Beautiful, Wealthy, She Has No Voice
One of the most extraordinary episodes of recent musical annals was witnessed at the Paris Opera the other night. Ganna Walska appeared on the stage of that old and famous opera house in the extremely difficult role of Gilda in Verdi's Rigoletto. The historical institution, scene of so many great operatic triumphs, was crowded with aristocrats who wished to listen to what was certain to be a most interesting performance.
There lies deep in Mme. Walska McCormick's soul an impassioned desire to sing successfully in opera. To achieve...
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