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opera: tempestuous prima donna syndrome

Who was the most tempestuous diva of all? And where would grand opera be without coloraturas who erupt? After all, the diva radiates excitement, spreads magnetism, and creates argument… Solo curtain calls have given managers more headaches than almost anything … Continue reading

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hot tempered high C

The divas of grand opera. Maria Callas may have been the best known of a large contingent, but who was the most tempestuous of all? And where would opera be without coloraturas who erupt? No matter what the diva, the … Continue reading

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