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I was constantly being pushed toward a European ideal of what it means to be a classical or opera singer, let's say in the Renata Tebaldi mode. I reject that.

Renee Fleming

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Renee Fleming
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: February 14
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Opera Singer
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Renee Fleming
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