Even in the most beautiful music, there are some silences, which are there so we can witness the importance of silence. Silence is more important than ever, as life today is full of noise. We speak a lot about environmental pollution but not enough about noise pollution.

I have always felt an excellent rapport ever since my very first concert in Britain at Hampton Court. I have always felt understood. The British understand opera very well.

In singing, you cannot 'cheat' if you want to give emotions to those who are listening. You must have something to tell.

I am a very lazy man, so, for me, the dream is to be at home on the chair with my family.

It's true that I suffered a lot, especially when I was younger.

Destiny has a lot to do with it, but so do you. You have to persevere, you have to insist.

I speak to God every day.