But I won't deprive myself of singing opera as long as my voice follows.

Honestly, if the public still wants to hear me in some works, I have to go down a half step.

But, when you are confronted with an opera, you have to keep an eye on everything: the musicians, the chorus, the ballet, the singers, the staging.

Between parts I was too old for and roles that were too overwhelming, out of reach then for my voice. I carved out a niche with the Wagnerian repertoire since I am attracted by its theatrical intensity.

And then, it is not an office job: I build my production teams, I follow the beginning of the rehearsals, the dress rehearsal, the premiere, which leaves me time to go and attend other opera performances, to find new singers for my future seasons... and to go on with my own career.

And so, when at the end of a performance, I cannot spend an hour signing autographs because I have an obligation, I announce it at the end of the spectacle.

But enough joking. I am singing. This is all my life.

Another thing is that I am a good pianist and this allows me to save a lot of energy.

Every three days on average, I am alone on stage, facing the public.