You can't do opera when already from the 10th row you can only see little dolls on the stage. In such an enormous space you can't put much faith in the personal presence of the individual singer, which is reflected in facial expressions, among other things. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau 10thdollenormous share on social
Anyone who draws attention to himself as an individual, is viewed with suspicion. We acquired this tendency, of course, from America, and we must resist it: levelling, and imitation of what others are already doing. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau acquireamericaattention share on social
Unfortunately, it happens all too seldom that you really disappear behind a work, that you are no longer audible as an interpreter. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau audibledisappearinterpreter Change image and share on social
When you go out onto the stage, all the preparation has to be forced into your subconscious. For the moment of the performance, we all have to return to a new level of unconsciousness. All the reflection and all the doubts have to be laid aside before you start. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau doubtforcelay share on social
Brahms believed that there was no need to publish absolutely everything that Schubert ever wrote. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau absolutelybelievebrahm Change image and share on social
Admittedly, it is really our duty, as artists, to hold up a mirror to our own era; but, on the other hand, these works have lives of their own, and they're still alive today. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau admittedlyaliveartist Change image and share on social
