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The word 'operatic' is often misused to mean over the top, where someone is over-emoting. And that does a terrible disservice because 'operatic' to me means a commitment and a belief to the emotion of the moment that is sincere.

Opera is a beautiful and important diversion for me.

Art is all about the experience. I could say I don't really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, 'Blimey, look at that.'

An operatic voice is like no other.

It's logical for us to sing, but not necessarily operatic pieces.

As the director of an opera, it is my responsibility to unify the style of the particular performance, but one can certainly approach the piece from different points of view. That's what makes it interesting and keeps it alive.

What I've discovered and really confirmed to myself is that opera really likes loud colours, and you need something bold, something savage, unpredictable, passionate. You can't really run a two-hour opera round some muted murmuring.

Opera is one of the most important art forms. It should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.

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