Quotes By Renee Fleming
There's no performance where I never have to think about setting up a phrase or making a technical adjustment while I'm performing.
Renee Fleming
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
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
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
When a human being without amplification makes a sound that is high and loud, it is almost unworldly.
Renee Fleming
I am so envious of my colleagues from 100 years ago who only sang new works, they hardly ever sang revivals.
Renee Fleming
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
Because everything about the voice interests me, I felt it would be fascinating to learn a completely different style of singing.
Renee Fleming
My parents discussed singing every night over the dinner table; I had a tremendous music education.
Renee Fleming
I've always been inspired by artists who have shown musical and intellectual curiosity and the courage to take risks.
Renee Fleming
I listen to archival and historic recordings. I love watching singers. I learned a lot from watching videos.
Renee Fleming
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