The world is full of many beautiful voices; I will perform with many of them. I love women's voices.

More people are listening to opera, and I'm happy - everybody must be given that opportunity.

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

Music is a prerogative of those who are willing to spend time to study it, understand and love it, well aware of the fact that one life is not enough to improve just one single note of what has already been written and performed.

Naturally, women are drawn to a man who understands the subtlety of emotions, and they know I'm a passionate man. But the reason I try to keep myself in shape is so I can sing better, not to look good.

I love eating shabu-shabu in Japan - a kind of beef hotpot. But if you're talking about authentic, traditional food, then Italian cooking is one of the best in the world.

Faith has a role to play in life. It is not related to success. It is the other way round. Success is related to faith. Faith comes first.