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“The most important person is the audience and the composer. The rest of us - and even the composer is a servant to the audience. And of course, the audience is a servant to the higher art.”

Quote by Dolora Zajick

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Dolora Zajick
Dolora Zajick

Dolora Zajick, born on March 24, 1952, is a renowned soprano with a wide and expressive voice, hailed as a legend in the world of opera. She has achieved great success on the opera stage, winning the admiration of audiences worldwide with her exquisite skills and unique voice. more

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