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,
getting a carolina university vocal scholarship, and
summer music camp voice.

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.

i like this site

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

Anyone near Sheboygan WI (close to Milwaukee), Let me know. I buy,
sale, and trade pigeon from feral pigeons, to fancy and fliers. email
me privately. Thanks.

Vong
208-757-0057
Pigeoto500@...

exquisite

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.

<a href="http://www.marygaylegreene.tk" target="_blank">Study Classical Voice with internationally renowned mezzo soprano Mary Gayle Greene at the Hayes School of Music in North Carolina</a>

Study Classical Voice with internationally renowned mezzo soprano Mary Gayle Greene at the Hayes School of Music in North Carolina, audition for scholarships opera, contemporary works, musical theater, master classes, sound clips, mp3, workshops

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 . . .)

For those who are interested, a note in the program at last night's Mormon Tabernacle Choir concert indicated that the DVD of their Christmas Concert with Renee Fleming will be released in September. Having personally attended the concert and being familiar with the quality of the MTC's productions I'm sure the DVD will be wonderful!

Wonderful!!

Renee, I just finished your book and found it to be beautifully written, candid, and inspiring. Thank you!
Wendy

Dear Ms. Fleming,

I just want to let you know how happy the beautiful sound of your voice has made me and my family. My grandmother had been in bed, in coma, for three weeks and I thought it would be nice to play some music for her. So, I played your casta diva and suddenly, she started to respond!!!! So, not only we're thankful to you for all those hours of pleasure hearing your voice but also beacuse the power of it has made my grandmother come alive again! Thank you very much for that. I loved you in Thais, perhaps my favorite opera and of course, performed by my favorite soprano, ever! You've somehow been touched by God with that precious voice of yours and it touches me how well it works when it comes to healins a person's soul and body!

Nicholas

Looking forward to your visit in our fine town of Iowa City. I am taking 3 of my tennis girlfriends as my husband will be in NYC, he's quite bummed he can't attend. We still keep an apartment there as we are still New Yorkers! And, his business is based in Manhattan. I immediately bought tickets when they went on sale last fall; I don't know much about Opera but your voice moves me! This is my first time seeing you in concert. My seats are awesome and hopefully we will say hello to you after the show. Best of luck!

Maureen Cilek

Hello... Renée, the first time I've heard you, you made me cry (Kurt Weill's Je ne t'aime pas)... thanks...
F.

Renee,

Looking forward to your concert in Dayton this evening, February 21, 2006. I am a member of the Dayton Opera Chorus in rehearsals for Die Fledermaus. You passed right by me in the hallway and unfortunately I was too dumbstruck to speak. Please forgive my inability to articulate, but what was I going to say to you? "Hi, I love you and your insight into soprano vocals"? I didn't want to seem like your run of the mill groupie. Most of the chorus caught a brief glimpse last evening and we are truly thankful! We are thankful not only for a glimpse of our favorite artist, but for being able to use our God given talents which put us in contact with greatness.

Thank You Renee!

Bonnie Dobbs

First time I've heard you Bravo !!
Would like to see you again

Hello Renee,

Not sure you read this guestbook, but just wanted to let you know that I will be seeing you in Buffalo, NY. The tickets were a 2005 xmas gift to me. I joked with a friend of mine that you were the last person to see "in concert" in my entire life as i have seen most of my favorite singers in concert. Seeing you is going to be the most memorable experience of my life!

Thanks for listening, John.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RENEE FOR THE 14TH. I HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL DAY.

Can you please let Decca have your concerts dates for the UK this year. I could not find anything listed on their website and i can't wait to see you again.

Lots of Love

Marilyn x x

Dear Renee,
Hope you had a wonderful birthday. You are a great inspiration to me, not only as a singer, but as a person. I wish to someday be an opera singer and am studying at a performing arts high school so I can achieve that goal. I remember meeting you once and I told you I wanted to become a singer and your response was ''It's a lot of work, but I think you you should definitely go for it''. Well I'm 19 years old now and am giving it all I got, even though it's been the hardest thing I've had to do yet.

Happy birthday, dear Renee! Don't ever stop sharing your voice with us!

Dear Renée,
happy birthday to you!-
Unfortunately I missed you in Salzburg/Austria for the celebration of Mozart´s 250th birthday. You had to cancel the festive concert. Press release said: voice problems in the concert aria with piano obbligato. What a pity! I was so lucky to have a ticket for this event. Nevertheless I was somehow comforted by the fact that your colleague Cecilia Bartoli was able to take over your part.
Good luck for the upcoming year!
Regards
Harald

Dear Ms. Fleming,
I just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday!! I will be celebrating my birthday on the 26th. I'm so excited to finally get to see you perform. My husband is taking me to hear you perform on March 5th for my birthday!!!
Happy Valentine's Day too!!!!

Domesticdiva

Dear Renee!
Thank you for the happy and pleasant moments I've spent on your website! It's
great!
I want to invite you to the website of your Ukrainian colleague Lidiya Zabilyasta!
http://www.zabilyasta.com.ua
Please come in! We'll be very happy if you visit us!
Best regards!

Metelyk

Thank you so very much, Renee, for your Christmas concert at the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City. I was able to see it twice and truly it made my holiday season wonderful. I listen to your recording with Bryn Terfel, Under the Stars almost daily--your voices rejoice together like few others. I hurried and bought your--The Beautiful Voice and Renee Fleming--Arias, and love them as well. Don't forget us, we would love to have you come again, bring along Bryn next time.
Thank you again--you are a joy to hear.

How do I get tickets to the recital at Dominican University on March 5th?

I have asked personaly Renée, and she said in november, that this Prague concert, and the whole tour cancelled.

Sorry.

I heart Renee Flemming!! I am going to see her on February 21st!!! I dave front row seats!!

Thank you for your singing and inner voice that have brought such beauty and depth of feeling to my life.

While visiting the Rising Sun (MD) Library yesterday afternoon (Jan 18) I picked out your cd "Haunted Heart" to check out. Although it said pop/rock on it, I quickly found it sounded jazz and later learned that you were on Martha Stewart. Now I find that you are a famous classical artist. I did enjoy your singing and in particular Stevie Wonder's song, "My Cheri Amour." Thanks for the music. -William

Dears,
I would like to aks you, on every Renée´s website, they mentiont, that on the 12.2.2006 there will be a coccert in PRAGUE, but in prague any ticketsellsagency doen´t know about it. And I don´t want to miss Renée in our capital....so can you help me, where I can buy tickets in Prague?

Please come to the Northern California area.

What a voice, what a face, what an inspiration.Hopefully i will be able to hear you live one day.

Are you ever coming out to Australia. Please do.

Enid,are you still alive?
Renee ROCKS!

Every time I hear you on Prairie Home Companion I know the show goes from an A to an Att. Please keep coming to the show...Also would you consider doing a show in the Fargo Dome or Target Center...Your voice is so lovely that it makes opera so very easy to enjoy

Holiday Greetings to you, and thanks so much for your Haunted Heart!!
JD

SUPERB PERFORMANCE, TONIGHT, RENEE!!I I Can't believe you had a cold. I was dying up in the mezanine trying not to blow my nose too hard and cough; WELCOME BACK TO ROCHESTER (CRUD). I was touched by your performance as well with your sister. Oh, and I just finished your book; what an inspiration! As a soprano, I have the very same doubts you expressed in such an honest way, only I don't think I could have had the stamina that you have. I certainly didn't have the same opportunities or the necessary personality growing up. I wish I could meet you sometime!! If i ever get over this cold, I hope to continue learning and improving while I can (I'm only 57 now. LOL!) BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Renee's performance tonight with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir was spectacular! I recommend everyone buy the DVD when it comes out. Thanks Renee!

Thank you for signing my Playbill before exiting stage Door after the Holiday concert in Houston, Texas December 6, 2005.
Have fun touring with Richard Bado in January. He is a good friend of mine.

The concert was amazing!!!

