WOW! I have never heard a voice like that for years. I have watched the PBS special over the holidays and was totally stunned. My music interest is
basically blues and rock, but, I think
that you made me explore the classics.

thks
tp

My family and I watched your performance on the 2006 Mormon Tabernacle Christmas Special on PBS. Absolutely Tremendous! Very Powerful Performance!

I was so moved I went online and bought the DVD and am now wondering if you have any plans to perform in Atlanta, GA. during 2007?

Renee
I love your beauty and your wonderful voice, just wondering if you plan to be in the Baltimore or Washington, DC area in 2007.
I reviewed your schedule but nothing is scheduled.
We would love to have you in the area.
God Bless and Merry Christmas
John Harvey

Have just seen your performance with the Mormon Tabernacle Choice. In addition to being gorgeous, your magnificent voice and presentation were the highlight of my Christmas. Thank you.

Renee,
I am pleased to have seen you in Escondido Ca in 2002 and I hope to be able to see anothe live performance again. I think that you are unquestionably a national treasure and it is an honor and a great experience to listen to you and watch you perform.
Thank You,
Bill

Renee...I just watched your Christmas special on Ch. 8 (Arizona State Univ.) last evening. I had not heard you perform before...and I was moved to tears by the effortless beauty of your voice and presentation. It always moves me to acknowledge people using their "God blessings" and honor His intentions through that expression.
Your voice is as beautiful as is your physical beauty. Thank you for sharing your gift.
May God continue to bless your life and I look forward to seeing you perform in person when the opportunity presents itself.

Merry Christmas.

My wife and I heard your voice last night on Georgia Public Broadcasting Network. You were singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.... Your voice is absolutely breathtaking. We both love to hear you sing.

I was flipping thru channels last night when I caught your amazing voice singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I was truly mesmerized and could not leave my seat until it was over. I found myself totally soothed and in wonderment of the sound of your magnificent instrument. God has blessed all of us with you. May God Bless you and yours as well. Thank you, Renee.

Crane School of Music, Son Tim 1989-1993. We're pretty sure we saw you perform with Tim in a couple of operas (he was in the pit). You bio says you went to SUNY as and undergrad, and we remember hearing a remarkable kid singer, and seeing your name, and Tim said yeah, it was this girl from Chili who was a phenom. Only then, she was an alto. I can hear alto in your voice. It's no secret that you have a broad range. I know myself I willed a change from barri to tenor. Tim went on to gig in Michigan for 12 years with Detroit and others, and came back to teach in Webster. We are very glad to see a regular girl doing well on the big circuit. Good for you. And you sure are pretty.

JIm and Charl Isham

Renne' I saw you for the first time on your Christmas special this night on PBS. God has surely blessed you with the voice of an Angel, and you surely bless us all with your sharing of His gift.

Merry Christmas and a Joyus New Year to you and your family.

Dear Renee: I saw you on Martha Stewart and again this evening on PBS your Xmas concert. You are the finest thing to come out of the music world in many years. I cannot believe I have waited this long to become a fan. I have enjoyed reading about you on your website and will be on Amazon.com ordering your CD'S. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent with the world. May God Bless! Please have a wonderful holiday season. Nick Zammerilla.

Thank you for making such beautiful music. I just got done watching the Mormon concert and it stilled my aching heart. My Father died 2 years ago and Christmas was his favorite. That's when he would get boxes of chocolate from me. You brought a smile to my face tonight. :) Peace to you this holiday season.

William Roberts

Hi Rene! I was a dresser for the Marriage of Figaro at SPoloto so many years ago.... I have enjoyed hearing your lovely voice every time I purchase a new CD! I hope you are well. I am great! I am a counselor now and enjoy a front seat to the arts these days.

As ever, Maggie

Hello Renee,

Thank you for another wonderful performance at the BARBICAN on Sat 2nd.Your gown was fabulous and the programme was great. You asked me what I liked best and i think it has to be Vissi d'arte but all the programme was amazing.
I was sitting four rows from the front and directly in front of you, it was an unforgettable evening. Can't wait for Thais.

Best wishes for the future, and have a "restful" Xmas. I am sure you deserve to.

Love Marilyn x x

I saw an interview with you on Bloomberg TV this morning and I was reminded of how much I love to hear you sing.

