Her specialty was the role of Violetta in Verdi’s ‘La Traviata,’ which she sang more than 600 times after her first performance in 1948 in Bologna, most of them at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala.
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What made Beethoven sick? DNA from his hair offers clues
Scientists find a genetic risk for liver disease, plus a liver-damaging hepatitis B infection in the last months of his life.
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Tejano musician Fito Olivares dies in Houston at 75
He was known for songs that were wedding and quinceanera mainstays, including the hit ‘Juana La Cubana.’
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Haley Reinhart comes from family of musicians
Singer, songwriter, actor releases first original EP ‘Off the Ground.’
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Maine poet Richard Blanco among arts luminaries honored by Biden
The Maine poet and author receives a National Humanities Medal at a White House ceremony.
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Tom Hanks named Harvard’s 2023 commencement speaker
Recent speakers include the late Rep. John Lewis and filmmaker Steven Spielberg.
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Def Leppard drummer recovering from attack outside hotel
Police arrested a suspect but say they don’t have a motive for the attack on Rick Allen.
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Maine poet and author Richard Blanco receives a National Humanities Medal
Blanco and others were honored by President Biden during a ceremony at the White House.
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‘Ted Lasso’ cast visits White House, promotes mental health care
Soccer coach Ted Lasso is coming to the White House – in the form of Emmy-winning actor Jason Sudeikis.
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Taylor Swift kicks off U.S. Eras Tour at Super Bowl stadium
Having not toured for her previous three albums, this concert series is intended to play catchup by providing the live debut of many of those songs.