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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Yes, you must have the courage of being free.

Jose Carreras

Everybody, even me, sometimes had to compromise on something, doing things we know to be wrong, and this happens doing whatever job in the world. But a singer must have the courage of saying no.

Jose Carreras

I have great emotion every time I go on stage. Nothing in life gives me the same satisfaction that my profession gives me.

Jose Carreras

I am always living very good moments.

Jose Carreras

If I can do concert recitals, adapting the repertoire to my needs, then no problem, that's good enough. But with operas, unless the right circumstances come up, my career is done.

Jose Carreras

Yes, thanks to God... my life has a goal, much more important than my artistic activities, that is the struggle against Leukemia.

Jose Carreras

The happiest moment in my life? When my doctor told me I was completely cured of leukemia.

Jose Carreras

Certain things give you another perspective in life.

Jose Carreras

I'm a very fortunate man. I have in life everything I could dream of.

Jose Carreras

If a man becomes more mature due to certain episodes in his life, it gives him the opportunity to look at life in a much more deep way. I believe the artist and the man work parallel, with the same feelings, the same soul, the same sensitivity.

Jose Carreras

I carry on singing because I love it. The closer you are to the end, the more you understand how important it is.

Jose Carreras

In certain professions, you can love your profession; you can do it in a very professional way and do it wonderfully, but you do not have this possibility to communicate with others - I express myself singing, and I think this is a real luxury.

Jose Carreras

At first we got along real well. Now... it's pretty much just a professional relationship.

Jose Carreras

Music isn't only a profession.

Jose Carreras

I've always said that music is like literature.

Jose Carreras

When I sing, I want people to think only about the tenor and only about the music.

Jose Carreras

Even out of severe difficulty, some positive things come.

Jose Carreras

People naturally want to know about what happened, about my leukemia. They ask the same questions again and again. And there have been so many positive conclusions, even through the bad times, that I don't mind at all to be reminded of my struggles.

Jose Carreras

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