Congratulations on a wonderful career and an absolutely beautiful voice.

Marco

Hello I am a 14 almost 15 year old singer. I LOVE to sing opera and am a soprano. I would love any advice you may have and I really like your web site. I also enjoyed your book, and certainly got a lot of wonderful tips from that. I hope to start auditioning for colleges in the next 2 years and look forward to auditioning for Julliard. I am already nervous though.

Your biggest fan in the mid-west!

Nicola Loebl

I just finished reading your book, which I found thoroughly enjoyable and interesting. Although I am not a singer in any sense, it was most fascinating to gain some understanding of your approach to singing, most especially the technical aspects and your emphasis on state of mind.

I have enjoyed those recordings of yours which I have, and I assure you that the book gives me an insight which will heighten my appreciation.

Thank you for your work. I only hope my grandchildren will be able, as they grow, to find a similar dedication to their chosen fields of endeavor.

Loved Renee's La Traviata in LA. Heard there is going to be a DVD released. Will it be out in time for X-Mass? Wanted to give it as a gift!

Martin

Hello !
I'am a frenchman, I fall in love with your voice.
Thank you for the pleasure you've done us.
I wish see you in France.
Sorry for my english.
Bye.

Renee, I had the great pleasure of seeing you in La Travita in LA, this past September, and apsoletly loved your performance. Afterwards, I was fortunate enough to meet you. I was the won who said, "you can add all the melisma you want in your next jazz recording. " Well, I just wanted to let you know that your age of diva cd is fantastic. Thank you for introducing me to some new and familiar arias. I hope you earn a grammy for this terrific performance. Love your #1 fan Mel.P.s. can't wait for the next jazz cd.

I´ve had the great opportunity to watch you last year in Salt Lake City for the Christmas with the mormon tabernacle choir and orchestra of temple concert. I would like to thank you for choosing Lo, How a Rose EÉR Blooming song. The whole concert was wonderfull, but no doubts this song was the best piece. I look forward listenning to it again.
Regards,
Silvio

Hi Renee,
We hope you're well, and we miss hearing you live! Hopefully we'll be seeing you in Hartford in December. We can't wait to hear the new CD tomorrow. You are wonderful as always and such an inspiration!
Love Always,
Laura and Ryan Adams

Dear Renee,
Diva looks & sound like a wonderful CD. I can't wait to hear it. Will it ever be produced as a visual DVD? The costumes, your interpertation of these women, their songs, etc. would be wonderful to see & hear!
Is there a DVD of your performing Madam Butterfly?
Keep singing, you make the world a better place!
Alice

Hi! I've recently bought the Lord of the Rings soundtracks and I have to say you have the most beautiful, haunting voice. You are amazing! And singing in Elvish! I just wanted to tell you and I wish you every success in your future projects.
Lots of love Zoe x x.

Renee wore a gorgeous gown at the Kennedy Center Salute to Warren Beatty and others. I have searched far and wide for an image of her in this dress - she looked o angelic - but haven't found one. Does a photo exist and how can I get it?

Just wanted you to know that you inspired me to come to college and major in vocal performance.

Listening to your "Care Selve"....I'm singing that this semester.

Seeing and hearing you sing in the video clips from the 9/11 service at ground zero this weekend was not only haunting but beautiful. I'm sure it was an intensely moving performance to do, especially with all the emotions surrounding you. You are truly a national treasure. Thanks.

We saw you in "La Traviata" last evening and I will NEVER forget your magnificent voice,, (how you do that in a prone position is mind boggling) your exquisite beauty, your generosity to your fellow actors, and the entire presentation. It truly was a thrill of a lifetime. THank you

Rhoda Sharp

je viens de découvrir ce site. Quelle joie !
J'ai assisté à votre récital du 17 Novembre 2005: quel émerveillement, quelle ravissement!
Merci.

Hello!

I am a singer from Texas...I am still in high school and I'm interested in learning a more operatic style of singing and developing my voice. This is a great website!

YOU ARE AWESOMELY AWESOME!!! but you have probably figured that out by now. You are AMAZING! I just needed to tell you that!

Hi Renee! That's a nice photo of you reading "Misty" of Chincoteague Island, Virginia. You wanna go for a horse-back ride with me over at http://www.castleintheclouds.org/ ? IN SEARCH OF...a signed photo of same. Thanks!

