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.

I did a pop album, 'Sogno,' in 1999. I think it's important to record another pop album because many people love pop music. By this kind of repertoire, some people can later discover classical music.

I live for my children, so my number one rule is I won't go away from home for more than two weeks.

I want to have time for myself, my family and my friends. It's important because in order to sing well, you must have inspiration, and inspiration comes from life, from living.

I know that my passion is for opera, but sometimes I like also to sing songs, because there are many beautiful melodies.

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

I change the language with which I use my voice. In opera, I know I have an orchestra behind me; I have to communicate to people very far from me.