When you sing opera you are very far from the people, you are onstage, and between you and the people there is the orchestra. So you have to launch your emotions very, very far. When you sing pop, you are singing very close - the microphone is very close to your mouth. You can whisper your emotions into the microphone.

Even in the most beautiful music there are some silences, which are there so we can witness the importance of silence.

While they are kids, my children must do as I say.

People are often quite surprised by the sport and leisure activities practised by the blind. For example, tandem cycling is very popular.

Popularity gets up people's noses. But I understand the importance and the function of popular music. There is an artistic purpose. Popular music helps people to develop a curiosity and leads them towards classical music.

My idol has been Franco Corelli. But every singer can teach you something.

I speak to God every day.