Quotes by Renata Tebaldi

About Renata Tebaldi:

Renata Tebaldi was an immensely acclaimed Italian lirico-spinto soprano popular in the post-war period. Among the most beloved opera singers, she has been said to have possessed one of the most beautiful voices of the 20th century which was focused primarily on the verismo roles of the lyric and dramatic repertoires.
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I get letters constantly from all over the world, telephone calls from America, Brazil, Australia, all over, especially on my birthday. A family? I have a huge international family. That's all I need.

Renata Tebaldi

My mother was my best friend and confidante.

Renata Tebaldi

How could I have been a wife, a mother and a singer? Who takes care of the piccolini when you go around the world? Your children would not call you 'Mama,' but 'Renata.'

Renata Tebaldi

I know America is the country that loved me most.

Renata Tebaldi

I gave my last concert in 1976. For 32 years, I had given everything I had. I wanted to stop. My last big debut was in Russia in 1973. After I retired, I didn't have to worry about going out in bad weather. I could stay up late.

Renata Tebaldi

I was in love many times. This is very good for a woman.

Renata Tebaldi

Author Bio

  • NameRenata Tebaldi
  • DescriptionSinger
  • BornFebruary 1, 1922
  • DiedDecember 19, 2004
  • CountryItaly
  • ProfessionSinger; Opera Singer