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A message from Aretha Franklin, Honorary Chair of National Opera Week

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Published on Sep 25, 2012

Friday, October 26 — Sunday, November 4 is National Opera Week 2012, when opera organizations across the country present a variety of fun, free activities to celebrate opera! From backstage tours to flash performances and YouTube contests, National Opera Week has something for everyone, everywhere. Visit www.operaamerica.org/operaweek for more information.

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  • primohomme

    primohomme 6 months ago

    This is why Aretha is one of the greats. She understands and loves music, not just her own, but the art and history of music.

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  • TheSoulVault

    TheSoulVault 8 months ago

    Aretha is the best!

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  • awesome1990s

    awesome1990s 1 month ago

    She the Queen of soul and there really shouldn't be a Queen of Opera

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  • CBSEye

    CBSEye 1 month ago

    The Queen of Opera! Doubt it? Just listen to her sing it!

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  • firstjohn313

    firstjohn313 2 months ago

    She looks very nice.

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  • sttar1982

    sttar1982 6 months ago

    ("")-_-("")

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  • LohengrinTh

    LohengrinTh 6 months ago

    ahahaha she is so sweet :) I have brought irrelevant people to opera but they didnt exactly thank me they slept on me But anyhow it is so sweet to see Aretha supporting the Opera Art

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  • reginabellestar

    reginabellestar 6 months ago

    Omg I am so greatful that once more queen of soul Aretha proves why all forms and genres of music must be appreciated. Let us keep opera alive please.

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  • Marrekesz

    Marrekesz 6 months ago

    She is the greatest singer of all-time. Listen to her gospel recording, "Amazing Grace" from 1972. So powerful.

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  • Pedro Karam

    Pedro Karam 7 months ago

    Yeah! 

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  • Bishop L

    Bishop L 8 months ago

    she is the best I with you SoulVault...and more than anyone every expected her to be...

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