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“So long as it doesn't get to the point where you don't remember whose opera you're listening to, I'm willing to experiment.”

Quote by Beverly Sills

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Beverly Sills, born on May 25, 1929, was an esteemed operatic soprano from the United States. She was renowned for her unique voice and acting skills on the opera stage in the mid-20th century, winning the affection of audiences worldwide. Sills' career spanned a variety of opera roles, and her performance style was widely beloved. more

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