I started listening to oprea after I heard the beauty of your voice. I love oprea now and am grateful to you. Your album "The Beautiful Voice" is my favorite oprea album. You also signed it for me! How cool is that?!

I have been big fan and always look forward to the time in the day when I can listen to one of your CDs and relax.

Last night’s (Aug 3) National Symphony Orchestra + Rene Fleming concert at Wolftrap Park in Northern Virginia was an absolutely stunning experience. Even the weather participated. It was unbearably hot – by 7 PM it was still in the upper 90s and no air moving. I sat through a pre-concert presentation by one of the local music critics who discussed the music to be presented. The sunset in the west was gorgeous – high puffy clouds and some “god sunbeams” shining through.


The concert began at 8:15 and opened with the National Symphony playing The Sorceror’s Apprentice followed by The Moonlight Sonatra. The conductor had opened with a brief comment about how hot it was and how the last time Rene came to DC she sang through a huge storm but the weathermen had promised that today’s heat would break by 9 PM. Then he turned and started the Sorceror’s Apprentice. As the music built, lightning and thunder started in the west. As the music built, the lightning and thunder got closer. Then loud cracks of thunder and all hell broke loose. Rain fell as though the heavens had turned on a fire hose – it was so hard it was blowing sideways. It looked as though the flag at the theatre entrance was going to be torn off its pole. Umbrellas were uprooted and rolled across the lawn. Still the orchestra played on. People ran to get under the covered area. Some people just pulled plastic over their heads and sat gamely in the downpour. Still the orchestra played … and, just as the orchestra played the last notes, a huge clap of thunder crackled and roared overhead – and everything went dark! The audience went wild!

We waited in the dark for 15 or 20 minutes while the engineers tried to bring up emergency generators and stage hands raised fabric screens on the sides to protect the lighting. With work lights partially lighting the stage, the orchestra played an ethereal “Clair de Lune.“ Then Rene Fleming floated onstage in an incredible green silk dress (fitted bodice with one of her signature sweeping skirts) and stepped up next to the podium. There were no spotlights – just work lights. She proceeded to sing an incredible piece that left the audience screaming. Then it was intermission and the stage hands worked feverishly to bring up the full lighting. They succeeded. The second half of the concert was equally compelling – It opened with an incredible NSO performance of Ravel's passionate Daphnis et Chloé, Ms Fleming sang several stunningly-performed operatic pieces with summer themes. The finale was amazing – the audience would not let Rene leave – she came back for 5 encores. At one point, she thanked the audience saying “We didn’t think you’d come tonight - it was so hot." During one encore, I Could Have Danced All Night, she had the audience sing along! She finished with “The Last Rose of Summer.”

I had treated myself really great seat (instead of buying my usual lawn seat!). I found myself in a "PIT" seat which turned out to be a chair set up in the 3rd row of the space that is usually the orchestra pit! I had the middle seat - directly in front of the stage. I was about 10-12 feet from Ms Fleming and the NSO conductor…. What a night!

I just went to see Renee in concert last night at Wolf Trap performing with the NSO. She was AMAZING!!! It was one of the greatest experiences of my entire life! I will certainly never forget it. A highlight was that she sang one of my favorite songs: "I Could Have Danced All Night" and even got the crowd involved.

Renee,
My name is Debb and I am a fan of yours. I enjoy listening to your music. I have the Shubert albulm, great work on it. Thank you for your inspirational music. I'm looking forward to your upcoming albulms.

Deb Cobb

(Deb is an adult with developmental disabilities, she enjoys Renee's work. The staff at the group home where Deb lives assisted her in writing this letter and finding information about Renee.)

Ms. Fleming,

I have read your book and I think it is AMAZING!!!! I think every young singer out there should read it. I am 16 years old and am looking into opera performance- your book has given me a lot of inspiration!!! You are very talented and have an amazing voice!!

I just saw a special on Renee Flemming on cable tv. I have never been to or seen an opera. I have never been so enthralled in my life. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL AND DYNAMIC PERSONALITY. My dream would be to see here in person.
Your newest fan
Lynn Lepore

Dear Renee,

i have listened to your new release,Love Sublime twice now. I can't make up my mind about it but I am sure it will grow on me. I adore your voice, whatever you sing but confess I prefer your classical repertoire.

