But I won’t deprive myself of singing opera as long as my voice follows.

What is sad is not to be able to do today what you have done in your youth. But what is good is to remember that – when you were able – you did it to the best of your ability.

Don’t you think it astonishing that, at 58, I am still working at improving my career?

I’m not superstitious because it brings bad luck.

When it becomes clear that no one else shares your level of passion, you are where you belong.

The high note is not the only thing.

I hope I have given back half the joy music has given me.

Sometimes pianists try to sound like singers: me personally, I try to sound like a Bösendorfer.

Honestly, if the public still wants to hear me in some works, I have to go down a half step.

To stay at my best, I have to stop talking during the preceding day.