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Music and opera are a big part of my life.

I love to conduct opera.

I was attracted to opera when I was 15 or 16. A very rich man in England bankrupted himself to put on a lot of opera during the war, but he converted a lot of people, myself included, in the process.

Opera is a beautiful and important diversion for me.

I love opera, I love writing for the voice, I love telling stories with music.

I love opera so much. I would never go back to doing it, but I love to listen - I'm grateful for it.

For years, I wasn't in the least bit interested in opera.

I enjoy all forms of music - pop, classical and opera.

I know that my passion is for opera, but sometimes I like also to sing songs, because there are many beautiful melodies.

It is so important for people at a young age to be invited to embrace classical music and opera.