Rosa Raisa
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"One of the greatest dramatic sopranos of opera's first Golden Age, Rosa Raisa (1893-1963) was legendary for her imposing, powerful, and wide-ranging voice as well as for her highly dramatic and emotionally stirring stage presence. A renowned star of the Chicago Opera, Raisa sang more than a thousand opera performances and concerts around the world. Held in high esteem by composers, conductors, and colleagues, she was Puccini's choice to create the lead roles in La Rondine and Turandot.". "In this first biography of Raisa, Charles Mintzer provides a portrait of a warm-hearted, generous artist…
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