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
The role I really want to sing is Elisabetta from 'Don Carlo.' Anna Netrebko carlodonelisabetta Change image and share on social
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
I have to be more modest now that I'm a mama, but I loved those days when I could really wear what I wanted to. I do love crazy shoes and clothes. But I mean, come on, I'm 38, so even if I like a dress of Betsey Johnson, I have to say, 'Stop it. Go for Chanel!' Anna Netrebko betseychanelclothe 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
For me, St. Petersburg is the city that I can never escape because it has this special energy, even a dark energy. It keeps pulling me back. Anna Netrebko backcitydark Change image and 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
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
