Music making is the most joyful activity possible, the most perfect expression of any emotion.

I am a very superstitious person.

I remember quite well that 10,000 audience sang with us three on the spot, and ever since then, I always thought the Chinese audience are the greatest audience.

Opera is one of the most important art forms. It should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.

It is not always a matter of wild ovations and legendary performances. Sometimes you are just happy to get through an opera without trouble.

In opera, as with any performing art, to be in great demand and to command high fees you must be good of course, but you must also be famous. The two are different things.

I think Beijing deserves the Olympics in order to be with all the rest of the world recognized.