L.A'S SEXIEST OPERA SINGER VAL REE

Interview with Val Ree

Valeria, welcome to Playboy Sweden Magazine, you are a popular opera singer in the USA, how did destiny tie you to opera? I think I was into music even before I was able to speak:) Music has always been a big part of my life. The first time I heard opera was when I was about 12. That was also the age when I started going to music school to study classical singing. I listened to a couple of songs by the famous Greek soprano Maria Callas and started copying the voice, and I did it really well! I never studied to be an opera singer at the institute. I was born with that gift. All I have to do is to protect my voice and keep it from the cold and the wind.

What is the most interesting and challenging part of your job? The most difficult thing is probably getting ready in time. It takes me a nightmare of a long time to make my lipstick. And I am very meticulous about the songs and the characters to perform on the stage. Everything has to be perfect for me! The best part is people's response when I start singing. No one expects that such a sexy and fragile girl like me can have such a strong voice.

What does the stage mean to you? Life! I love to convey emotions to the audience and get great love in return. I adore to reincarnate on stage, to be someone else. It brings me a very special pleasure.

Do you often wear revealing outfits when you perform? I don't think my outfits are explicit. They just accentuate my appearance.

How do you relax after a busy tour? I love to take a warm bath with foam, and aroma oils and I must have some jazz playing. All the tension seems to dissolve into water.