Inspirational entertaining and universally celebrated Renee Fleming is acclaimed as one of the great vocal artists of our day Here she shares wonderfully personal experiences and anecdotes including her battle with stagefright that opera lovers and classical music fans young and old will find inspiration and entertaining One of the most celebrated talents in today 146 s music scene soprano Rene Fleming brings a consummately beautiful voice striking interpretive talents and compelling artistry to bear on performances that have captivated audiences in opera houses and recital halls throughout the world In The Inner Voice a book that is the story of her own artistic development and the autobiography of her voice this great performer presents a unique and privileged look at the making of a singer and offers hard won practical advice to aspiring performance artists everywhere From her youth as the child of two singing teachers through her years at Juilliard from her struggles to establish her career to her international success The Inner Voice is a luminous articulate and candid self portrait of a contemporary artist and the most revelatory examination yet of the performing life One of the most celebrated talents in today s music scene soprano Rene Fleming brings a consummately beautiful voice striking interpretive talents and compelling artistry to bear on performances that have captivated audiences in opera houses and recital halls throughout the world In The Inner Voice a book that is the story of her own artistic development and the autobiography of her voice this great performer presents a unique and privileged look at the making of a singer and offers hard won practical advice to aspiring performance artists everywhere From her youth as the child of two singing teachers through her years at Juilliard from her struggles to establish her career to her international success The Inner Voice is a luminous articulate and candid s