From the spiritual came the blues, gospel, and rhythm-and-blues. I heard all of that music growing up, and that has influenced how I approached classical music. I'm sure of it. — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
I bring my classical training - some of it, but not all of it - and also my background and culture, to spirituals. And… — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
In spirituals, the talk of heaven and deliverance was code for a better life. 'Crossing the River Jordan' was code, of course, for escaping… — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
I hear music that comes out of need, out of grief, sorrow, suffering and out of overcoming these things, as well. That journey to… — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
Wynton and Christopher were really great experiences for me because they are both very gifted artists. — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
I sing what I sing. And that's recitals and orchestra concerts. To appease - no, that's not the right word - let's say to… — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
The question is not... if art is enough to fulfill my life, but if I am true to the path I have set for… — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
I'm a consumer as well as a performer. Among my leisure-time activities is going to the theater. I'm very interested in that. — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
When I do concerts and recitals, the two most common requests are spirituals and opera. — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
Some of the things that have been the most meaningful to me have been experiences I've shared with my family. — Kathleen Battle Copy Share Image
