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Contrary to the norm, as my technique improved my voice became higher.

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Renee Fleming
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: February 14
Musician
Opera Singer
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Renee Fleming
Technique
Contrary
Became
Higher
Voice
Improved
Norm

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