When I'm alone at home, I really prefer to listen to Wagner's orchestral music rather than any vocal … - Kiri Te Kanawa

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Kiri Te Kanawa

When I'm alone at home, I really prefer to listen to Wagner's orchestral music rather than any vocal music. I find it illuminating not to have to pay attention to voices in the recordings.

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