There are several famous female Opera singers today. I would say most Americans have at least heard of Renee Fleming. She is one of the most popular and renowned opera singers today.
Another female opera singer who has become somewhat of an "opera pop icon" is Anna Netrebko, known for her bel canto interpretations.
If you are asking for famous female opera singers of today, I would say those two. I'm not saying they are the best necessarily, but definitely the most popular.
Assuming you are asking about living singers- Anja Silja - soprano Christa Ludwig - mezzo-soprano Brigitte Fassbaender - mezzo-soprano
A solo sung by female or a male in an opera is called an aria.
Diva
An unfortunate and overused term: it suggests godhead. Prima donna is more apt.
Elizabeth Harwood
No, there wasn't.
Jose Carerras
Anna Netrebko is a wonderful Russian soprano. She often sings at the MEt.
You can name an opera singer by the voice sung: Loosely, soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, or bass. There are more voice distinctions, below.
Carlotta Giudicelli
No, there wasn't.
Jose Carerras
Maria Jeritza
well a female opera singer is a prima Donna
Anna Netrebko is a wonderful Russian soprano. She often sings at the MEt.
The Sydney Opera House is the famous opera house in Australia.
opera singers
American opera singer Clara Louise Kellogg 1842-1916.
Ezio
Judy Garland was a famous actress & singer. Grace Kelly was a famous actress & Princess of Monaco.
You can name an opera singer by the voice sung: Loosely, soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, or bass. There are more voice distinctions, below.
Soprano