121 Quotes by 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.

With classical singing you have to put out so much air – you project, you emit force.

I don’t want to record anything unless it can be great and genuinely interesting.

Certainly, jazz has become more of a niche, which is surprising, because it’s our music. It’s the national music of America.

Among the important realizations I had in my own days in the practice room was that if any one route to any one phrase didn’t work after days of trying, then the exact opposite route should at least be explored, as well as every alternative in between, as counterintuitive as that often seemed.

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.

I’ve always been inspired by artists who have shown musical and intellectual curiosity and the courage to take risks.

It is always fragile, being a parent.

I think touring is hard.