I heard that voice on Prairie Home Companion show on 12/3. wow!wow!wow! I've never heard a more beautiful Ave Maria. Thanks for making my evening.

What a gift from God! One of a kind voice,& always uplifts my spirit

I so enjoyed watching the concert on PBS entitled "Sacred Songs and Carols." It was entertaining, education and good food for the spirit for this Christmastide.

Congratulations !!
Annie B

Thank you, thank you. I've listened to your Holiday Concert twice this evening -twice enthralled.
Maria

YOUR NEWEST ALBUM IS EXCELLENT. I THINK THIS IS YOUR BEST WORK TO DATE. YOUR WORK IS AN INSPIRING AND NEVER GETS OLD. YOU CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS.

Just saw your pic in time magazine. I have never heard of you but one thing is for sure, You are a Hottie! I will have to find one of your CD's

heard the Joni Mitchell cover on Desert Island Discs-terrible- stick to the boring old classics- leave the rock and jazz alone!

Merci pour ce moment de pur plaisir que vous nous avez offert le 11 nov au theatre des champs Elysees, vous avez été PARFAITE.
Nous vous souhaitons, en échange, beaucoups de bonheur.

Hi Rene,

Just wanted to check in....it's been a zillion years, but, I still remember you from Ralph J's English class at Gates_Chili, when I student taught there in late '71 to spring of '72.
I know I cageily called on you when my supervisor from Geneseo came to observe me because I always knew I could get a solid correct answer from you....anyways...I have followed your career from afar as most of us in the western NY area have...you just amaze me.....and the new cd sends chills up and down my spine...this is also the cd I have been waiting for.....please....don't make it a one-shot deal.....and don't make us wait so long......Hopefully, I will see you at Eastman when you come this time around....take care.....keep being true to your music and heart....and thanks for teaching me this time....about committment, goals and that good things happen to good people. It thills me to have known you, even at that young age, we all knew it would happen for you!!!!


Fondly,

Mr. Biel

PS Hey, did they ever open that time capsule??????????? *smile*

Hello from Salt Lake City!!! We are so excited to see you perform live for the Christmas Concert!!!!!

I have loved your music and you for as long as I can remember. I am totally addicted! Your voice is so gorgeous I cry when I hear you! the feeling is so huge, it always brings tears to my eyes. You have a wonderful powerful voice. I hope someday to hear you in person.
Love Kari Zeeman

I just recently read your biography and I thought it was just fantastic. I wish more musicians wrote books like that. It gave me a better understanding of the life of a professional musician. I have a degree in music but shortly after graduation, I was married and had a baby. Now that my son is in school I am pursuing a path of singing and finding your book was simply perfect timing! Thanks!

Renee. I think you are a very special and talented woman. And have a voice I greatly appreciate..I have only one cd of yours but hope someday to have more. I hope that you will continue to succeed in all you do. Keep up the good work!

Hi, will there ever be, anywhere in the world, a live performance of you Renee together with the English Chamber Orchestra Conducted by Jeffrey Tate?
Looking forward to it.
Peter

Great site! Keep up the good work.

I am a soprano and have been listening to Renee's voice for quite some time. I absolutly love it and I aspire to sing something like that when I am older.

hi mrs fleming !!!

As every person who come check this website, I really like how you sing.


I hope you're gonna answer me.

PS
your book was pretty good, i really like it by the way !!!

good bye, and i hope you' are going to come to sing in paris very soon.



miléna

Divine.

Can you give me some sense of when you will know your 2005/06 schedule? My mother is a huge fan - she missed your concert in California (either Santa Barbara where she lives or LA, I don't recall anymore) as she was quite ill and couldn't get out of bed (despite trying hard). I promised last year for her birthday to get her tickets next time you came to town either in LA, Santa Barbara, Boston or London if she could make it, but I can't find your upcoming schedule anywhere.

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. You should know that you have a quite discerning fan in my mother (you are one of only three favorites who reduce my mother to tears (along with Kiri and Frederika von Stade)) and a growing one in me.

regards,

Xenia

Renée, From the bottom of my heart I Thank You. You are my inspiration in choosing a career in Vocal Performance. I am a member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and am beyond thrilled that we (I) will be able to have the chance to get an up close and personal look and meeting with you. I was recently in a preliminary pageant and performed 'Una Donna A Quindicci Anni' as my talent. I won overall talent, and keeping your smiling face in the back of my mind is what kept me going. Thank you so much for planning a concert in Buffalo. I can't wait to meet you

Hello, Renee! Your voice is incredible and full of passion! I am a music education student at Southeastern University, studying under Dr. Shudong Luo. We were playing your "Handel" CD, and my voice teacher and I looked at each other with that "whoa" look, because your rendition of "Ombra Mai Fu" is incredibly awesome. Good on you, Renee. Sincerely, Jenny Paquet

To Whom It May Concern,

Please, I'm an old freind of Rene's. Well, friend. Let's just say colleague! I'd like to write to her directly if I may. Anyway of telling her this. I'd appreciated this.

Thank you and I look forward to your reply.

Derek

May God continue to shine upon you.

Dear Renee:
I'm 52 I've studied voice for 9 years.
Late, late bloomer. Thank you for all
your help over the years. When I become
frustrated with the vocal problems I've
encountered over the years. And I've
battled all of them. I play one of your
CD's and I find a new lesson.
Thanx so much,
Ramona

As an aspiring Opera singer myself, I just wanted to say that you are my biggest inspiration. I hope to one day follow in your fabulous footsteps.

Hello Renee, I am writing to tell how much I have enjoyed your cd recordings this year, especially the Haunted Heart cd. I hope you continue to use your great musical instincts, that you displayed all of your recordings in the future. My only desire is that you let loose a little more on your next jazz recording. I would love to hear you scatt, hit some high notes, like a horn and put some gospel melisma in that recording. This is what I love about your last recital tour in L.A. and your performance of But Beautiful, with Brad M. Also I would love if you did a recording of Over the Rainbow. The last thing I would love for you to do is some Hugo Wolf lieder and another Handle opera with Bill Christie. I love you Renee. Thanks for being a great artist and human being. Mel Williams

Dear Ms. Fleming:

In the early 60's, I began studying voice, and was lucky enough to be able to sing with the San Francisco Opera Chorus if they needed additional singers.
Being very familiar with so many operatic celebrity voices during the many years, I must tell you that never, in my life, have I heard a voice as beautiful as yours. It is incredible that such a beautiful woman also has such a gorgeous voice. God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
MARINA GEORGE

A tour schedule is on the www.reneefleming.com web site, also there is a link to her new video for the sacred songs cd. Ramona,the rugrat

Renee's voice is captivating. I would love to attend a concert and wondered if her 2005/2006 schedule is available yet.

I will be in London/Europe this December/January, and again in April/May/June 2006. Hoping she will be performing in either England or Europe during that time.

Sincerely
Cheryl Luttrell

I am reading Renee's autobio. right now. And I love it. I am studying to be an opera singer, and have high hopes. I am in love with the sound of her voice and am biginning to understand how much work is put into it. THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING ME

Just heard you are our guest soloist for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert! We are so excited!
You are wonderful.

Hello. I am writing to you at the request of Lee Cullum. She tried unsuccessfully to get on the backstage list this week at the Met to see you. Now she is planning a trip to see you at Carnegie Hall, Jan. 8. What do I need to do to get her backstage after that 3:00 p.m. performance? Certainly you can read into all of this the implicit effusive praise Lee has for your work.
I will be grateful, as will Lee, for your counsel.
Sally Allen-Smith
Assistant to Lee Cullum

It's already September, so could we please have the 2005-6 season described? Thanks!

Would greatly appreciate your schedule for South Florida. I've seen that you will be performing at The Raymond Kravis Center in January 2006. Will you be performing at any other concert halls?

Thanking you in advance for your 2006 schedule in South Florida.

Recorded her biography by Ovation and find many of her notes seem to soar over
the concert hall as though they have wings. She is fantastic in many ways.

i just listened to Amazing Grace song by you. Beautiful!!! I am old enough to be your mother and I wish only that you can enjoy your music for as long as I have enjoyed my singing.

