NEA Opera Honors: Renee Fleming on Leontyne Price

Soprano Renee Fleming talks about the unparalleled career and influence of NEA Opera Honoree Leontyne Price.

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• NEA Opera Honors
• opera
• theater
• arts
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• Renee Fleming
• Leontyne Price
• soprano
• art songs
• voice
• teaching

[Od3tt301]

It's really wonderful to listen to Renee Fleming's interviews!

[Urcheon]

That was just lovely. Ms. Fleming is so gracious and well spoken!

[dubonetducon]

So nice to hear Renee, whom I admire greatly, speak so positively about someone whom I adore. She and Leontyne Price are two American treasures.

[nostopsnopurgatory]

Leontyne Price is more than just a great singer. She's a great role model!

[pinkbeachloverable]

@kngiht84 yes, but  traditionally, do you have to have like a backstage pass or something?

[kngiht84]

@pinkbeachloverable I was at her Strauss recital in Boston. It was her birthday and I had a present for her so I went to the back door during interval and asked if I could see her. She actually came out and gave me a hug! BEST diva on the planet :)

[HeidelbergSoprano]

@pinkbeachloverable No you stand forever at the back stage door but its worth it :)

[pinkbeachloverable]

After a performance, do people who want get to meet renee fleming, or do they have to pay?

[eam886]

Thank you so much for uploading this. Renee doesn't even have to sing and I'm completely and utterly enamored. She is gorgeous to watch. She speaks with such knowledge, articulation, emotion and passion. She is stunning.

[jhutch1463]

I remember when her blue album blessed us. Her La Rondine aria was just astounding. I met her briefly at the old Lions Head in Atlanta after a performance of the Met. Oh Yes....