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.
No, there wasn't.
Jose Carerras
Luciano Pavarotti, Tito Gobbi, Enrico Caruso, many more.
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.
No, there wasn't.
Jose Carerras
Maria Jeritza
well a female opera singer is a prima Donna
Farinelli was the most famous singer in Handel's time period. It is actually the artistic name of Carlo Broschi. He was an opera singer who was castrated in childhood to preserve his voice.
Luciano Pavarotti, Tito Gobbi, Enrico Caruso, many more.
The Sydney Opera House is the famous opera house in Australia.
Nellie Melba was a famous Australian opera singer, and the first Australian to achieve international success in opera. She was born 'Helen Porter Mitchell'.
Anna Netrebko is a wonderful Russian soprano. She often sings at the MEt.
opera singers
Her name was Irene Adler; she was an opera singer who appeared only in the story A Scandal in Bohemia.
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