Liebe Frau Flemming,

vor einigen Jahren durften wir Sie anläßlich des Schleswig-Holstein MusikFestival im Kieler Schloß erleben.
Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis !
Heute sind Sie eine der größten Sängerinnen unserer Zeit !
Danke ! God bless you!

Elke & Holger N. Koch

I am very looking forward to seeing and listening you,in Toulouse, next november.
I read your book and was pleased to discover that you are someone full of humanity and sincerity.You are not only gifted, but you deserve that gift, because you struggled a lot to achieve to be a star!
I never learnt music but i love opera since years. Some voices make me feel so intense emotions, like yours!!
i thank you for the emotions and pleasure you give to me when i hear you!
see you soon in Toulouse,"the pink town" (la ville rose) where lots of people wait for you!!
sylvie CLF

Dear Renee,
How are you and your children? I am also an opera singer, but I lost my sight two years ago due to two strokes and a coma. I got your book and am having people read it to me It is very interesting. I wrote to you care of your publisher but have not heard back yet, I know your very busy. I think you have the most bueatiful voice I have ever heard and are pretty too. On the Bel Canto cd it sounds to me during one of the candenza it sounds like you are going up to a high F, is that right? Its absoulty astonishing. I'm looking forward to getting your Christmas cd. When you have a free moment I would be thrilled to get a short note from you.
John Kettler
340 Winton St.
Syracuse, NY 13203
Continued great success and I hope to "see" you in person one day.

I have enjoyed this web site and am looking forward to hearing Ms. Fleming's performance at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, NY on Dec. 21.

Thank you


Beverly Reynolds

I am in love with your voice (and if the truth be know,a little with you too!)You are sent from the angels!Brava diva!An adoring fan x

I would like to know when Renee will be back on A Prairie Home Companion and if she will be singing in Minnesota anywhere else?

Hi, Renee -- I was born in Indiana, Pa. on November 17, 1958, and so I read with interest about you in the Parade Magazine as we would have been (and are) three months apart in age. Were your parents teachers in Indiana or at the university? My mom was a nurse at the time and my dad taught business at Marion Center High School. My uncle, Stan Servinsky, taught music at Horace Mann Elementary School. Where did your parents live in Indiana? Or, did you grow up outside of the town proper???? I would enjoy hearing from you. It was enjoyable to read all that you have done with your career. There's another woman withwhom I graduated high school in 1976 who does sing in New York City -- Connie Kunkle -- She is going to be singing on November 21 with the Skitch Henderson orchestra at Carnegie Hall. Best regards -- Cheryl Stewart-Miller

i just got a video of streetcar at san fran. it is AMAZING. love u R

Dear Ms. Fleming, My brother is a great fan of yours and gave me a copy of your book, which I just finished reading. I have never heard you in person, but I love the Handel CD (I"m a great fan of Handel!) Thank you for taking the time to write the book. I found it fascinating. It's interesting to see what an opera star goes through to reach the heights. I was particularly happy to read how much time you devote to your daughters. Life is not just about You! I am currently living and working in Rome, as a librarian at one of the colleges there. Once a year, I attend the Opera in Rome, and that is such a treat! Last year we saw The Magic Flute, and it was fantastic. Hope you can sing in Rome soon, while I'm still there! I'd love to hear you in that opera house.
God bless you.
Sr Mary Joseph, OSB

hey there,

i am reading your biography and i am a slow reader, it is an extremely excellent book, and it helping me with my pathway careers, any advice?

from kayleigh

Dear Miss Fleming!

YOU ARE THE BEST!
We have just returned from your concert with The Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra - and we are still flying!
Thank you for a wonderful evening.
We hope you will be back in a not too distant future. In the meantime we will enjoy the broadcast from the performance, and of course we look forward to the tv-performance too.

Best wishes to you and your lovely daughters.

Kirsten and Erik Svinding Olsen

Thank you for 'Haunted Heart'. It is a wonderful CD.

Many regards

David Armstrong

this site made me think a lot about a lot of stuff. it\'s always good to stop at sites like this one. thanks

Renee, I just finished reading your wonderful book. I have been through a very tough time, which I won't go into, but before this situation, I had considered giving up singing, and now that I'm out of it, I also am considering giving it up. I am a countertenor and have only school performance experience but many years of training in voice and now have a very low-paying job out in Long Island City and live in the Bronx. To cut to the chase, I read your book over the course of about a month, and it has really inspired me because many very talented young singers who have such huge success had it early on--not so much in your case, and it makes me feel so much better that somebody so HUGELY gifted, both musically, dramatically, AND vocally (thank you very much, critics, yes she DOES command complete performances, not just on the beauty of the voice, blah, blah--we singers can tell!) had to work VERY, VERY hard for a number of YEARS to get to the very exalted territory you are at now. I WILL try my darndest to get through these years of poverty and strive to get work little by little, hopefully giving people the chance one day to hear me express all my joy and sadness and anger and whatever else the role demands of me on stage one day, to a bigger audience. By the way, I applied to HOUSTON's studio back in 2001 and was accepted for an audition but was told by an otolaryngologist that I possibly had a node--I skipped the audition and went for a second opinion in NYC and they told me it was just PHLEGM!! Well, I was outdoing myself, singing for pleasure only (as I will probably never do the role, it is a mezzo pants role tour de force)--Komponist from Ariadne auf Naxos, so it was wearing away at my cords. Anyway--sorry to babble on so, Renee, I love you and your voice and feel I've gotten to know you more as a person through the video, Ladies and Gentelemen....Renee Fleming and the book and look forward to seeing you soon and meeting you backstage--possibly after a performance of Manon this season--remember, Robert E. Lee, it's not too unforgettable a name!! Ciao, bella!

When will Ms. Fleming's schedule for 2005 06 be released?

The 2005/2006 Shedule you can see on: www.deccaclassics.com/artists/fleming/index.html

When can we expect an update for Renee's 05/06 season schedule?

Until 3 years ago I will admit I had know idea who Renee Fleming was. Thanks to my vocal instructor I was introduced to one of the greatest voices I have ever heard. Your music had been a great inspiration in my own vocal studies. I saw in your 2001-2002 Season Schedule that you attended an event in Atlanta, GA, and was wondering if in the future were you planning on coming back to the Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN or Knoxville, TN area. Because I would love to attend a live performance.
Sincerely, April

Nice site. Greetings from Belgium.

WOW!!!I am listening to the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King soundtrack and heard you singing. I had been a fan of you're voice from the first time I saw the Lord of the Rings and had to finally find out who you were. Well, I am big fan of the Lord of the Rings and now I can say I am a new fan of yours.

You are a a great singer. I saw you today on the PBS network for the first time. I enjoyed it so much that I had to find out more about you. Your web site is very good. I hope to meet you some day. I'm a musician and singer. I play many types of music. Keep up the good work. Dwaine

Renee,will you marry me?

July 29, 2005
Ms. Fleming;
Caught you on PBS last night "Live..." at the opening of 'Mostly Mozart.' I don't know if the entrance was planned that way, but your sudden appearance on the arm of the Maestro was fantastic, ie. What an Entrance! Only you could get away with it. And, of course, the music was better than perfect - it was real music, and (as the Times said this morning) "effortless." God bless you for offering your talent with such charm. #1!
Sincerely, RSBorden

You are a wonderful singer, Renée !
I admire you. When do you come to Belgium again ? I hope you will sing still a long time. KIndest regards !
Jules CAPRASSE.

Hey cool site guys!! We are in Montréal.

You have a beautiful and great voice.

What a beautiful website!

I will send you an email soon regarding someone at Eastman who is near and dear to you - and to me as well: John Maloy. I'm on the ESM voice faculty now and would greatly appreciate being in touch with you about John.

