SettingsItalian sopranos
Adelina Patti
Adelina Patti was a highly acclaimed 19th-century opera singer, earning huge fees at the height of her career in the music capitals of Europe and America.
Adelina Patti was a highly acclaimed 19th-century opera singer, earning huge fees at the height of her career in the music capitals of Europe and America.
Adriana Ferrarese del Bene
Adriana Ferrarese del Bene (born c. 1755 in Ferrara - died after 1804 in Venice) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Adriana Ferrarese del Bene (born c. 1755 in Ferrara - died after 1804 in Venice) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Adriana Guerrini
Adriana Guerrini (September 22, 1907, Florence - April 24, 1970, Milan) was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Adriana Guerrini (September 22, 1907, Florence - April 24, 1970, Milan) was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Alda Noni
Alda Noni is an Italian soprano leggiero, one of the leading soubrette of the immediate postwar period.
Alda Noni is an Italian soprano leggiero, one of the leading soubrette of the immediate postwar period.
Amelita Galli-Curci
Amelita Galli-Curci (18 November 1882 – 26 November 1963) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Amelita Galli-Curci (18 November 1882 – 26 November 1963) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Angelica Catalani
Angelica Catalani (1780 – 12 June 1849) was an Italian opera singer, the daughter of a tradesman.
Angelica Catalani (1780 – 12 June 1849) was an Italian opera singer, the daughter of a tradesman.
Anna Caterina Antonacci
Anna Caterina Antonacci, born 5 April 1961 in Ferrara, is an Italian soprano known for roles in the bel canto and Baroque repertories.
Anna Caterina Antonacci, born 5 April 1961 in Ferrara, is an Italian soprano known for roles in the bel canto and Baroque repertories.
Anna de Amicis
Anna Lucia de Amicis was an Italian soprano.
Anna Lucia de Amicis was an Italian soprano.
Antonietta Pastori
Antonietta Pastori (born in 1929) is an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with lighter lyric and coloratura roles.
Antonietta Pastori (born in 1929) is an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with lighter lyric and coloratura roles.
Antonietta Stella
Antonietta Stella is an Italian operatic soprano, one of the finest Italian spinto sopranos of the 1950s and 1960s, possessing a beautiful and ample voice, and particularly associated with Verdi...
Antonietta Stella is an Italian operatic soprano, one of the finest Italian spinto sopranos of the 1950s and 1960s, possessing a beautiful and ample voice, and particularly associated with Verdi...
Barbara Frittoli
Barbara Frittoli is an Italian operatic soprano who has sung leading roles in opera houses throughout Europe and in the United States.
Barbara Frittoli is an Italian operatic soprano who has sung leading roles in opera houses throughout Europe and in the United States.
Benedetta Rosmunda Pisaroni
Benedetta Rosmunda Pisaroni (born Piacenza, 16 May 1793 - died Piacenza, 6 August 1872) was an Italian soprano who later became a contralto.
Benedetta Rosmunda Pisaroni (born Piacenza, 16 May 1793 - died Piacenza, 6 August 1872) was an Italian soprano who later became a contralto.
Brigida Banti
Brigida Giorgi, better known by her husband's surname and her stage-name, as Brigida Banti (1757–1806) was an Italian soprano.
Brigida Giorgi, better known by her husband's surname and her stage-name, as Brigida Banti (1757–1806) was an Italian soprano.
Camilla Pasini
Camilla Pasini (1872-1959) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Camilla Pasini (1872-1959) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Carlotta Patti
Carlotta Patti (ca. 1840 – 27 June 1889) was a 19th century operatic soprano and sister to famed soprano Adelina Patti.
Carlotta Patti (ca. 1840 – 27 June 1889) was a 19th century operatic soprano and sister to famed soprano Adelina Patti.
Carmela Remigio
Carmela Remigiois an Italian lyric soprano singer.
Carmela Remigiois an Italian lyric soprano singer.
Carmen Giannattasio
Carmen Giannattasio is an Italian operatic soprano.
Carmen Giannattasio is an Italian operatic soprano.
Carmen Melis
Carmen Melis (15 August 1885 – 19 December 1967) was an Italian operatic soprano who had a major international career during the first four decades of the 20th century.
Carmen Melis (15 August 1885 – 19 December 1967) was an Italian operatic soprano who had a major international career during the first four decades of the 20th century.
