My style in Italian is very old-style.

You have to have great passion, because to sing operatic music requires lots of work. I study for at least two hours every day. The voice is like an instrument and requires constant exercise.

In my iPod, there are many operas, from A to Z. I have 'Aida' and 'Boheme' and 'Butterfly' and 'Cavalleria'. My passion is for opera, but when I'm in the car, I listen to everything.

The voice is something very mysterious. It's difficult to say what is inside a voice that moves people.

It's always beautiful to sing with other great voices. I like voices in general. It's a big privilege to have great singers next to me.

I loved playing football. In this particular match the ball happened to hit my right eye, the only one which I could see light and colour with.

Singing provides a true sense of lightheartedness. If I sing when I am alone, I feel wonderful. It's freedom.