Best wishes,
Karen

congratulations,
more one fan.
fantastic voice and fantastic performace.
and very beatyful.
sucess.
arq. Carlos Pinto

Hi Renee, Just reading your book 'The Inner Voice'- Great to meet you at Covent Garden. You looked tired , but still found time to see your fans- Fantastic. My soccer mates were stunned by your great looks on the photo- very suductive. Hope you are feeding 'Lofty the Lion'. Will look out for your next c.d. in the shops. Yours lots of love Pete....

i fell in love with your singing when I heard and saw you on Warren Beatty's Kennedy Center award program. Do you have an album with that particular song, "Somewhere over the Rainbow"? I would like very much to purchase it. Thank you.

Hi i was just wondering if anyone knows what Renee's opera schedule for the next year few years?? I have just seen her in Otello last week and her performance was flawless!! would love to see her do something else live! thanks xx

Heard a track from Haunted Heart on ABC Classic FM. "OUTSTANDING". Am now determined to obtain the CD. Very interested now in what else you've done.
Congratulations, Sandra.

It was interesting to read abt. Ms. Flemings career.

Dear Renee: I was driving down to Hyde Park in Chicago, the other day and heard a very wonderful rendition of Joni Mitchell's "River" on the radio. I almost had to pull over on Lake Shore Drive.

"Who the hell is THAT?", I asked myself. By the time I got to 57th street I did pull over and found out it was YOU!!! Listened to the rest of your wonderful interview and went to a few stores before I found it at Border's Book Store and bought three copies.

I LOVE IT..... you go girl. Noreen

Very interesting site! I am myself an opera singer and I am a fan of Renée Fleming... She is unique and a fabulous artist... I love what she is and she respect the music... Long life to her career...

Renee will not be performing Desdemona on the 28th June and 1st of July. According to the Times her mum is ill and she's staying in the States to look after her. Don't know about the later performances though. This is the 4th time I've had a ticket and missed her performaning, the last three I had to cancel!

I have always been a great fan on Renee Flemings work. She has a beautiful voice that just touches me everytime I listen to one of her cd's. She also inspired me to take voice lessons and discover that I have a nice voice. Thank You

With all love and pray that god watches over your family.

Renée seems to have problems (cancelation of Thais in Vienna)Does she sing Otello in London at the end of june?

Does anyone have any information on Renee after her cancellation in Vienna last week? Is she ok?

I can definitely relate to Richard Cowart's message. I'm a simple country boy, 18 years old, who is in love with opera myself. Just goes to show ya that different people, no matter what they may seem like, can always surprise you. You seem to be a well-balanced guy Richard. I'm glad I'm not the only one in here whose country that loves opera!

Renee is the best singer in the world! Anyone who says any different doesn't know a damn thing.

Very nice and useful website. Please visit my website!!!

what a lovelly site lots of info

hey

I have written on the guest book previously. I am a good ole country boy whom loves opera.Sounds weird? Riding down the road in a truck with 40 inch tires listening to opera?

Renee, has a voice that relaxes me so. I just purchased Rusalka. Her song to the moon brought tears to my eyes.

I think that God gives everyone a special talent, and its up to each of us to find out what it is. Renee has truly found hers and God in turn blessed us with her beautiful romantic voice.

Renee thank-you,
Sincerely,
Richard

I am a chilean journalist and I want to receive material from miss Fleming as a gift of promotion.

I am writing for Chile's agency of informarions United Press International, in cultural materials.

Can you send my pictures, informations and Cds or videos from miss Fleming?

My adress is JOHNNY TEPERMAN A.

BREMEN 800 ÑUÑOA.

SANTIAGO.

CHILE

Hey wud up me chillin like always well g2g

Dear Miss Fleming,

I have had the peasure of hearing you in recital in Brevard, NC and as Violetta at the Met. The performance with Vargas and Hvorostovsky was perfect in every way for me. I brought a gift of 2 CDs to that performance with the hopes of being able to greet you back stage but security measures at the Met cancelled such activities. I plan to hear you and Ben Heppner in Otello at Covent Garden on July 10. Is there an event that week for fans to greet you and so that I could deliver to you my gift? If you can place my name on a list to visit you backstage on July 10 I would appreciate it very much. Regards, Nelson Rhodes

hi i have a question is it true that she is married to a singer what is his name and any info on him ?? thank you --

amazing new album -- do it again -- please - make more like this - so incrediable - amazing voice - just love it - from Sheila

Please let me know where I can get a copy of you singing "Angel Mine" as performed on the Garrison Keillor show which was broadcast on BBC Radio 7 on Saturday 14th May 2005!!!! This was so wonderful - I need to have a copy permanently rather than keep using the listen again facility on my pc! Your reply would be very much appreciated. I have tried to email you directly, but your mail box is apparently full! THank you.

Dear Ms. Fleming,

Although I'm sure you will not have a chance to read this email in the immediate future (or ever), I wanted to take a moment and write you a brief note of gratitude for all of the inspiration you have provided me during the past years.

I recently graduated from New England Conservatory with a Masters degree in Vocal Performance, and while it has been an arduous road full of both disappointment and occasionally a great sense of accomplishment, I have always looked to you as an exemplary role model for an aspiring singer. While the beauty of your tone and magnetic stage presence first overwhelmed me, it has been your commitment to studying and performing such a variety of repertoire that has provided the most inspiration. I have found for myself that the learning process of a piece of music, i.e. the discussion/coaching a piece of music, understanding what the composer intended, etc., is often more gratifying than a great performance of it.

Even under the limited budget of a singer-student, I've been fortunate to see you perform live at Chicago Lyric (Otello), the Met (Traviata), and most recently your recital at Carnegie Hall. Each performance has rejuvenated my spirit and helped me stay focused on pursuing a career that portends daunting odds of success. When I get discouraged, one listening of your recording of Strauss's, "Four Last Songs," lifts my sprits!

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope this note will touch you in the same way you have touched countless others.

Sincerely,

Jonah Nigh

Hello Mrs. Fleming,

I am so delighted to discover your website. I am a 38 yr old mom of 3 children studying in voice in Granby, CT with Jana Pivaceck and you are mentioned in every one of my lessons. Your voice is ethereal and quite an exceptional model for me to listen to. I am hoping to get my hands on a DVD of your performing so I can see you face to face. Your voice is so free and just effervesces from note to note. Can you recommend a DVD/VHS that would provide me with close up shots of you singing.

I am looking forward to reading all the bios made available on this site. I want to know lots more detail about your technique and foundation for singing. I work with a Bel Canto teacher and she often reads me passages from Lamperti's "Vocal Wisdom" book. AS my teacher reads to me...she refers to you and your sound as an example of what Lamperti defines as a "great singer"--chiascuro!!

I hope to hear from you and see you perfrom live. Do you have any plans to perform in Connecticut??

Sincerely, Susie LOtreck

As we are a long way away from the rest of the world, I would like to find out as soon as possible Renee's schedule for 2006. I will try my very best to be at any of her performances (concert or opera) in Europe and would like to book as early as possible. I would appreciate it very much to be notified of those details. Thank you, Barbara

Merci de nous faire rêver, et de nous donner cette merveilleuse impression que vous ne chantez que pour nous.
Quand vous chantez, le temps semble s'arrêter, et on perd la notion de toute chose, comme pour prolonger ces moments magiques, aux frontières de la perfection.

Un clin d'oeil également pour vos fantastiques livres, qui se lisent si bien!
J'espère pouvoir vous entendre en Suisse dans un futur proche!

Avec toute mon admiration!

F.Y.I. anyone interested in hearing an excerpt from Flemings new cd, simply go to Iclassics.com and check out the diva's great rendition of River by Joni Mitchel. I am really looking forward to hearing the rest o g this cd. If its anything like this song, this should go over extremely well with her current fans and create new ones. Remember listen to Renee's other voice with an open mind. This is why she is reinging diva in the classical world and now the rest of the world will have a chance to hear the most beautiful voice in classical, jazz, pop, or whatever she chooses to sing.

Best Wishes Renee with this cd and your recital at carnegie hall with Brad.

