Maria Callas

Maria Callas

female, deceased (1977)
Maria Callas was an American born, Greek dramatic coloratura soprano and perhaps the best-known opera singer of the post-World War II period. She...
Cecilia Bartoli

Cecilia Bartoli

female, 43 years old
The Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli is an opera singer and recitalist. She is best-known for her Mozart and Rossini roles as well as for her...
Joan Sutherland

Joan Sutherland

female, 83 years old
Dame Joan Sutherland OM, AC, DBE (born November 7, 1926) is an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano noted for her contribution to the bel canto...
Kathleen Battle

Kathleen Battle

female, 61 years old
Kathleen Battle (b. August 13 1948) is an African-American lyric soprano. She is particularly known for her pure timbre, exceptional technique and...
Montserrat Caballé

Montserrat Caballé

female, 76 years old
Maria de Montserrat Viviana Concepción Caballé i Folc, better known as Montserrat Caballé (born April 12 1933), is a Spanish operatic soprano ren...
Leontyne Price

Leontyne Price

female, 82 years old
Mary Violet Leontyne Price (born February 10, 1927) is an American opera singer (soprano). She was best known for her Verdi roles, above all...
Frederica von Stade

Frederica von Stade

female, 64 years old
Frederica von Stade (born June 1, 1945, Somerville, New Jersey) is an American mezzo-soprano. Miss von Stade attended the Mannes College of Music...
Renata Tebaldi

Renata Tebaldi

female, deceased (2004)
Renata Tebaldi was an Italian lyric soprano, popular in the post-war period.
Sarah Bernhardt

Sarah Bernhardt

female, deceased (1923)
Sarah Bernhardt (October 23, 1844 - March 26, 1923) was a stage actress born in Paris. Often referred to as "the most famous actress in the history...
Renata Scotto

Renata Scotto

female, 75 years old
The Italian opera singer Renata Scotto (born February 24, 1934) is a soprano widely admired for both her musical and dramatic gifts. Since retiring...