Quotes by Jose Carreras

About Jose Carreras:

Josep Maria Carreras i Coll is a Spanish tenor who is particularly known for his performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini. Born in Barcelona, he made his debut on the operatic stage at 11 as Trujamán in Manuel de Falla's El retablo de Maese Pedro and went on to a career that encompassed over 60 roles, performed in the world's leading opera houses and in numerous recordings.
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The voice is like a man, like ourselves: we all feel melancholic about what we have lost, the things we could do when we were young. But having the possibility to still perform is wonderful. The voice loses elasticity as you age, but on the other han...

Jose Carreras

I am extraordinarily lucky, I was born in a family of strong moral values, and in my life I was able to do what I liked best: debuts, great theatres, but above all, inner and deep satisfaction.

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I can't see why we can't toss in a Junior Walker or Wilson Pickett number in every once in a while.

Jose Carreras

Italians have no sense of the dramatic.

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It's logical for us to sing, but not necessarily operatic pieces.

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When you arrive at a certain level it's very easy to say yes: that is the moment to learn to say no.

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It is important to be passionate, but it is also important to combine the heart and the head. I have made mistakes in both my private and professional lives.

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I've always been a big fan of the American soul sound.

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I cannot imagine stopping singing. It is so nice that I even do it as a hobby.

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It is not easy for me to sing consonants, and I am sorry if I don't sing the 'S'.

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I am a little nervous with strangers. But I'm not tight inside. I think I am impulsive.

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I have thrown chairs, but only during football matches. Generally, I am well-behaved. I do not like to make people angry.

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I am an optimist and have always been one.

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Your real feelings are inside you.

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If you are burned, you are naturally anxious to see what your face looks like as soon as they take the bandages off. In my case, it was my voice that was my main concern.

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In recitals, you are naked before the audience - well, naked with your jacket and tails. The audience sees and hears the real person, not some role you are interpreting.

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Americans, they have an incredible operatic tradition: the Metropolitan Opera House is - if not the most prestigious - one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world for over 100 years.

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What originates everything are the emotions, the feelings, what we call soul. Then the brain commands these feelings to the voice. The voice is just the vehicle; it's the very last step in the chain.

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I love good food but I follow strict rules the days I perform.

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I have a wonderful shelter, which is my family. I have a wonderful relationship with my brother and sister; this makes me feel that I know always where I belong.

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Author Bio

  • NameJose Carreras
  • DescriptionSpanish opera singer
  • BornDecember 5, 1946
  • CountrySpain
  • ProfessionOpera Singer; Singer
  • AwardsBavarian Order Of Merit; Grand Merit Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany; Grand Decoration Of Honour For Services To The Republic Of Austria; Princess Of Asturias Award - Art; Steiger Award