I have had a very difficult time with stage fright it undermines your well-being and peace of mind, and it can also threaten your livelihood. – 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
I think opera has gained a kind of glamorous appeal. Its a live performance that aligns all of the arts, and when it is represented in the media, in film in particular, it is presented as something that is really a special event, whether its a great date or something thats just hugely romantic. – Renee Fleming
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