“I grew up listening to popular music. My father was a Peruvian folk si...” — Juan Diego Florez Quote

“I grew up listening to popular music. My father was a Peruvian folk singer. He played the guitar at home. He sang songs with a waltzing rhythm, yet you can still hear the Spanish influences. I accompanied him to his performances.”

“I now have plans to create a school for singers in Vienna, and I would love to found one in the Middle East, too, if possible.”

“I didn't grow up with classical music. My father was a folk music singer.”

“I would accompany my dad to his film's sets. I especially remember going with him on the sets of 'Vijaypath.'”

“Any kind of creative activity is likely to be stressful. The more anxiety, the more you feel that you are headed in the right direction. Easiness, relaxation, comfort - these are not conditions that usually accompany serious work.”

“A vacation frequently means that the family goes away for a rest, accompanied by a mother who sees that the others get it.”