An opera singer is like an athlete before a match. An athlete cannot overdo anything. In order to perform at the highest possible level, you need to refrain from activities so as to be able to express this power.

I do not think anyone can ever do anything without the help and will of God.

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.

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.

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.

If you have a great love of singing, supported by others' fondness for your voice, then it is worth making every effort, of making every sacrifice, to achieve your goal. A great voice will easily find teachers who are willing to help a struggling young talent, and the ways of the Lord are infinite.