. I believe in opera; that it is something that young people would love if they had a chance to hear it. Anna Netrebko artistechancecrossover Change image and share on social
I prefer it when the conductor follows me. It is more difficult to work with a conductor who does not listen - even if I understand that sometimes it makes sense when one person is ruling everything. But for bel canto, I have to have a conductor who listens and supports me. Anna Netrebko belcantoconductor share on social
I am still working on developing my voice. I am, I know, better as a coloratura singer than I was. It's a matter of strong breath control and yet making it sound as though it is the easiest thing in the world. Anna Netrebko breathcoloraturacontrol share on social
When I am on stage, I give everything. Maybe because of that, I won't last long, but I don't care. Anna Netrebko caregivelong Change image and share on social
Maybe because I'm a nice and sweet person in life, I like the darker roles. The really dark one is Lady Macbeth. Anna Netrebko darkladylife Change image and share on social
In Russia, I pretend to be a lot of princesses and wait for prince. That was my dream. Anna Netrebko dreamlotpretend Change image and share on social
