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MUSIC
RENÉE
FLEMING
WHAT MAKES DIVA
RENÉE FLEMING SO
REMARKABLE?
Photo by: Miro Vrlik
Her towering tirelessly accepting new “Fleming has the
magnitude of challenges. natural girl-next-door
credentials The brilliant command of approachability but
in a world her god-given instrument she still maintains the
inundated by sopranos where establishes her as a diva but presence of the diva.”
establishing oneself as unique, her grounded human nature
is virtually an impossible feat. brings music to life. For the
Fleming was born in Indiana, woman Vogue described
Pennsylvania. She grew up as “the most gorgeous and
in Rochester, New York. busiest opera star on the
The daughter of two music circuit,” achieving a satisfying
teachers, her early musical balance between commitment
training came naturally. to work and home is essential.
She first graduated in 1981 She endeavors to lead a normal
but continued her musical life despite the demands
education at Julliard and of her international career.
abroad until her big break Renée Fleming is blessed with
came in 1988 when she was talent. She has reached diva
invited to sing The Countess status by virtue of her utter
at the Houston Grand Opera. commitment and exemplary
She has triumphed in roles dedication.
across the operatic spectrum
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