Actually, I feel music becoming more and more important. It's a big source of inspiration. With what's going on in the world, we feel almost desperate. Music also brings you peace.

We consider Monteverdi the first composer of opera. There was someone before, but everything started with Monteverdi.

When I had my first voice lesson I was 15 years old. And I had a really good teacher. This is what made all the difference. A good teacher will teach you the technique, but also how to listen to your voice.

Well, what I tried to do is to just listen to my voice, because my voice is my boss. She decides.

Well, I don't think a specific role can destroy your voice. What can destroy your voice is when you... make an error. Everybody can make an error. But then you need to realize what is your way.

The restaurants close here in Salzburg. They don't really have a nightlife in the winter time.

Arizona is gorgeous. The sunshine in Arizona is gorgeous red.