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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Silverman

Lise Davidsen reigns as Isolde at Met Opera while balancing career and motherhood

Opera-Lise Davidsen - (karen almond)

When Lise Davidsen finished her last performance in Beethoven’s “Fidelio” at the Metropolitan Opera a year ago, she flew home to Norway to await the birth of twins, enjoy a six-month maternity leave and prepare for a major role debut.

If she had worries, they were mainly about the delivery and whether it might affect her voice.

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