Hsving been raised with opera and the ballet in Cleveland,my life with the horses kept me away from my music,so now that I've retired,I can now listen to my hearts content,and after reading about Ms. Fleming in Parade,I've started to collect her cd's,God what a voice,to bad Ocala will never be able to enjoy,Thanks for such a devine gift that we all can listen to,Ramona Fridley

Hello Renee:

It is great reading about all of the information and accomplishments that you have made. If you don't remember me, I sang with you at the VA Opera in 1988. You were Pamina and sang the 1st Lady role in the matinees. We both sang with a hundred children, directed by Carol Crawford. I will be coming to NY on May 5, 2005 to see my teacher perform at the MET. He is Michael Forest. I am working on my Doctorate of Arts Degree in Vocal Performance at Shenandoah University Conservatory. I hope that if you are at the Met that night, we might can meet up. My cell phone is 757-277-4131. Take care. "The lady with the lovely voice".

Thanks to Renee for one of my most enjoyable evenings in the world of music and for that matter any area of experience. I was at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas on April 25, 2005. At encore time I moved to the front row, something I ordinarily do not do, but this was a very, very special occasion. There is no more beautiful experience than hearing her sing and relate to the audience. Thank you a hundred and more times.

Ms. Fleming - my daughter, myself, and two of our friends traveled to Fort Worth for your recital at Bass Performance Hall. My three companions have music degrees of various sorts; all of us are great fans of your work. It was well worth the trip - we all thank you for an exquisite performance. We look forward to hearing you again,

Yours,

David Kemp

Dear REnée!!
I fall in love every day with your beautiful voice!!! At morning, at evening.

Oh, and i m so lucky!!
First time in my life, i will see you live in Vienna, in June in Thais.
I have the Thais CD..and you are what a great Thais..and i will hear this live.
Oh, i wait for it so much!!!!

Live forever dear Renée and sing !!!

Ms Fleming,

I watched my first performance of Rene’ Fleming’s type of operatic style and I am now hooked. Up until last night I never pictured myself as a lover of the musical arts. To start off, seven years ago then my girlfriend and now my wife introduced me to the fine arts. She is an artistic person to the core. When we first met I never “got it” as far as understanding what she felt when she told me that the arts just “did it for her” Me and my wife had the opportunity to go and see Ms. Fleming last night and it was an eye opening experience. Seven years after being introduced to the arts, I now “get it”. Last night’s performance in Fort Worth at the Bass Performance hall shook me to the core. The passion that I seen in Ms. Fleming and her music caught and gripped me like I have never been touched. I literally was hanging on every note that came from the operatic diva, even though I could not understand German very well. I am thankful to Ms. Fleming for her beautiful voice and style that is all her own and look forward to the next time she comes to this part of the world.

Jeffrey Smith
The Colony, Texas

I saw Renee tonight for the first time. I am in awe of her. Thank you God for giving someone such an amazing voice and the will to pursue a career!!!

I'm thrilled you are coming to Bass Hall in Fort Worth as part of the Cliburn Series. Bless you.

Ms. Fleming: Thank you for the gift of your voice to the world. I have always enjoyed your performances whether "sacred" or "profane" [and am now listening to A Prairie Home Companion]. I was delighted to see you had trained at SUNY/Potsdam, the source of vocally stunning S&As to accompany our T&Bs in a performance of the Bach B-Minor Mass when I had just entered college (and you were six!). They all had perfect pitch, all sight read the score and were generally intimidating to this baritone. The performance, plussed up with an European chamber orchestra, set the bar for me. After four hours of singing, I left filled with both fatigue and joy. I thought then (and still feel) it would be safe to die, having done everything important in life. SUNY/Potsdam was a great contribution to this. For continuing the tradition and adding your fine voice, I send thanks...

Doug McNeill, MD

has anyone heard of the rumor that Renee is recording another album with Bryn Terfel this summer?

Hello, my name is Christian.

Madame Fleming, I must say that you are simply the greatest diva I have
ever heard in my entire life. I've seen you perform Il Pirata, La
Traviata, and Rodelinda in New York and you are just the most sublime
artist I've ever encountered in the history of opera. The beauty of
your
tone, the agility of your voice, the immediate expressiveness, the
vastness of your repertoire...everything is simply amazing about your
voice!
During the 50's, we had the great Callas, and now, we have the great
Renée! Ms. Fleming, I thank you for bringing such wonderful music into
this world. I just have one suggestion, and that is to continue
singing
bel canto roles! I loved you in Armida and Il Viaggio a Reims, as well
as Rosmonda d'Inghilterra and Lucrezia Borgia. Your Sonnambulas were
amazing as well and so were the great Stranieras from the past. I just
wish you wouldn't venture out of bel canto as it is the repertoire at
which you are at your best. I don't say that your Rodelinda wasn't
amazing...goodness it was the greatest I've ever heard! But, bel
canto is your cup of tea. If you can, please urge Decca to do a
recording
of one of the roles you have done in the past. Straniera will be
amazing, and Pirata will be even more so! But, if there is one role
which I
would dream of you undertaking, it would be the Druid priestess Norma.
I heard you in Chicago doing the Sediziose Voci...Casta Diva...Ah bello
a me ritorna excerpt, and it was every bit as breathtaking as the
greatest Norma of them all...Callas! I urge you to take this extremely
complex yet amazing role into your repertoire, because I believe only
you,
in this present age, can bring life into Norma's phrases. I have heard
Cedolins and Gruberova do it, and so many other divas, but hearing a
glimpse of what your Norma would be like in Chicago makes me want you
to
attempt to sing it onstage. Also, I think you singing Rossini's
Elisabetta Regina d'Inghilterra will make such a great impression on
that
role. Your Massenet roles are amazing enough as well, possibly the
best Thais, Manon, and Salome I've ever heard. But Norma...heavens
that
would be a dream!



Please email me about anything you'd like to tell me about your roles.
You are a master at Strauss of course, and so are you at Mozart. I'm
looking forward to another year of great, miraculous singing. Once
again, thank you for sharing your voice with us. I'm looking forward
to
your jazz CD.

Hi all, was just wondering if someone knew when Renee's jazz cd is coming out? I know it's spring sometime, but I can't wait! lol! Would be greatful if someone could reply?! Thanks, sara xxx

I was privileged to attend your Symphony Hall Concert in Boston in February. It was a thrilling night for me. Thank you for the beauty you bring to us!

I am looking forward to reading your book. I am no longer a young singer - I know that you like to encourage the young voices. My daughter, who is 12, is starting to sing as a cantor in our church. I had performed Purcell's, "Sweet Music" and "O Had I Jubal's Lyre" which you did at Symphony Hall. How incredible to hear you do them. And my absolute favorite, "O Mio Babbino Caro" (which my husband unfortunately sings in the shower). And your "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"! Thank you for a wonderful evening!!

We just saw Bernadette Peters in the same Celebrity Series at Symphony Hall. She was awesome, too.

Happiness to you! - Alice

Mrs. Fleming,
First of all, congratulations on your work so far.
I'm also studying to be an opera singer. I'm developing as a baritone. I'm loving it.
I'm also dead curious about your book. Have heard so many wonderful comments about it that I can wait to put my hands and eyes on one.
It is a pitty though that it hasn't come out in my country yet. Hopefully it will.
I saw the pieces of your interview here in your web page...Had fun! You seemed to be a odwn to earth person. And funny too. Natural. And yet I saw Mrs. Fleming the mother while you're talking about your children.

Once again just wanted to say congratulations for the work you've developed so far! Wish you from my heart all the best you can get!

p.s.: When are you coming to BRazil to sing for us?
Best wishes,
Mateus.

Dear Renée Fleming,
Thank you for Hans Christian Andersen in Copenhagen performance saturday 2.april 2005.
Silver Stars.
How beautifull.
Love Niels Lundgreen


Please come again

hello, my mother is a singer in Slovak philharmony, that is why i like a classic music too, not only pop, as u would expect from a teenage girl. We saw a concert on czech tv where renee was singing rusalka for a prasident.. i have to say that her voice is wonderful and she is charming. i wish her everything best, i adore her talent and personality that is able to make each song sound like a master piece. bye Hanka

Dear Ms. Fleming,

I read your new book over the holidays (well, in one day) and I was truly moved; I found tears in my eyes during a few parts of the book. I too rode horses growing up, and relate much of my own singing to the horse. What beautiful memories it brought me back to.

