But Enough Joking. I Am Singing. This

When You Are Confronted With An Opera, You Have To Keep An Eye On Everything: The Musicians, The Chorus, The Ballet, The Singers, The Staging.

I Hope I Have Given Back Half The Joy Music Has Given Me.

When Facing Symphonic Orchestras Which Have Played Some Works Five Thousands Times, You Have Nothing To Do.

Young Singers Are Much Better Educated Musically, Much Better Informed, Through Discs And Videos, Than I Was.

Every Three Days On Average, I Am Alone On Stage, Facing The Public.