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“I will sing in San Francisco if I have to sing in the streets, for I know that the streets of San Francisco are free.”

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Luisa Tetrazzini
Luisa Tetrazzini

Luisa Tetrazzini, an Italian soprano, was born on June 29, 1871, and passed away on April 28, 1940. She was renowned for her unique voice and exquisite singing skills on the opera stage in the early 20th century. more

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