My mother was the worst kind of stage mother. She would make me and my younger sister and brother little duckling costumes and put us in kiddie shows. Renee Fleming badbrothercostume Change image and share on social
I am so envious of my colleagues from 100 years ago who only sang new works, they hardly ever sang revivals. Renee Fleming agocolleagueenvious Change image and share on social
I've always been inspired by artists who have shown musical and intellectual curiosity and the courage to take risks. Renee Fleming artistcouragecuriosity Change image and share on social
A lot of performers don't want to leave the circuit, the European opera house circuit, partly because most singers don't sing many concerts, or at least not while they are in their prime. Renee Fleming circuitconcerteuropean Change image and share on social
I want to get out of the major opera houses. Renee Fleming housemajoropus Change image and share on social
Certainly, jazz has become more of a niche, which is surprising, because it's our music. It's the national music of America. Renee Fleming americajazzmusic Change image and share on social
My worry is that opera will become an historic art form as opposed to a living, breathing thing. Renee Fleming artbreatheform Change image and share on social
I don't want to record anything unless it can be great and genuinely interesting. Renee Fleming genuinelygreatinterest 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