Lillian Nordica as Violetta, ca. 1888
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Nordica Memorial Association
It was not only her voice that drew audiences to her. She also was a master of exciting entrances onto the stage.
About that technique, she wrote, "Inspire confidence in your audience on your entrance upon the stage. You want them to be comfortable, and to convey the impression that you are equally so."
She added, "I always feel trepidation in appearing before the public, but I have learned to disguise it that it may not be observed. In a moment like that there is no such thing as being natural; to be so would mean to turn and flee."
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