Renee Fleming

I learned so many roles so quickly as a young singer, I thought it was time to come back to them and make them better - deeper, more nuanced. ↗

— Renee Fleming

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I listen to archival and historic recordings. I love watching singers. I learned a lot from watching videos. ↗

— Renee Fleming

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I think singing is one of the most natural things that human beings do, but it's difficult. ↗

— Renee Fleming

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I think singing it when it's done well is extremely natural. It feels great. ↗

— Renee Fleming

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I think touring is hard. ↗

— Renee Fleming

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I want to get out of the major opera houses. ↗

— Renee Fleming

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I want to keep my voice young, with nothing heavy. ↗

— Renee Fleming

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I was always a very good student. ↗

— Renee Fleming

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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

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I would love to do more private concerts. ↗

— Renee Fleming

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