Bryn Terfel
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"Bryn Terfel Jones" Commander of the Order of the British Empire/CBE is a Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. Terfel was initially associated with the roles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/Mozart, particularly Figaro and Don Giovanni, but has subsequently shifted his attention to heavier roles, especially those by Richard Wagner/Wagner.

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Some people disapprove of crossover, but who cares?

It was imperative when I started my training to have a teacher who would really look after whatever talent I had as a youngster.

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.

For the last ten years my only teacher has been Rudolf Pierne. He is a superb pianist, conductor, linguist and a great singing teacher. He knows my voice and has looked after its development.

I enjoy all aspects of singing and I'm luckily given the choice to be part of different styles of music.

I know many people find Wagner boring, and I'm no different, but by not being pretentious I hope to make it accessible.

I work on my voice through what I have to sing.

I started preparing Wolfram long ago because there was practically no stage time and no rehearsals at the Met, just a week. Luckily I'm a quick learner.

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.