Cecilia Bartoli

“I did a concert... in September with the Berlin Philharmonic... They're great musicians, and there's always something to learn from them.”

“The songs of Bizet are by a French peer of Rossini. When Rossini stopped composing, he was living in Paris. He also wrote some beautiful songs in French.”

“The goal is always to make a nice tableau painting with the voice. The more color I can find, the more shadow I can find - the goal is always to make more nuance and colors.”

“I went to the Conservatory of Music in school in Rome.”

“We consider Monteverdi the first composer of opera. There was someone before, but everything started with Monteverdi.”

“The media can be a really strong vehicle.”

“Arizona is gorgeous. The sunshine in Arizona is gorgeous red.”

“The voice is an instrument that you really must take time to develop. It's like a good red wine Give it time.”

“The first time I sang with David Daniels... I had never performed with a countertenor before. That first time was magic, it was so beautiful. And he's such a great artist.”

“Well, I don't think a specific role can destroy your voice. What can destroy your voice is when you... make an error. Everybody can make an error. But then you need to realize what is your way.”