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It is our responsibility to learn how to speak to an audience that is less informed about music, to give it a reason to want to come and see us instead of going to the movies.
Renee Fleming
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Renee Fleming
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: February 14
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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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Contrary to the norm, as my technique improved my voice became higher.
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I want to get out of the major opera houses.
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