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Opera is a beautiful and important diversion for me.

I'd hate this to get out but I really like opera.

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

Opera is really fun.

I love to conduct opera.

To tell you the truth, I never listen to opera at home.

I like the idea of people coming to opera for the first time and finding it an enjoyable experience. I don't like the fact that opera is seen as elitist and all black ties and that stuff.

More people are listening to opera, and I'm happy - everybody must be given that opportunity.

I have always loved music and singing, and I am open to listen to any type of music. Regardless of my mood, my heart is always set racing when I listen to opera. When I decide which music I want to hear, my choice is almost invariably an opera recording.