In an interview on French television, Maria Callas attributed the development of her chest voice to which Spanish coloratura soprano?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Elvira de Hidalgo

  1. Step 1: However, when interviewed by Pierre Desgraupes on the French program L'invitée du dimanche, Callas attributed the development of her chest voice not to Trivella but to her next teacher, the Spanish coloratura soprano Elvira de Hidalgo. Answer: Elvira de Hidalgo. Why not the others: "Victoria de los Ángeles" was an acclaimed contemporary Spanish lyric soprano famous for French and Spanish art songs; "Montserrat Caballé" was a legendary Catalan soprano renowned for pianissimo high notes and Donizetti roles; "Renata Tebaldi" was Callas's chief Italian rival at La Scala and the Metropolitan Opera in the 1950s.

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