Having to travel so much plays havoc with your personal life. Renee Fleming havoclifepersonal Change image and share on social
Some of my first teachers were incredibly tough. You could never sing more than three words without being stopped and having to do it over 20 times. I loved that - that sort of process of dissecting and trying to figure out and master this incredibly mysterious instrument. Renee Fleming dissectfigureincredibly share on social
I listen to archival and historic recordings. I love watching singers. I learned a lot from watching videos. Renee Fleming archivalhistoriclearn Change image and share on social
For a while it was hard for me to say no to work. Renee Fleming hardwork 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
Every singer eventually gets around to a Christmas disc. Renee Fleming christmasdisceventually Change image and share on social
Everybody's a work in progress. I'm a work in progress. I mean, I've never arrived... I'm still learning all the time. Renee Fleming arrivehavelearn Change image and share on social
I have a certain image that's more classic, and I'm happy to stay out of the fray. Renee Fleming classicfrayhappy Change image and share on social
Learning operatic roles is ongoing, and I find that I can learn on the train or subway, during a manicure, getting my hair done, and even while driving if I only look at the score at red lights. Renee Fleming drivefindhair Change image and share on social