Bryn Terfel
Bryn Terfel
Bryn Terfel Jones CBEis a Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. Terfel was initially associated with the roles of Mozart, particularly Figaro and Don Giovanni, but has subsequently shifted his attention to heavier roles, especially those by Wagner...
NationalityWelsh
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth9 November 1965
song use produce
If you have a recital to do, you have to memorize the songs. I never use music when I do recitals. It produces an instant barrier, both for yourself and the audience.
years cities balls
For three years, the 'Meistersinger' score was a ball and chain to me. It went with me to every city and concert hall.
thinking two sick
I think every singer should be able to jump in for a singer who has been sick, for instance, and learn an opera in two days. I know people who can do it.
voice
I work on my voice through what I have to sing.
mother children work-out
Welsh is my mother tongue, and my children speak it. If you come and live in this community you'll work out pretty quickly that it's beneficial to learn the language, because if you're going to the pub or a cafe you need to be a part of the local life.
summer winter emotional
When I watch the Olympics I become such an emotional wreck. I've always loved the Olympics, be it the summer or the winter Olympics.
choices style singing
I enjoy all aspects of singing and I'm luckily given the choice to be part of different styles of music.
thinking people house
People think top singers are overpaid, but opera houses have a top fee, which is a good thing. Of course concerts are different- everyone wants to make as much money as possible.
people
Some people disapprove of crossover, but who cares?
garden help house opera rang remember sing terrible tried
I remember when I rang the Opera House in Covent Garden to say, 'I'm having terrible back problems,' ... They tried everything to help get me there. They said, 'You can sing from a chair.' But the thing was, I couldn't even sit.
love people saying song street three
People have come up to me in the street saying 'Hey Meatloaf, I love that song you do, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad,'
front second walk
By the second day after that performance, I couldn't walk -- I couldn't even get to my front door.
hope people wagner
I know many people find Wagner boring, and I'm no different, but by not being pretentious I hope to make it accessible.
great knows last looked singing teacher ten voice
For the last ten years my only teacher has been Rudolf Pierne. He is a superb pianist, conductor, linguist and a great singing teacher. He knows my voice and has looked after its development.