Quotes from Danielle de Niese

Music can be a source of escapism.

The thing that fuels me the most is the desire to be on stage. And singing is the ultimate way of expressing all the emotions that I have inside.

Mozart is my first strength.

Unfortunately, opera engagements tend to be made five years in advance, and I don't really agree with that.

One of the things I loved about my childhood was that I didn't feel like I lost my innocence too young, like some children these days.

Outreach appearances in the schools are usually part of my contracts, and I love doing them.

I don't feel I'm fighting to reach this huge audience; it just happens. I go on stage before the audience arrives and look out to this vast empty house. There's something therapeutic about taking in the ring where you'll perform.