Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Benita Valente

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Last updated on April 22, 2025.

Benita Valente is an American soprano whose career has encompassed the operatic stage as well as performance of lieder, chamber music and oratorio. She is especially lauded for her interpretations of Mozart and Handel, but she also excelled in certain Verdi roles. The New York Times once referred to her as "as gifted a singer as we have today, worldwide."

American - Singer | Born: October 19, 1934

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Inside I have been a stabber, a screamer, a die-er from way back.

Benita Valente

Young singers ask me, "Do I have to live in New York?" I say, "You can live wherever you want-as long as people think you live in New York."

Benita Valente

Why not say it? I'm bursting out of my cocoon. It was all too nice in the past - it never knocked anyone out. But last year... my first opening night at the Met - I looked out and heard all that cheering... for me... And I loved it.

Benita Valente

Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Benita Valente

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