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While it's a fact that a voice begins with natural talent, any talent must be nurtured, cajoled, wrestled with pampered, challenged, and, at every turn, examined.

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Renee Fleming
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: February 14
Musician
Opera Singer
Indiana
Pennsylvania
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My worry is that opera will become an historic art form as opposed to a living, breathing thing.
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I think singing it when its done well is extremely natural. It feels great.
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I enjoy the more floaty, exposed, elegant singing.
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Contrary to the norm, as my technique improved my voice became higher.
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