At age 96, legendary Italian soprano Magda Olivero still amazed listeners by singing sacred pieces like Panis Angelicus and Ave Maria
She was celebrated as one of the great verismo sopranos of the 20th century and continued public performances into her 90s long after retiring from the opera stage
At age 96, legendary Italian soprano Magda Olivero still amazed listeners by singing sacred pieces like Panis Angelicus and Ave Maria with clear, beautiful tone — a remarkable testament to her vocal technique and lifelong artistry.
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