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Renata Scotto, Opera Diva Who Inhabited Roles, Dies at 89

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Renata Scotto, Opera Diva Who Inhabited Roles, Dies at 89

Ms. Scotto, a leading Italian soprano, sang more than two dozen roles at the Metropolitan Opera and was a charismatic and demanding stage partner.

By Jonathan Kandell

Jessye Norman Rejected These Recordings. Should They Be Released?

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Jessye Norman Rejected These Recordings. Should They Be Released?

The new collection “Jessye Norman: The Unreleased Masters” raises artistic and ethical questions.

By Zachary Woolfe