Carolina Ferni
Carolina Ferni was an Italian violinist and operatic soprano.
Carolina Ferni was an Italian violinist and operatic soprano.
Caterina Mancini
Caterina Mancini (Genzano di Roma, November 10, 1924) is an Italian dramatic coloratura soprano, primarily active in Italy in the 1950s.
Caterina Mancini (Genzano di Roma, November 10, 1924) is an Italian dramatic coloratura soprano, primarily active in Italy in the 1950s.
Cecilia Gasdia
Cecilia Gasdia (born August 14 1960, Verona) is an Italian operatic soprano.
Cecilia Gasdia (born August 14 1960, Verona) is an Italian operatic soprano.
Celestina Boninsegna
Celestina Boninsegna (26 February 1877 – 14 February 1947) was an Italian operatic soprano, known for her interpretations of the heroines in Verdi's operas.
Celestina Boninsegna (26 February 1877 – 14 February 1947) was an Italian operatic soprano, known for her interpretations of the heroines in Verdi's operas.
Cesira Ferrani
Cesira Ferrani (May 8, 1863 in Turin – May 4, 1943 in Pollone) was an Italian operatic soprano who is best known for debuting two of the most iconic roles in opera history, Mimì in the or...
Cesira Ferrani (May 8, 1863 in Turin – May 4, 1943 in Pollone) was an Italian operatic soprano who is best known for debuting two of the most iconic roles in opera history, Mimì in the or...
Christina Maria Avoglio
Christina Maria Avoglio or Avolia (floruit, 1740-1744) was an Italian soprano in Handel's opera company.
Christina Maria Avoglio or Avolia (floruit, 1740-1744) was an Italian soprano in Handel's opera company.
Clara Jacobo
Clara Jacobo was an Italian opera singer.
Clara Jacobo was an Italian opera singer.
Clara Petrella
Clara Petrella was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory, an outstanding singing-actress nicknamed the "Duse of Singers".
Clara Petrella was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory, an outstanding singing-actress nicknamed the "Duse of Singers".
Claudia Muzio
Claudia Muzio (February 7, 1889 - May 24, 1936) was an Italian operatic soprano, whose international career was among the most successful of the early 20th century.
Claudia Muzio (February 7, 1889 - May 24, 1936) was an Italian operatic soprano, whose international career was among the most successful of the early 20th century.
Denia Mazzola
Denia Mazzola - Gavazzeni, is an operatic soprano, born February 4, 1953 in Bergamo, Italy.
Denia Mazzola - Gavazzeni, is an operatic soprano, born February 4, 1953 in Bergamo, Italy.
Desirée Rancatore
Desirée Rancatore is an Italian coloratura soprano with an active career on the opera and concert stages of Europe.
Desirée Rancatore is an Italian coloratura soprano with an active career on the opera and concert stages of Europe.
Diamante Maria Scarabelli
Diamante Maria Scarabelli was an Italian soprano singer of the later 17th century and early 18th.
Diamante Maria Scarabelli was an Italian soprano singer of the later 17th century and early 18th.
Diletta Rizzo Marin
Diletta Rizzo Marin (born 14 February 1984, Vicenza) is an Italian operatic soprano admired for the quality of her voice and her skills in acting.
Diletta Rizzo Marin (born 14 February 1984, Vicenza) is an Italian operatic soprano admired for the quality of her voice and her skills in acting.
Elena Mauti Nunziata
Elena Mauti Nunziata (born 28 August 1946 in Palma di Campania, Naples) is a retired Italian opera singer.
Elena Mauti Nunziata (born 28 August 1946 in Palma di Campania, Naples) is a retired Italian opera singer.
Emma Carelli
Emma Carelli (12 May 1877, Naples – 17 August 1928, near Rome) was an Italian operatic soprano who was particularly associated with the dramatic soprano roles of the verisimo repertoire an...
Emma Carelli (12 May 1877, Naples – 17 August 1928, near Rome) was an Italian operatic soprano who was particularly associated with the dramatic soprano roles of the verisimo repertoire an...
Emma Trentini
Emma Trentini was an Italian soprano opera singer who came to the United States in December 1906.
Emma Trentini was an Italian soprano opera singer who came to the United States in December 1906.
Eugenia Burzio
Eugenia Burzio was an Italian operatic soprano known for her vibrant voice and passionate style of singing.
