The real exertion in the case of an opera singer lies not so much in her singing as in her acting of a role, for nearly every modern opera makes great dramatic and physical demands.
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Born:
October 6, 1887
Death: July 10, 1982 |
“Some day the workers will take possession of your city hall, and when we do, no child will be sacrificed on the altar of profit!”
“I just try to do as good job with the material as I can and play some jazz as well, some improvised music, and do that every night. Just see where it goes.”