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Daniel P Quinn's avatar

Gruberova even in this early 1980 performance did her best with panache and intensity. Her career evolved over many decades as she grew as an artist and singer.

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Ayten's avatar

Goodness, Whitney Houston's delivery of the Star Spangled Banner took my breath away - amazing

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Guy Stalnaker's avatar

I can still remember hearing Whitney Houston song that National Anthem. It was electrifying, especially that final upwards flourish.

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Daniel P Quinn's avatar

While she appeared primarily in Vienna her US appearances at the Met and Chicago were infrequent. Her recordings are dazzling and important, our loss in America.

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