Galina Vishnevskaya quotes

Galina Vishnevskaya was a renowned Russian soprano and opera singer, celebrated for her powerful voice and dramatic artistry. Her performances at the Bolshoi Theatre and around the world earned her international acclaim. She became an enduring icon of Russian classical music and vocal excellence. Here are 3 of her quotes:

The major newspapers simply stopped writing about me, and my voice could no longer be heard on radio or television. (Galina Vishnevskaya)

Wanting to be understood by an audience that didn't know Russian, I tried to paint musical pictures by emphasizing the phrasing, using voice color more boldly, and varying the shade and nuance.

Galina Vishnevskaya

The friendship of Shostakovich cast a brilliant light over my whole life and whose spiritual qualities captured my soul once and for all time.

Galina Vishnevskaya

Galina Vishnevskaya

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Occupation: Russian Musician
Born: October 25, 1926
Died: December 11, 2012
Quotes count: 3

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