I have tickets to your Austin recital, and look forward to hearing you in person for the first time. I so love your voice and I especially love your interpretation of Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire.

Brava!

Thank you for your beautiful voice, and your fantastic book The Inner Voice. It is exactly what I have been looking for and haven't found until now. I admire your music andjust want to thank you for your generosity with the book, it's message, and your amazing voice.

Dear Renee,

I have seen you on A&E Breakfast with the Arts. You have a fabulous voice... You seem to be a down to earth kind of a person to me. Those are the best kind of people to be. I am also a horse lover and a daydreamer...

I have always wanted to be a singer as far back as I can remember. It freed my soul to soar... It helped me to survive my childhood and also helps me to feel closer to God... My family did not support my dream.

Now I am a fourty four year old women finally trying to fulfill a lifelong dream... Where do I start from here?? I was wondering if I should find a vocal & speaking coach?? I am a shy person too and want to overcome that... I thinking of getting a copy of The Inner Voice. Will your book help me to find the support to be any kind of singer that I choose to become?? Thank you for writing the book The Inner Voice The Making of a Singer...


Thank you,
Marjorie Drew Walsh

I enjoy your music so much. I see that there is a video of "Star Crossed Lovers" available but my local music/video store cannot find it under the LONDON number. Any suggestions?

Dear Ms. Fleming:

I am writing because it turns out we are distantly related and I thought you might be interested to know that you actually have "cousins" nearby in New Jersey. My husband is Eric Diethorn and his mother is Helen Davis Diethorn. Your father is Helen's cousin. Helen's father, John Davis and your grandmother (Elizabeth Davis) were brother and sister. So you are Helen's first cousin. Needless to say, we are thrilled with the connection.

If you ever want to escape to the "country" (we live in Long Valley) you would be most welcome to visit. We have 2 girls, ages 9 and 13. My husband is an electrical engineer (PhD) with Avaya and I teach adult computer classes.

Thank you for your time!
Starr Diethorn

Dearest Ms. Fleming,
I had the pleasure of finally seeing you in recital at Carnegie Hall in February. Magical, to say the least! I also greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet you backstage after the recital. It was a dream come true...THANK YOU.
You floored me when your first words to me were "You're a singer". Talk about inspiration! Reading your book has also inspired me to come back to my musical roots and pursue the dream I thought was too challenging to accomplish in this short life. Once again, thank you.

Another adoring fan,
Christopher Berg

Dear Renee and friends:

I heard you in Rodelinda in December and was thrilled-again! Gorgeous, heartbreaking, spectacular to hear you, and what a fabulous ensemble! I feel privileged to have been there.

My friends in Denver tell me that you will be singing a specially-commissioned work at the opening of the new opera house there in October? True? Any way that those of us far from that fair city will be able to listen in?

Is there still a jazz cd in the works?

GREAT news that you will be at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in December--a wonderful venue, and I'm already looking forward to hearing you live again.

Very truly yours,

Laura Rainoff
ler531@aol.com

Highlight of our LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxx

Hi everyone! just to say that me and Caroline have managed to get tickets to see Renee in Otelo this summer in Covent Garden! We can't believe that we actually got tickets!!We can't wait! It will most certainly be the hilight of our summer!! Bye xxx

Dear Renee,
We knew each other at the Aspen Music Festival 1984-88, I was the Opera Administrator for Ed & Bob. Lee Warren and I both live in FW,TX and would love to see you briefly when you are here in April. We have tiks to concert, so let's plan to have tea together before you leave town! Contact us @ my e-mail or my home phone (817)735-9812.
Lee and I both remember sitting in the dark at the Wheeler Opera House with Beverly, and she leaned over to say...."she's going to be a star someday you know." She was so proud of you always, as we all are.
Fondly,
Jennifer

Dear Renee,
I had the unprecedented good fortune to hear you in recital at the Ordway in Minneapolis a week ago. My sister had been given tickets by friends who suddenly were unable to use them. She emailed me in Georgia at 10:00 a.m. Feb. 23rd, and by 1:00, thanks to my husband and frequent flyer miles, I was on my way! It was three days before my 2/26 birthday and I felt just like Cinderella!

To listen to your CDs is one thing; to read reviews and interviews another. But to experience you in person was magical. I don't know whether I have ever been so struck with the knowledge of what it means to have "presence". You focused all of us in the audience to our purpose that night, to be in the music, even graciously chiding us when our enthusiasm threatened to overide the spirit of enchantment you evoked.
I was tongue-tied at the signing table after the recital. You asked what had been my favorite piece presented that evening. I stammered about my sister's expressed favorite! But without a doubt, the letter set to music by Kander was most moving and expressive, possibly because of the restraint involved in the soldier's attempt to console and comfort his love in anticipation of his death in battle.
I thank you for making a memorable , magical evening for all of us there. As you sang Susannah's "Ain't It A Pretty Night?" we could only agree, pretty nigh perfect. The only thing that would have made it better? Perhaps an encore performance of Rusalka's "Song to the Moon" in honor of the beautiful full moon shining that lovely clear night!

I hope to see and hear you again in the future, but that perfect night in Minnesota will be one of my life's treasured memories.

Sincerely yours, Suzanne Hutto

Just read in our local daily that you are coming back to Omaha! I am still picking noses and taking care of hoarse singers and will be available if need be. I still have all the same girls in the office who are your devoted fans, so much so that I never have to buy one of your CD's because they get them for me first. We would love to take you to dinner if your busy schedule allows. Loved the book. Wally Duff

Wonderful concert at the Schubert club which we have attended since 1963. I managed to get six extra tickets on top of my regular four so received many grateful thanks from my friends and relatives, This is about the sixth or seventh time we have seen you, perhaps the most memorable was a cold night in Jan six or eight years ago when a third of the audience was missing and you must given us at least six encores. thanks for the great pleasures you have given us through your concerts , TV and CDs. I place you work with Baker, Ameling Price and Tebaldi all of whom we have seen in person and oh yes Sutherland and Sills . Ifound your book quite interesting and now anxiously waiting to see if you and Ann Patchet get together on filming Belcanto- you are the ONE! I woud goo on longer but dought you have time to read it if even this. Thanks agin, Ben Barnard

Very nice and useful website. Please visit my website!!!

Hi Renee: I went to Vancouver to join my friends that we might see and hear you on January 20. An extraordinary occasion ! You looked so lovely, you seemed happy and relaxed, laughing with your fans. The program deserved the fullest attention and was so rewarding by every measure. Thank you, thank you ! The trouble is, we need you in Edmonton and Calgary - we are hoping that arrangements will be made. With best wishes.

Renee, I just wanted to tell you that you are my inspiration. I am a freshman Vocal Performance major, and don't have a lot of experience with opera. But your Handel CD was the first opera-related music I've ever purchased, and I just want to tell you that if I'm ever half as good as you, I will feel complete. Thank you for doing what you do, and for writing a book singers can really learn from.

Always a fan,

Sara

Hello Miss Fleming, I had the pleasure of seeing your recital January 12, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in LA. It was the 2nd time that I had the pleasure of seeing you in person. I really loved your performance and the program and meeting you afterwards. I also wanted to let you know that I love all of your vocal affects that you bring to your artistry, even though some people seem to want to pigeon hold you in one particular style of singing. I am really looking forward to your new cd, coming out this spring. If its anything like you did with Illinois Jacquet at WNYc radio station, I am sure it will be wonderful. I hope you still include a few high notes in, like when you scat and sound like a horn. Well that's all for now. Take care of yourself. Yorr number one fan. Mel Williams

Renee,
Happy Birthday!!! We can't wait to see you tonight in D.C. !!
Love,
Laura and Ryan

Renée,
Happy Birthay!! May your birthday be filled with love, happiness, joy, etc...

