Renee Fleming talks about legato singing

Interesting section of an interview with conductor Antonio Pappano were Renee Fleming talks about legato singing, phrasing, head voice, etc. This is from Fleming's recent DVD release of LA TRAVIATA on Opus Arte.

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[jawhitney25]

Loved this. Thank you so much for posting! Do you happen to have any more of the interview? I downloaded the opera on I-Tunes, but to my disappointment, it didn't come with any "extras." It would be much appreciated! :-)

[asdfopera]

Yes, I actually read that this would be the first opera video offered on itunes, but I bought the DVD anyway. :) 

[emtorreador]

I LOVE that Antonio is always so concerned with teaching others the pragmatics of opera singing. Its great. Its so helpful to all of us.

[Bess Moser]

I could listen for hours to Renee talk about her art and her joy of singing. LOVE.

[Guilherme Noronha]

great video <3

[critter mccormick]

That was cool. Glad I watched that, she says a lot of the same things my own voice teacher says all time. Cool.

[Kathryn VanBoskirk]

I value Renee's dedication to educating her public!!

[Jennifer Zuiff]

omfg i love this woman soooo much!!!! i agree with EVERYTHING she is saying! ach! ATrue Goddess!

[Sarah Adams]

This is wonderful-- I'm a soubrette coloratura and I have the HARDEST time with legato.

Fantastic!

Thank you so much for posting this.

[Mark Jackson]

The mark of a mature singer is being able to recognize that their work will never be done.

[lombard1001]

thank you. Especially the final part is crucial to singers.

[ternitamas]

In a few minutes she gave the fundamentals of healthy and expressive technique. Emotions come from the guts and having good support and head voice always present in all your singing is the golden secret of a good and healthy technique

[Dave Glo]

She is truly one of the great artists of our time. And an accomplished technician as well. She really knows and understands the workings of the voice.

[liguten]

N'oubliez pas les legati de Caballé!