Bryn Terfel
Bryn Terfel
Bryn Terfel Jones CBEis a Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. Terfel was initially associated with the roles of Mozart, particularly Figaro and Don Giovanni, but has subsequently shifted his attention to heavier roles, especially those by Wagner...
NationalityWelsh
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth9 November 1965
mountain
For the mountains shall depart
singing wales
I started singing because I come from Wales
ideas acting calm
Good acting is about being as natural and calm as possible. These days producers have such definite ideas that you have to be prepared to do whatever they ask.
song use produce
If you have a recital to do, you have to memorize the songs. I never use music when I do recitals. It produces an instant barrier, both for yourself and the audience.
years cities balls
For three years, the 'Meistersinger' score was a ball and chain to me. It went with me to every city and concert hall.
thinking two sick
I think every singer should be able to jump in for a singer who has been sick, for instance, and learn an opera in two days. I know people who can do it.
voice
I work on my voice through what I have to sing.
mother children work-out
Welsh is my mother tongue, and my children speak it. If you come and live in this community you'll work out pretty quickly that it's beneficial to learn the language, because if you're going to the pub or a cafe you need to be a part of the local life.
summer winter emotional
When I watch the Olympics I become such an emotional wreck. I've always loved the Olympics, be it the summer or the winter Olympics.
choices style singing
I enjoy all aspects of singing and I'm luckily given the choice to be part of different styles of music.
thinking people house
People think top singers are overpaid, but opera houses have a top fee, which is a good thing. Of course concerts are different- everyone wants to make as much money as possible.
amazed numbers torch
I've been amazed by the numbers that have come out to see the torch relay, so being a part of it is lovely.