Sincerely,
Stephanie (Domestic Diva)

PS, Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Heureux Anniversaire, merveilleuse Voix.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL RENEE

I'd like to wish you, Renée, a very nice birthday, in advance!!!! May that special day give you all you could wish......
Sincerely,
Clemence

the first time i heard of Ms. Renee Fleming voice was from the movie TLOTR.
Her voice is so beautiful. i wish i could sing like that. what great gift you have Ms. fleming

Could you publish a schedule for Ms. Fleming for Feb., March etc. The one I brought up ended in January. I'd like to hear her sing at a live performance.

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO ATTENDING YOUR PROGRAM AT THE KENNEDY CENTER NEXT WEEK.THIS WILL BE MY FIRST OPERA.
JENN

Renee is inspiring as well as friendly. Love to listen to her and to learn from her!

Thank you for brightening up my days with your marvellous voice...

Merci pour votre Voix
Merci pour votre Travail

Vous etes EXCELLENTE.


Aurons nous la joie de vous entendre bientot à Paris?

My daughter Stefanie Rose (Airey) is a Canadian crossover artist with a beautiful soprano voice. She is only 17 but has a vocal maturity years ahead of her age. Stefanie lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and performs in a variety of musical styles - from pop to popera. Stefanie is now starting to attract world-wide attention as an accomplished soprano and performer.

There is a voice student at Eastman in her third year. I have known her since she was eight years old. Although I would have wanted her to follow the jazz singer route, she is intent on becoming a Diva and following in your footsteps. Her name is Kathryn Blomshield.

My mother was a pianist, organist and singer and I have been listening to singers for over seventy years. And make my own CDs with clarinet. I served the worlds foremost singers, instrumentalist and orchestras for thirty years as a piano technician and think of Kathryn as the most gifted vocalist I have heard. Including Doris Day. You have probably underrated her along with most of today's Divas. I am aware of your background in jazz and am looking forward to your CD. It has been faddish for divas to do pop cds lately. Pretty bad for the most part. Maybe you are conservatory proof. Kathryn is, I hope. You are both profoundly gifted people and, as audience, we and deeply indebted. Without music, there is no "human" race. Thanks.

John Nichols 39 Upper Pattaqgansett
East Lyme CT 06333

Please come to Wales! I know how busy you are, but with our new Millenium Center, I think that a concert with Bryn Terfel would sell out! just like the Faenol Festival in Agust 2002, it was amazing! All the best , sara xx

Hello Renee,

I have been a single mother of two daughters since I was 18 years of age. I am now 36. Over the past 11 years, I have taken private voice lessons on and off beginning with pop and finally arriving home with opera.

I have not had the opportunity to study consistantly because I am the sole supporter of this burning desire and I have not always had the funds. Well, I do now. Although I am unable to recieve training via a university, there must be some other way to accomplish my goal which is to perform. Even in a chorus would be wonderful. I have been told however that once a chorus girl always a chorus girl. Non the less, performing is what I must do. I feel as though I do not have the big picture as to what I should do to prepare to audition and able to compete with other vocalist who have had a well rounded education. Aside from vocal coaching which I continue to do, will you please give me some direction as to what other things I should be doing (i,e, foreign language classes, diction, etc) I feel it would be ideal to have a private school to go to for a few months at a time to get a well rounded education. I can leave the state of California. Any suggestions? I really need a clear perspective as to where to go from here.


Thank you very much.

Alana

Although Im a twenty year old guy and have a lovely girlfriend, I have to say that I fall in love with Renées voice every time I hear it. She amazes me in a way I cant describe. Vocal perfection. Period.

Dear Miss Fleming,
Having just listened to a soundcheck broadcast with Brad Mehldau,I am keenly interested in the songs you and he will be performing based on poems from Rilke's book of hours.One of my favorite translations of this work is by Joanna Macy and Anita Barrows.I am sending you one of my favorite poems from their translation.
WENN ETWAS MIR VOM FENSTER FALLT
How surely gravity's law,strong as an ocean current,takes hold of the smallest thing and pulls it toward the heart of the world.
Each thing--each stone,blossom,child--is held in place,Only we in our arrogance, push out beyond what we each belong to for some empty freedom.
If we surrendered to earth's intelligence we could rise up rooted like trees.
Instead we entangle ourselves in knots of our own making and struggle lonely and cofused.
So,like children,we begin again to learn from things,because they are in god's heart;they have never left him.
This is what things can teach us:to fall,patiently to trust our heaviness.Even a bird has to do tht before he can fly.
Rilke

I would like to send a message to Ms Fleming but cannot get correct Email adress!

I just wanted to say - and I'm sure I'm not the first to say this - that Renée has got the most beautiful voice I've ever heard. I heard her for the first time on the Lord of the Rings soundtracks, and now I'm eager to hear her other works. What a powerful, heart-breaking voice she has!!! Truly one of the best singers in the world...

Hallo,
I'm a young german singer.
I'm interested in your new book. How can I get it in Germany?
Will it be aviable soon in German language too? Please write me an answer!
Thank you!

Thank you SO MUCH for writing such an informative and humble book, Renee. You have always been an incredibly inspiring performer for me, as a young singer myself, to watch on stage. I love your voice, and your musicianship and stage presence is impeccable. You are truly the greatest soprano of our century. This I believe even more after reading your book.

As a singer, I have felt so victimized by the business, and it was extremelly comforting to read that you too experienced similar trials and tribulations throughout your career. My respect for you grew 100% after your candid portrayal of the years preceeding your career. The part which helped me the most was whenever you spoke the "mantras" which you recited before the MET auditions that you won. After reading that, I used similar mantras, and won a coveted musical theatre role which I'll be performing this summer, Annie Oakley in "Annie Get Your Gun", in addition to a cover role of Aanchen in "Der Freischutz" with Opera Orchestra New York.

Thank you, Renee. I, like you said in the beginning of your book, have always longed to read a book about a successful Diva which talked about HOW she attained her success. You gave us that, and I cannot thank you enough for your inspiration and your generosity. I will always be a huge fan.

Warmest regards and thanks,
Susan Lewis

Hello Ms. Fleming,
You probably hear it every day at least 300 times but I want to say it, I adore your singing! I went to see Rodalinda 2 times this season and every time you made me cry. I am a young soprano who just moved to New York. I know you are the busiest singer in the world but I was wondering if you ever give master classes or voice lessons? If so, where can I get this inforamtion?
Thank you in advance,
Sincerely, Roza Tulyaganova

Nice interview with Larry King tonight. I liked your clairification of Deeva. It fits onstage and it carries over onscreen.

Bravo

Dear Miss Renee Fleming,well my name is Dennis Bottineau,and i am a single white working male up here in the Beautiful Northwest area. I live in the Yakima Valley,where we have alot of beautiful winery here. I do work for a company here that is call Flour Daniels,and i do enjoy my job and the peoples i work with.Well i just wanted to let you know that i just some of your's Beautiful song's on you CD's,and your sing voice is wonderful,thank you. I do alot of" White water rafting "up here as a out doors sports,i do enjoy as being a River guide" (22yrs) for River Trails (Maupin,OR.).IF you and your Family ever wanted to try River rafting up here,i will be glad to guide you and your family on thr Deschutes river" at Maupin,OR. It's alot of FUN".and very peaceful also. I am very well like around here at Northwest area.and i do have two great loving son's Brent (21yrs),and Ryan (23yr) and they are doing well and love to go with me sometimes. I am a very good friend also and from a very nice lovung family,and i am also single also.47yrs.But if you every get up this way and want to try it,just give a call sometimes. Well take care and have a great evening with your family and friends,stay healthy.. Your new friend DENNIS.

