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“My arias make me take off as if I were on a trampoline.”

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Jessye Norman is an American opera singer renowned for her powerful voice and artistic expression. Born on September 15, 1945, she has been active on the international opera stage since the 1960s, performing in a wide range of classic opera roles. more

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