Beautiful Voice: A Conversation with Renée Fleming

One of the world’s greatest opera stars, Renée Fleming is also a Chicago treasure. The creative consultant for the Lyric Opera of Chicago, she has become an ambassador for arts education in the city. She is also the force behind one of Lyric’s most ambitious projects: "Bel Canto," an opera based on Ann Patchett’s celebrated novel, which in turn takes its inspiration from Fleming’s career. She will discuss all that and more with opera dramaturg Colin Ure. You’ve heard her sing, including the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl; now come hear Renée Fleming talk.
This program is generously underwritten by Julie and Roger Baskes and presented in partnership with Lyric Unlimited, an initiative of Lyric Opera of Chicago, and 98.7 WFMT.
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[@raymondhummel5211]

I have admired Renee Fleming's vocals and stage presence for years. I have so happy that she is doing so well in her career pursuits. I seen a video of her being interviewed and they showed her dog "Rosie", a King Charles spaniel! Really a cute little thing!

[@brookemartin6101]

The moment Renee asks for her daughter in the audience is SO SWEET, she's obviously a doting Mom. 😊🍎

[@verak226]

She is beautiful, witty and very-very talented. Such a joy to hear her!

[@Shamsithaca]

Very honest, blunt, truthful! Great to hear, no qualms!

[@safetynudge9026]

Aye she is an American treasure. We are so proud of her

[@jasonblack4208]

the thing I love most about Renee Fleming doesn't even have to do with her voice (of which, I actually like her low range better than her high range :P ). she is a case study example of how to be successful, yet at the same time, sane, relaxed and grounded. success is a marathon, not a sprint.

[@Ronbo710]

Love her !! No pretense just GENIUS !!

[@user-ys4og2vv8k]

Wonderful voice, beautiful lady.

[@MsVolksOnlineClassroom]

Renee is certainly one of the greats of our time. Talent, beauty and wisdom. Love hearing her open and honest comments.

[@barryisland5942]

Such a lovely lady. If I were to choose just one word to describe Renne it would be ....
.... sophisticated.

[@rayhummel8921]

I love the master vocal teaching classes that you conduct!. I am learning so much from them.. You are such a blessing to music lovers across the world! Thank you for studying so hard on your music so that we can enjoy your wonderful voice and out standing personality!

[@MaestroFriedrich]

Insightful as always.

[@TheBlfan]

hr arring hitting the mic....augh! the interviewer being so caught up in his questions...augh! Renee Fleming...priceless.

[@t4duke]

We were fortunate to have her perform last week with our Tallahassee Symphony and teach a master class on Saturday for the FSU voice students/school of music

[@liedersanger1]

Sports were never cut! Many high schools in the midwest have a dozen assistsnt coaches and one or no art teachers.

[@jamesrobacker8507]

the mike thing is annoying,i agree,love her,so down to earth and intelligent,and generous

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

There are two sides to the equation in all art. First there is the performer and how they interpret and present the piece; then there is the audience who listen to and interpret the piece. One side is nothing without the other. I was aware of Renée Fleming, however it was only when I heard I Grnitori and the voice that went to the deepest part of my soul' that I discovered the other side of this singer.

[@manonowen1398]

The scratching of the microphone really bugs me! I can literally here it as I'm listening with my earphones.

[@celebrity19812004]

What is hitting that microphone? it is very distracting. Love this interview though, Renee Fleming is indeed an inspiration.

[@RealRyanWorkman]

Maybe Renee's hair?

[@Laura-ge2sp]

it is her earrings. Too bad, such a rookie mistake from audiocrew.

[@liedersanger1]

Who is the interviewer? I don't see his name in the video or in the introductory box....

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

ok

[@Knappa22]

The constant scratching of the mic is very annoying.