It's not difficult to sing in German; it's difficult to feel in German. This takes time. It's a culture.

So you see, movies are really another dimension.

I still love to walk in the mountains or be on the sea. I like to be in nature. Sometimes I bicycle. It's important to feel good with your body. The body is extremely important. If you feel good, you have more energy in your singing.

You must feel what you're singing, not just have a good presentation of the language.

It's such a joy to work with different ensembles and create a collaboration. Rehearsing and building a performance is very interesting for me.

The first time I sang with David Daniels... I had never performed with a countertenor before. That first time was magic, it was so beautiful. And he's such a great artist.

I am a person of the 18th century.