Caruso and Tetrazzini on the Art of Singing Quotes

“A soft note which is taken with the "head voice" without being supported by a breath taken from the diaphragm is a helpless sort of thing.”
― Luisa Tetrazzini, Caruso and Tetrazzini on the Art of Singing

“In the practice of slow breathing make sure that the lungs are as nearly emptied as possible on the expulsion of the breath before beginning a new inspiration, as this gives extra impetus to the fresh supply of air and strengthens all the breathing muscles. If this is not done, moreover, the effect is like two people trying to get in and out of the same narrow door at the same time.”
― Luisa Tetrazzini, Caruso and Tetrazzini on the Art of Singing

“I am inclined to condemn the use of spirits, whisky in particular, which is so prevalent in the Anglo-Saxon countries, for it is sure to inflame the delicate little ribbons of tissue which produce the singing tone and then—addio to a clear and ringing high C!”
― Luisa Tetrazzini, Caruso and Tetrazzini on the Art of Singing