Mirella Freni

Most of the big singers came to Modena - Gino Bechi, Renata Tebaldi, Giuseppe Di Stefano - but I didn't have a…

— Mirella Freni

I insist on two months' vacation each year and resting between performances, spending time with my family.

— Mirella Freni

Naturally I made mistakes in my career.

— Mirella Freni

Maturity gives you greater possibilities, which I think instinctively come out.

— Mirella Freni

I have worked hard and with joy.

— Mirella Freni

To be a great artist, you have to know yourself, set your sights high and work very hard.

— Mirella Freni

I made some mistakes, but not many. And I was always honest: 'OK, this role is not for you.' Sometimes you can…

— Mirella Freni

I love and respect my instrument. I was born with an instinct for what is right, the correct technique, and I have…

— Mirella Freni

I like to spend several months at least in a particular opera house.

— Mirella Freni

We had a tiny little car that was always breaking down in the street. I couldn't drive, so Luciano would make me…

— Mirella Freni

I sang Violetta with Karajan at La Scala too early. The problem was that I was too young and there were fans…

— Mirella Freni

Next to Bortolamasi I am nothing.

— Mirella Freni

With young singers, I try to give them the right technique, and when they are mature, we work on expression. Because if…

— Mirella Freni

We singers are like boxers in that we have our own categories. If you go outside those categories you are in trouble.…

— Mirella Freni

When my daughter was a little girl, I try to stay in Europa, to stay home with her.

— Mirella Freni

At heart, I am a Cenerentola.

— Mirella Freni

My specialty is singing long phrases with big legato and nice expression.

— Mirella Freni

I have always felt a connection between daily life and art...my reality has been my key.

— Mirella Freni

When I was young, I kept a book about my performances. It was easier then, because I was not so very busy.

— Mirella Freni

In Europe they like my Marguerite.

— Mirella Freni

I built my career more by saying no than saying yes.

— Mirella Freni

When the music touches you, language is no barrier.

— Mirella Freni

All the women of Modena know well how to cook and so do I.

— Mirella Freni

I have done my job honestly.

— Mirella Freni

I don't run, run, run around all the time.

— Mirella Freni