I have also have the Xmas recording from Mainz Cathedral, and it is wonderful! I love your "Holly and the Ivy", it is the best I have heard.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the Barbican in December.

With best wishes and love
from Marilyn in the UK

I play your Sacred Songs CD in my car all the time, and I am reading The Inner Voice. I told my husband all I want for my birthday is to see you in concert!!
Thanks for staying true to the music!

Renee,
I just finished reading your book.I am not a tradional voice student,meaning at the age of 49 I fulfilled my dream of so being able to afford voice lessons.My vocal coach of 3 years,Penny Scheik,loaned me the book and I have been inspired by the technique tips that supplement Penny's teaching.I only hope that young students take advantage of your insights and what it takes to be a professional singer as well as remaining "down to earth".My love of muisc makes me so happy to be able to improve my ability and hope that those who are in the business not only reap the financial benefits but remember the love of music that brought them there in the first place.
Thank You for writing this wonderful book.

Hi Renée,

My name is José and I have been an avid fan of yours for several years now. I am a 2006 graduate of the Crane School of Music and I was fortunate enough to meet you at the benefit concert at the Riverside Baptist Church. A couple of my fellow Cranies and I used to buy $25 nosebleed seats at the Met, leave Potsdam in the morning, see the show at night and drive back for class the next morning. We saw you in La Traviata, Rusalka, and Rodelinda and they were all truly fantastic. I hope to see you in Eugene Onegin this coming season...I LOVE your Russian diction. I hope all is well with you and your family.

Take care,
José

Hello Renee,

I have just enjoyed Placidos "Cryano De Bergerac" at the Royal Opera in London on Sat 27th May. What an amazing man and what a thrill to be there.

I came upon your latest DVD Sacred Songs, by chance in the Opera House shop and it was the icing on the cake for me.

I have played it and been enthralled. I have my ticket for the Barbican in December, and I can't wait.

Have a wonderful time on your tour of Japan and very best wishes.

Love - Marilyn
PS I am listening to your Verdi Requiem whilst I write.

Hi Renee - I continue to marvel at your voice. I enjoy every recording, but especially your Rusalka.

Hello! I wanted to thank you for writing such a helpful book! I am entering college next year as an opera vocal performance major, thus it was nice to get some clues as to what the business is like and the amount of discipline opera requires. I admire your passion and your talent so much, and I hope to see you perform in person someday! (Hint, hint...come to California...haha )

Don't know what to say really. My limited skills as a writer can't do justice to the admiration I have for Renée. I just want to thank her for her singing which never fails to move me. Her voice must be one of the most beautiful in history. Renée only has to open her mouth and a gorgeous sound comes out of it. And she's a beautiful and classy lady also. Thanks for making my life and the world a better place by way of your incredible talent. Love ya!

Dear Ms. Fleming,

I attended this past Saturday's (May 13) performance of Rodelinda and wish to thank you for such a breathtaking performance. I was hesitant to attend a 4hr long production of Handel, but was truly engaged for the length of the opera. Although I have been an avid fan for quite some time, I have never had the chance to see you in person. Pictures and CD's do not do justice to your physical and vocal beauty! You are an inspiration and we are lucky to have you.

Is it true Renee is coming to Baton Rouge for the Baton Rouge Opera?? O if she could just come a teach a few lessons at LSU!!! I would pay anything to just see her...and to hear my voice and give me some pointers!! I would adore that!!

Oh my goodness...I am in love with Rennee!!! I don't know her...or have even seen her...But her voice is amazing and she is my complete role model for what I want to be!!

Dear Mrs.Fleming:
I adore your voice, your interpretation, your magic. I have never seen you on a live concert... When will you come to Spain? You have here many fans! My dream: Mrs.Renée Fleming and Mrs.Cecilia Bartoli singing Vivaldi for me....
PEACE AND LOVE FOR YOU AND ALL WHO READ THESE LINES !

surely you meant a new FILM!!!

Renée stars in a new _firm_ "In Search of Mozart"





Lovely lovely voice... cheers!


Dave

YOU ROCK, RENEE

Hello Renee: What would it take for you to do a master class at a university? You have a lot of fans here...

