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Renée Fleming
Notable roles: Countess Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro, Desdemona in Otello; Contributions: Prominent contemporary American soprano, 'People’s Diva'
Leontyne Price
Notable roles: Aida in Aida, Leonora in Il Trovatore; Contributions: First African American soprano to achieve international acclaim, multiple Grammy Awards winner
Marilyn Horne
Notable roles: Carmen in Carmen, Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri; Contributions: American mezzo-soprano known for a wide range of roles, from baroque to bel canto to American songbook
Kiri Te Kanawa
Notable roles: Countess Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro, Arabella in Arabella; Contributions: Renowned New Zealand soprano, significant presence in British opera
Geraldine Farrar
Notable roles: Cio-Cio-San in Madama Butterfly, Carmen in Carmen; Contributions: Early 20th-century American soprano, a star at the Metropolitan Opera, also ventured into silent film acting
Beniamino Gigli
Notable roles: Cavaradossi in Tosca, Radamès in Aida; Contributions: Italian tenor known for his beautiful diction and expressive singing
Cecilia Bartoli
Notable roles: Dorabella in Così fan tutte, Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia; Contributions: Mezzo-soprano voice with agility, Revival of lesser-known baroque and classical operas
Grace Bumbry
Notable roles: Venus in Tannhäuser, Carmen in Carmen; Contributions: Pioneering African American mezzo-soprano, had a significant impact on breaking racial barriers in opera
Beverly Sills
Notable roles: Cleopatra in Giulio Cesare, Queen Elizabeth I in Roberto Devereux; Contributions: Prominent coloratura soprano, Chairperson of Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Opera
Sherrill Milnes
Notable roles: Scarpia in Tosca, Iago in Otello; Contributions: American baritone known for power and richness of voice, a leading singer of the operatic stage in the mid to late 20th century
Teresa Berganza
Notable roles: Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro, Isabella in L'Italiana in Algeri; Contributions: Spanish mezzo-soprano famous for her Mozart and Rossini roles, noted as a distinguished recitalist
Jessye Norman
Notable roles: Aida in Aida, Cassandra in Les Troyens; Contributions: Known for her rich, dramatic voice, Advocate for the arts
Mirella Freni
Notable roles: Mimì in La Bohème, Adina in L'elisir d'amore; Contributions: Renowned for her Verdi and Puccini roles, displayed expressive vocal versatility
Marilyn Horne
Notable roles: Adalgisa in Norma, Angelina in La Cenerentola; Contributions: Known for the range and versatility of her voice, mastery of bel canto technique
Maria Callas
Notable roles: Violetta in La Traviata, Norma in Norma; Contributions: Renowned for vocal technique and dramatic interpretations, Influential as a recording artist
Elīna Garanča
Notable roles: Carmen in Carmen, Charlotte in Werther; Contributions: Latvian mezzo-soprano known for her creamy voice and dynamic operatic portrayals
Dame Janet Baker
Notable roles: Dido in Dido and Aeneas, Orfeo in Orfeo ed Euridice; Contributions: Renowned mezzo-soprano, especially for baroque and early Italian opera
Montserrat Caballé
Notable roles: Norma in Norma, Lucrezia Borgia in Lucrezia Borgia; Contributions: Spanish soprano famed for her bel canto roles, notable international career
Jonas Kaufmann
Notable roles: Werther in Werther, Don José in Carmen; Contributions: German tenor known for his versatility across a wide repertoire, rich vocal color
Plácido Domingo
Notable roles: Otello in Otello, Don José in Carmen; Contributions: One of The Three Tenors, extensive operatic repertoire and longevity
Joan Sutherland
Notable roles: Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, Alcina in Alcina; Contributions: Bel canto technique mastery, dubbed 'La Stupenda'
José Carreras
Notable roles: Alfredo in La Traviata, Don José in Carmen; Contributions: One of The Three Tenors, fought leukemia and established a foundation
Dmitri Hvorostovsky
Notable roles: Eugene Onegin in Eugene Onegin, Count di Luna in Il Trovatore; Contributions: Russian baritone, known for his strong voice and compelling stage presence
Anna Netrebko
Notable roles: Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Lady Macbeth in Macbeth; Contributions: Acclaimed Russian soprano known for her beautiful voice and compelling stage presence
Hans Hotter
Notable roles: Wotan in Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Amfortas in Parsifal; Contributions: Celebrated German bass-baritone, extraordinary Wagner interpreter
Juan Diego Flórez
Notable roles: Count Almaviva in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Tonio in La fille du régiment; Contributions: Peruvian tenor known for his exceptional bel canto technique and high C’s
Alfredo Kraus
Notable roles: Werther in Werther, Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto; Contributions: Celebrated Spanish tenor known for his stylistic elegance and vocal longevity
Fritz Wunderlich
Notable roles: Tamino in Die Zauberflöte, Lenski in Eugene Onegin; Contributions: Celebrated German lyric tenor with an expressive voice, tragically died young
Nicolai Gedda
Notable roles: Nemorino in L'elisir d'amore, Faust in Faust; Contributions: Renowned for his linguistic facility and refined artistry, had a long and versatile career
Birgit Nilsson
Notable roles: Brünnhilde in Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Isolde in Tristan und Isolde; Contributions: Noted for her powerful voice and stamina, Famous Wagnerian soprano
Piotr Beczała
Notable roles: Rodolfo in La Bohème, Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto; Contributions: Polish tenor known for his lyrical voice and elegant delivery
Feodor Chaliapin
Notable roles: Boris in Boris Godunov, Mephistopheles in Faust; Contributions: Renowned Russian bass with an impressive stage presence, significantly shaped the role of Boris
Luciano Pavarotti
Notable roles: Rodolfo in La Bohème, Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto; Contributions: Popularized opera with global audiences, Three Tenors performances
Enrico Caruso
Notable roles: Canio in Pagliacci, Radamès in Aida; Contributions: Pioneer of recorded classical music, immense vocal power and versatility
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