In the early '90's, before this interview, Ms.Fleming was performing at the SF Opera House (I forget which show; I was too broke in those days to attend). But I met her, as she had accepted an invitation to a party given by a friend of mine in his small Oakland apartment; most of the gathering were habitual opera attendees in the standing-room-only section; ( ie, fervent fans & dirt-poor). She was charming & unassuming, & gave everyone her undivided attention. All this & the voice of an angel!
I loved opera my whole life, and there were many greats throughout the years. But Ms Fleming was always something very special in this world☝🏼strangely, the technique was never the main thing that captured me in her presence onstage…it was her feeling the role, her living the character. Her compassion, her sympathy and her empathy for every woman she played onstage always were way above typical opera bravado, and it was something that made her probably the greatest of em all. My love, admiration and adoration for Ms Fleming is truly eternal♥️👏🏼
And she STILL’s got it….25 years after this interview! Wish her voice teacher, Beverly Peck Johnson was mentioned. She had a lot to do with all of the success too….
A very interesting story revealing a warm and 'normal' lady who has an enormous gift, her singing voice, and who is trying to find that delicate balance between her family and her professional life. Thank you :)
Fellow SUNY grad Renee Fleming. Also an Eastman grad (Rochester native here and lived 2 minutes from Eastman). Kudos on receiving a well deserved honor.
Renee sang beautifully in 'The Hours' at the MET, last season. The role is not as vocally demanding as a major Mozartean role, or as her signature Rusalka. She filled the bill amply.
@@teresitasocorrojoson1861 I read about it in her autobiography, Inner Voice, but this is the first time I've heard is. She really, really is good! She could have easily been at the top of the field in that genre which isn't too surprising.
Controlled scream, what a perfect description. That's why this form of singing is so expressive but not too extreme. Her voice is beautiful, no doubt, some people complain that it's too creamy, but listening to her Beau Soir by Debussy...her musicality is what makes her the best opera singer in America. I listened to her very close at Lincoln Center once, and really, there was no point that anyone can complain about. Btw, her daughters are adorable...must be really really hard to leave them behind for tours. Now she is retired (kinda), I hope she spends more time on what matters to her most. Thank you.
She’s wonderfully talented and it took courage to be so vulnerable in telling her story. As an aside, completely unrelated to her, turning streetcar into an opera just goes against my every fiber of being. 😣😣😣
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In the early '90's, before this interview, Ms.Fleming was performing at the SF Opera House (I forget which show; I was too broke in those days to attend). But I met her, as she had accepted an invitation to a party given by a friend of mine in his small Oakland apartment; most of the gathering were habitual opera attendees in the standing-room-only section; ( ie, fervent fans & dirt-poor). She was charming & unassuming, & gave everyone her undivided attention. All this & the voice of an angel!
Wonderful
It’s people like Renee Fleming who give our lives meaning, color, and happiness. I'm deeply grateful!
I loved opera my whole life, and there were many greats throughout the years. But Ms Fleming was always something very special in this world☝🏼strangely, the technique was never the main thing that captured me in her presence onstage…it was her feeling the role, her living the character. Her compassion, her sympathy and her empathy for every woman she played onstage always were way above typical opera bravado, and it was something that made her probably the greatest of em all. My love, admiration and adoration for Ms Fleming is truly eternal♥️👏🏼
This woman is hands down the greatest voice of our time and is deserving of all her Blessings! I absolutely adore her she is a true Superstar!
And she STILL’s got it….25 years after this interview! Wish her voice teacher, Beverly Peck Johnson was mentioned. She had a lot to do with all of the success too….
As did the late Patricia Misslin, I believe. (SUNY-Potsdam)
A very interesting story revealing a warm and 'normal' lady who has an enormous gift, her singing voice, and who is trying to find that delicate balance between her family and her professional life. Thank you :)
People like Renee Fleming are what give our lives purpose, vibrancy, and joy. I'm really appreciative!
Great piece about a fabulous talent.
Fellow SUNY grad Renee Fleming. Also an Eastman grad (Rochester native here and lived 2 minutes from Eastman). Kudos on receiving a well deserved honor.
These footages are amazing, wish we had more of them on TH-cam
Her voice is glorious and she appears to have a beautiful soul❤️
Congrats to Renee on her Kennedy Center Honor
@ 11:58 I was like WHAT! Renee Fleming knows how to drive a car; how cute! 😝 May her voice ring forever!
PING! yes. my high-school music director and voice teacher said my voice had a nice clear "ping". awesome memories.
I want to meet Renee Fleming Someday, I am Totally a Super Fan.
Renee sang beautifully in 'The Hours' at the MET, last season. The role is not as vocally demanding as a major Mozartean role, or as her signature Rusalka. She filled the bill amply.
I've seen her the past years in Broadway. I can't believe she can Scat.
@@teresitasocorrojoson1861 I read about it in her autobiography, Inner Voice, but this is the first time I've heard is. She really, really is good! She could have easily been at the top of the field in that genre which isn't too surprising.
Renee is a fellow high school alumni. Unfortunately, I graduated before she was in high school. But I was in the choir
She’s fabulous 💯
The best female singer in America, that's saying it 😮
And now a Kennedy Center Honors inductee🎉
Controlled scream, what a perfect description. That's why this form of singing is so expressive but not too extreme. Her voice is beautiful, no doubt, some people complain that it's too creamy, but listening to her Beau Soir by Debussy...her musicality is what makes her the best opera singer in America. I listened to her very close at Lincoln Center once, and really, there was no point that anyone can complain about. Btw, her daughters are adorable...must be really really hard to leave them behind for tours. Now she is retired (kinda), I hope she spends more time on what matters to her most. Thank you.
She has not retired. But rather has retired some of her roles. She is still quite busy.
💙
Creamy, what a perfect word for her beautiful tone :)
Thank you. I daw this when it when it aired.
Amazing singer!
She is simply and absolutely wonderful …
The roar at the end speaks for itself.
❤
THIS WOMAN ! A NATIONAL TREASURE .--------------MJL, 77 Y/O
What a voice!
I miss Renee Fleming. And she's left handed!❤
The best of the best👏👏
Brava!!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Absolute icon
She cracked on her cadenza, that's why they booed.
Such a beautiful voice.❤
WOW! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
She’s wonderfully talented and it took courage to be so vulnerable in telling her story. As an aside, completely unrelated to her, turning streetcar into an opera just goes against my every fiber of being. 😣😣😣
Streetcar is brilliantly dramatic.
The best singer in the world!!!♥️♥️♥️
This is our Queen.
Fleming Forever. ❤
She was three weeks postpartum during her debut!! Oh my goodness, I didn't realize
Just WOW!
Me encanta esta sra tiemr una voz maravillosa
Nice lady..., No Diva attitude.....
ПЕВИЦА, КОТОРАЯ ТАК РАБОТАЕТ НАД ТЕХНИКОЙ , ЧТО С ВОЗРПСТОМ ПОЁТ ВСЁ ЛУЧШЕ И ДОСТИГАЕТ ВЫСОЧАЙШЕГО УРОВНЯ.
ГОЛОС НЕ СТАРЕЕТ КАК И САМА ПЕВИЦА!
미국인들이 약간 동양풍의 여자를 좋아하나봐요 젊은 날의 르네 플레밍 이자벨인가? 음악신동 여자애도 비슷한 외모인 것 같기도 하구요 ㅎㅎㅎ
She acted haughty when I met her. How sad
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