Best wishes, Mary Gayle Greene, professor of voice, Hayes School of Music, Appalachian State University.

By the way, if you are a serious music student who has completed grades 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12, and you would like to learn to sing, I suggest you attend Cannon Music Camp, a four-week, music-filled retreat in North Carolina's magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. I will be teaching selected voice students!

Please check out the following web sites, especially if you are involved with the following:
north carolina governors school choral, or
all state chorus.
You can find information on a variety of topics:
getting a vocal performance degree,
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P.S., also check out Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music, Hayes Young Artist Scholarship Vocal Information; The winner will receive a Hayes Music Scholarship of $20,000 ($5,000 per year, renewable for up to 4 years) to the Appalachian State University School of Music, and Study Voice at the Hayes School of Music.

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Just enjoyed your guest appearance on Marian McPhartland Show. Love your voice. I have heard it said "The richest child is por without a musical education". Performing or appreciation. BRAVO

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Renée,
My wife and I, along with another couple, flew to Honolulu to see your Friday night performance. You were stunning... magical... transcendent... Words are inadequate to describe how we felt.
I hope you had an opportunity to enjoy some of Hawai'i. (The North Shore was wonderfully rain-free most of the week.)
Looking at your schedule, I'm wondering if we have to visit Japan just to see you in another concert. Perhaps you will book a concert in the Los Angeles area. I will be the first person in line.
All the best!

THIS IS AN INTRESTING SITE.

Renée, I saw your performance with Honolulu Symphony tonight and you took my breath away. Your beautiful voice, which has been acknowledged around the world, was amazing and you looked absolutely stunning in your gowns. It was a magical moment that I haven't felt for a long time. Thank you.
Aloha.

I enjoy the diversity of opinion in this forum.

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Ouch Russell that was cold. Although I didn't really enjoy that particular CD I'm not going to complain about something she's wanted to do for years.

Good afternoon to you,

As below - from your website - Where can I get this DVD - I saw this on the BBC, I cannot find the DVD

In November 1998, she starred in The Marriage of Figaro at the Metropolitan Opera, conducted by James Levine and co-starring Cecilia Bartoli and Bryn Terfel. The New York Times said of her performance on the first night: "'Porgi amor' was a flood of beautiful sound; the climactic tones of 'Dove sono' made the body tingle."

I saw Renee last night in Iowa City, Iowa and it was amazing. Her voice fantastic as usual and she just looked beautiful. She really has no idea of what an amazing gift she brought it all the students and singers last night. Here in Iowa we are not often exposed to a talent of her level.
Thank you so much Renee!!!!

Haunted Heart - what a mistake. I adore Ms Fleming's voice and interpretation - have a huge collection but this album is a big "no-no". What on earth did Ms F think she was doing - those dreadful cover versions, that awful rendition of Liebst du um Schönheit. I cannot bear to listen to it. After putting the CD aside for a couple of months, I tried it again yesterday and had to run screaming from the room - sloppy phrasing, awful German. Please, please don't do this again but keep producing the usual standard of divine performance!

3/3/06 (PST)
Dear Renee,

I just recently discovered your beautiful music and voice from The Lord of the Rings soundtrack. There are no word to describe such beauty. I plan to buy some of your albums because of the glorious sound of your voice in that soundtrack.

What a gift you have to be able to inspire and move the soul of so many beings with such beauty that it is almost difficult to contain.

Also, I got a little 'catch' in my soul (chest/heart) and throat when I scrolled down the homepage and saw the "Get Caught Reading" photo of you. There you are holding one of the most wonderful and treasured books of my childhood -- same edition and cover -- Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry. I was an absolute horse nut growing up and I loved all of her books and read them again and again. I also loved the illustrations by Wesley Dennis. I even drew a few of them (although I was too young to know about plagiarism at the time, but I didn't sell them anyway ...) The Black Stallion series were also some of my horse book favorites during my youth. I wonder if you personally picked that book to hold for the photo because you have a special connection with it? I like to think so -- it's more romantic a notion than that someone just handed you any book to hold for the photo ~smile~

Thank you for adding your own special and unique beauties to this world and reality.

Wishing you joy, abundance in all things that honor you and life, and all your dreams come true, forever and ever and ever!

(p.s. I wish this for everyone . . .)