I think every singer should be able to jump in for a singer who has been sick, for instance, and learn an opera in two days. I know people who can do it. Bryn Terfel dayinstancejump Change image and share on social
Welsh is my mother tongue, and my children speak it. If you come and live in this community you'll work out pretty quickly that it's beneficial to learn the language, because if you're going to the pub or a cafe you need to be a part of the local life. Bryn Terfel beneficialcafechild share on social
It was in Cardiff, and the cast was 60 per cent Welsh-speaking. It's the first time I've walked into a rehearsal room speaking my mother tongue, which in itself was a breath of fresh clean air from the Welsh mountains. Singing Hans Sachs is always a milestone, but I was happy to be part of such an achievement, not personally but as a company. Bryn Terfel achievementairbreath share on social
I've been amazed by the numbers that have come out to see the torch relay, so being a part of it is lovely. Bryn Terfel amazehavelovely Change image and share on social
Good acting is about being as natural and calm as possible. These days producers have such definite ideas that you have to be prepared to do whatever they ask. Bryn Terfel actcalmday Change image and share on social
For three years, the 'Meistersinger' score was a ball and chain to me. It went with me to every city and concert hall. Bryn Terfel ballchaincity Change image and share on social
I started singing because I come from Wales. Bryn Terfel singstartwale Change image and share on social
I work on my voice through what I have to sing. Bryn Terfel singvoicework Change image and share on social
If you have a recital to do, you have to memorize the songs. I never use music when I do recitals. It produces an instant barrier, both for yourself and the audience. Bryn Terfel audiencebarrierinstant Change image and share on social