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My worry is that opera will become an historic art form as opposed to a living, breathing thing.
Renee Fleming
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Renee Fleming
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: February 14
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Opera Singer
Indiana
Pennsylvania
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I have a certain image that's more classic, and I'm happy to stay out of the fray.
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I want to get out of the major opera houses.
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I listen to archival and historic recordings. I love watching singers. I learned a lot from watching videos.
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I'm American. I'm eclectic. I'm going to follow my musical passions. And if people don't like it, and it hurts my legacy, I'm not going to worry about that.
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