For my own singing, I used to be attracted by the baroque, the flashier the better, but now I prefer a simpler, purer style. Renee Fleming attractbaroqueflashy Change image and share on social
I'm American. I'm eclectic. I'm going to follow my musical passions. And if people don't like it, and it hurts my legacy, I'm not going to worry about that. Renee Fleming americaneclecticfollow Change image and share on social
Because everything about the voice interests me, I felt it would be fascinating to learn a completely different style of singing. Renee Fleming completelyfascinatefelt Change image and share on social
I've spent hours and hours doing research into Appalachian folk music. My grandfather was a fiddler. There is something very immediate, very simple and emotional, about that music. Renee Fleming appalachianemotionalfiddler Change image and share on social
At this stage in my career, I don't have to take any big risks. You want to take a calculated risk, not one that leads to people saying 'yes, but there was that one time when she made that big mistake.' It's always a shame when that happens, especially if you've gotten by for decades without anything hugely tragic. Renee Fleming bigcalculatecareer share on social
I think opera has gained a kind of glamorous appeal. It's a live performance that aligns all of the arts, and when it is represented in the media, in film in particular, it is presented as something that is really a special event, whether it's a great date or something that's just hugely romantic. Renee Fleming alignappealart share on social
I don't want to be somebody who stands still and sings pretty. Each song is a world. Each song is a story. I don't achieve nearly what I want. Renee Fleming achieveprettysing Change image and share on social
For years, I had no time for exploratory travel. Renee Fleming exploratorytimetravel Change image and share on social