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 was constantly being pushed toward a European ideal of what it means to be a classical or opera singer, let's say in the Renata Tebaldi mode. I reject that. Renee Fleming classicalconstantlyeuropean 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
I enjoy the more floaty, exposed, elegant singing. Renee Fleming elegantenjoyexpose Change image and share on social
I have not changed with the accomplishments. I've remained the same. If I had changed, great. You know, but I haven't. Renee Fleming accomplishmentchangegreat Change image and share on social
One of my timesaving habits is to save all of my magazines and junk mail for airplane trips. I walk on the plane with a very heavy bundle, but by the time the trip is over, it can all be thrown away. Renee Fleming airplanebundlehabit Change image and share on social
No voice teacher can be all things to all people. You have to gain information from whatever sources you can. You have to listen. Renee Fleming gaininformationlisten Change image and share on social
I think singing it when it's done well is extremely natural. It feels great. Renee Fleming extremelyfeltgreat Change image and 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
Well, any time I'm preparing for a performance or even a rehearsal, it's as if in a way, like any other athletes, these are muscles that support the vocal cords which are just I believe cartilage. It demands a kind of constant warming up and a constant feeling of where is the voice today. Renee Fleming athletecartilageconstant share on social