Rosa Raisa, the Chicago prima donna Puccini tapped for a premiere at Milan's La Scala
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Chicago scored big time when Milan's La Scala announced that soprano Rosa Raisa would perform the title role in the world premiere of "Turandot" at the famed opera house.In 1926, things usually worked the opposite way, as American opera companies were far more likely to tout the guest appearance of a European soprano or baritone.
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