I like Strehler, even though sometimes he is very hard, and he never wants to stop - but he is fantastic!
More Quotes by Mirella Freni
I try to have two or three days between performances.
In Europe they like my Marguerite.
It is not easy to sing the way Karajan wants.
I am generous in many ways, but not when I think it will destroy my voice.
Some singers think they are gods who can do everything. But I have always been honest with myself and my possibilities.
It is not easy to sing the way Karajan wants... because Karajan wants always piano, even pianissimo, but with tension. Legato with tension. This is beautiful, but it is harder, not easier to sing.