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Soprano Remembers Voice Loss and Career Pause
The soprano, once a soaring star, laments losing her voice and retires from singing. She recalls early Met experiences and a failed return attempt for Der Rosenkavalier. Her career included teaching at the Music Academy of the West from 1951 to 1961 and coaching work elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Lehmann
Music Academy of the West
Metropolitan Opera House
der Rosenkavalier
Marshallin
Met