I'm a sloucher, sort of, when nobody's looking. Jessye Norman slouchersort Change image and share on social
I try to frighten my very young colleagues into studying and understanding their voices before they attempt things that are beyond them. It's wise to take gymnastics and swimming to strengthen the body, because people don't realise what an athletic undertaking singing actually is. Jessye Norman athleticattemptbody share on social
I was given a stethoscope in a child's 'doctor's bag' at about age six and I loved it! One could hear the heart beating through that plastic toy. Jessye Norman agebagbeat Change image and share on social
I have enjoyed most particularly reading the correspondence between Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. The genuine friendship, competitiveness and support that thread through their communications are life lessons for us all. Jessye Norman communicationcompetitivenesscorrespondence share on social
I love singing jazz. I don't like the idea that classical music should be over here and jazz should be someplace else. It's all wonderful, and we should be open to enjoying it all. Jessye Norman classicalenjoyidea Change image and share on social