I cannot imagine a more satisfying calling than my own: beauty, humanity, and history every day, combined with the cathartic joy of singing.

In a way, being an opera singer is like being a very romantic sixteen-year-old who falls in love with great passion and conviction every month.

I have had a very difficult time with stage fright; it undermines your well-being and peace of mind, and it can also threaten your livelihood.

I am so envious of my colleagues from 100 years ago who only sang new works, they hardly ever sang revivals.

I'm lucky - I can do two things at once.

No voice teacher can be all things to all people. You have to gain information from whatever sources you can. You have to listen.

I don't like to sing loud.