Renee Fleming Stands Alone

Season 39 Episode 1

About the Episode

All operas tell stories. But Renee Fleming says that, for her, even a song can be like a mini-opera. She demonstrates her approach on a piece by Licinio Refice, performed on "Richard Tucker at 100: An Opera Celebration."

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 39s

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