"I think every singer should be able to jump in for a singer who has been sick, for instance, and learn an opera in two days. I know people who can do it."

People, Opera

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"I think every singer should be able to jump in for a singer who has been sick, for instance, and learn an opera in two days. I know people who can do it."

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