Ms.Fleming-
I just wanted to say that the concert yesterday (tues) in Seattle was wonderful. I really enjoyed the pieces from Susannah and the Kander piece [which I hadnt heard before] Youre such an inspiration to me as a young soprano (15 year old soubrette, I hope I turn lyric as I mature though) and you were very kind at the signing afterwards (you must have been sooo tired, I cant imagine) Anyways the picture that I had taken after the show with you turned out very nicely and I thought I would post the link for you (if you get a chance to check) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/pinkstiletto510/111.jpg

thanks again :)

Thank you so much for last night. You brought me tears that felt so good. Truly you may have my love.

Ms. Fleming,
I just finished reading your new book and want to tell you how much I enjoyed reading it. I found it to be quite helpful and appreciated the candid way you presented your ascent to opera stardom. I am an adjunct professor of voice in mid-missouri. I recently finished my MM in vocal performance and found your recordings to be quite an inspiration. I have tried to immulate your sound and have studied quite a bit of your rep. I am struck at the vast scope of your talent and that you do not limit yourself to one certain fach. Before reading your book I used to wonder at how you could have such richness and warmth in your voice and still do the amount of coloratura that you make sound so effortless. There are singers out there that I truly believe were just born with a great set of pipes and really don't know how they make the sounds that they do, but to find out that you had to struggle to make it and work so hard at your craft gives me hope. I will never be a stage performer, I started way too late in life, but hope to have a career teaching and singing recitals. Thank you for sharing with us the intimate details of your education and how you found your voice. It was truly an inspiration.

I would like to wish Ms Fleming a Happy Birthday and I am looking forward to hear her tonight in LA. She is the best soprano in the world, she is perfect,flawless.
The tenors have only one tenor that reached perfection---Pavarotti and the sopranos have only one soprano who reached perection---Fleming. I wish they will sing together soon.
I would like to wish Ms Fleming many happy and healthy years to come and I would like to thank her for her beautiful singing. I listen to all her CD's every day when I drive from one college to another. This is the beauty of being a part-time professor, I have plenty of time to listen to her CD's because I am driving a lot every day. She makes my driving much easier and more pleasant.
I wish you more success and thank you again for sharing your voice with us.

God Bless,
Joana Ciurash

My daughter is a member of the Santa Barbara Children's Chorus. CAMA donated some tickets and we were both able to attend your concert at the Arlington. What a gift it was! We will always remember seeing you sing so beautifully. Much more of an artistic and musical experience than just a CD. Words can hardly describe! I look forward to reading your book.
With appreciation and admiration,
Corinne and Shannon Satterthwaite

Hi Renée, my name is Leo. I'm reading your book in small sips and enjoying it thoroughly. I wish we could meet and chat in person, it would be great. But of course I realize that you're at the height of your career and therefore so busy. From your book, however, I feel that you're too sincere and down-to-earth to ignore me. We actually met in Milan - you probably don't remember, but you might, from what I gather about you from your book. You speak my language... I'm Canadian and I'm a baritone living in Milan. We met in the bar next to La Scala when you were in Milan singing Donna Elvira. I think it was lunch time. You had a sandwich and sat with me and my friend and we chatted a bit. I remember that you asked us if your voice could be heard well in the theatre, worrying that it was too small for La Scala. I liked your humble straighforward attitude, which is so hard to find in Italy, and from opera singers in general. But it only confirms what I've understood about you from your book. You've been through a lot, like myself, changing teachers, countries...and life hasn't been easy for you, which only makes me all the more happy for your success. You've got that special communicative magic in your voice that many people love. I do the odd performance as a soloist but to survive I've been mostly singing in opera choruses at the major theatres in Italy. Even with all the positive feedback I've had on my vocal and stage qualities, I haven't been able to find an agent and therefore have a career as a soloist as I've always dreamed and hoped. Maybe I haven't tried hard enough to find an agent or maybe it's like you said in your book: you need a little "luck". In any case, I've had some memorable moments as a soloist and any opportunity I get is appreciated immensely and always a fantastic experience. Anyway, you've come a long way, honey! I admire your stamina and passion for your art. I really hope to meet you one day, maybe even sing for you in a masterclass... Your discoveries and reflections on singing are very similar to mine, and I wish I were 10 years younger reading your book, it may have saved me time and helped me to make the right decisions but that's life. It will be of help in my teaching and in reflections on life and singing. Your book is a real conversation with you - a virtual one. It's fluid and clear and so casual, a true pleasure to read and an important and unique and long-awaited contribution to the wealth of books on singing; as you have said, a book you wished you had read when you were younger. Insights and no-nonsense advice from real experience. That's the best there is!
I hope you do contact me because I'd really like to meet you again and talk about singing and your career and experiences. I know that besides a busy career schedule you've also got a husband and two girls to take care of, but if you get a chance to write or are ever in Milan, please contact me! Leo Paul Chiarot, Tel. and Fax 011 39 0248193273 or 011 39 3394907428(mobile). My email address is leoc38@hotmail.com
Looking forward to hearing from you!
In bocca al lupo!!!!!
Leo

I was thrilled by your singing "Over the rainbow " at the Kennedy Center honors. My first time hearing you.I wanted to purchase a C.D.. However, I found only operatic music. Do you have any solo recordings of popular/standards or are you planning such an album? The arrangement was also wonderful. Thank you!

Hi Renee,

I have never been a fan to follow any artist, but you are truly exceptional. I feel like a teenager groupie! I have every CD and am currently reading your book. I disect every song, phrase, and note that I hear you sing.

I've been told that I'm a look alike and have the same vocal range. I don't mean to just say this, but my son always thought it was me when he saw the cover of your albums. If you ever need a look alike, you might want to call me (wink).

I am a struggling singer myself and juggling family too. I am interested in any master classes that you might be involved in. I know you rarely have time, but you mentioned in your book that you do teach them periodically.

I would love to have the control that you have. High notes are easy for me and my range is insanely broad. I can sing high Coloratura to alto, but to connect these voices has been a challenge. I know you have had similar challenges, and I'd love so pointers because you have learned to make the transitions like velvet.

I was told a rumor that you might be coming to Salt Lake to record with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Christmas Special in Dec. 2005. This last month they used Audra McDonald, and a year ago they used Frederica Von Stade and Bryn Terfel. They go all out with a fabulous orchestra and lighting effects. In fact, this year they used a soloist from Ballet West that did the sugar plum fairy solo and other dancers that danced in the aisles with lanterns. You would be the absolute best, I hope the rumor is true!

I love your interpretations and your breath control is to die for. I'm so proud of how you've taken off weight and juggled your family life to still keep your dreams of this fabulous career. I sense that you still keep the value of family above it all and are very grounded. Good for you! You are a true inspiration to us all!

Love,
Rebecca (a devoted fan, mom, and singer)

Dear Renee,

I really enjoyed your latest album and Let the Bright Seraphim was just brilliant. Many complimenets to the trumpeter as well. Much continued success to you and i look forward to catching your next performance in NYC.

All the best,
Ryan Resky
NYC Trumpeter

Dear Renée,
I love the new radio station VivaLaVoce. It was so thrilling to hear Vier letzte Lieder. As always when I hear you sing these beautiful songs I cry. I wish you all the best in your upcoming recitials. Hope that you'll return to Chicago soon.

Sincerely,
Stephanie(Domestic Diva!)

Dear Renee,

I had the privilege of hearing you in concert in Milwaukee a couple of years ago. My husband and I sat in the front row-center of the balcony, and you made me weep. I am a young soprano, and you have always been an inspiration to me. I hope to someday meet you and maybe even sing with you.

Sincerely,
Jill Burcham

The January 1st Met Broadcast of Rodelinda was one of the most thrilling I have ever heard in the 30 years that I have listened to the Saturday broadcasts. The cast was stellar and Ms. Fleming's singing was emotionally riveting. I sat transfixed beside the speakers. The duet with Mr. Daniels was so deeply heartfelt that it brought tears to my eyes, the beauty of the music transcendent. Would that a recording with this cast was available.
And hopefully we will hear more of Handel's magnificent operas... Merle

Oh Beautiful Voice ~
It would be such a thrill to see and hear you live! Please come to Portland!