Eugenia Burzio was an Italian operatic soprano known for her vibrant voice and passionate style of singing.
Eugenia Ratti
Eugenia Ratti is an Italian soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Eugenia Ratti is an Italian soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Fanny Tacchinardi Persiani
Fanny Tacchinardi Persiani was an Italian soprano particularly associated with bel canto composers, such as Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, and early Verdi.
Fanny Tacchinardi Persiani was an Italian soprano particularly associated with bel canto composers, such as Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, and early Verdi.
Fiorenza Cedolins
Fiorenza Cedolins, born in Anduins di Vito d'Asio, a village in Friuli, near Pordenone, is an Italian soprano.
Fiorenza Cedolins, born in Anduins di Vito d'Asio, a village in Friuli, near Pordenone, is an Italian soprano.
Francesca Cuzzoni
Francesca Cuzzoni (2 April 1696 – 19 June 1778) was an Italian operatic soprano of the Baroque era.
Francesca Cuzzoni (2 April 1696 – 19 June 1778) was an Italian operatic soprano of the Baroque era.
Gabriella Gatti
Gabriella Gatti (July 5, 1908 - October 22, 2003) was an Italian operatic soprano, primarily based in Italy and associated with the Italian repertory.
Gabriella Gatti (July 5, 1908 - October 22, 2003) was an Italian operatic soprano, primarily based in Italy and associated with the Italian repertory.
Gabriella Tucci
Gabriella Tucci is an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Gabriella Tucci is an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Gemma Bellincioni
Gemma Bellincioni (18 August 1864 – 23 April 1950) was an Italian soprano and one of the best-known opera singers of the late 19th century.
Gemma Bellincioni (18 August 1864 – 23 April 1950) was an Italian soprano and one of the best-known opera singers of the late 19th century.
Giacinta Toso
Giacinta Toso (1807-1889), (also Toso Puzzi or Puzzi Toso), Maman Puzzi, was an Italian operatic soprano who had a significant career in England during the 1820s and 1830s, bef...
Giacinta Toso (1807-1889), (also Toso Puzzi or Puzzi Toso), Maman Puzzi, was an Italian operatic soprano who had a significant career in England during the 1820s and 1830s, bef...
Giannina Arangi-Lombardi
Giannina Arangi-Lombardi (20 June 1891, Marigliano – 9 July 1951, Milan) was a prominent spinto soprano, particularly associated with the Italian operatic repertory.
Giannina Arangi-Lombardi (20 June 1891, Marigliano – 9 July 1951, Milan) was a prominent spinto soprano, particularly associated with the Italian operatic repertory.
Giannina Russ
Giannina Russ was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Giannina Russ was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Gina Cigna
Gina Cigna was a French-Italian opera singer, one of the leading dramatic soprano of the inter-war period.
Gina Cigna was a French-Italian opera singer, one of the leading dramatic soprano of the inter-war period.
Giuditta Pasta
Giuditta Angiola Maria Costanza Pasta, born in Saronno, Italy, was a soprano considered among the greatest of opera singers, to whom the 20th-century soprano Maria Callas was compared.
Giuditta Angiola Maria Costanza Pasta, born in Saronno, Italy, was a soprano considered among the greatest of opera singers, to whom the 20th-century soprano Maria Callas was compared.
Giuseppina Finzi-Magrini
Giusppina Finzi-Magrini (Turin, 1878-Desio, 1944) was an Italian soprano.
Giusppina Finzi-Magrini (Turin, 1878-Desio, 1944) was an Italian soprano.
Giuseppina Ronzi de Begnis
Giuseppina Ronzi de Begnis was an Italian operatic soprano, one of the leading sopranos of her time, particularly associated with Donizetti roles.
Giuseppina Ronzi de Begnis was an Italian operatic soprano, one of the leading sopranos of her time, particularly associated with Donizetti roles.
Graziella Sciutti
Graziella Sciutti, born in Turin, Italy, 17 April 1927, died Geneva 9 April 2001, was an Italian soprano opera singer and later vocal teacher and opera producer.
Graziella Sciutti, born in Turin, Italy, 17 April 1927, died Geneva 9 April 2001, was an Italian soprano opera singer and later vocal teacher and opera producer.
Ilva Ligabue
Ilva Ligabue was an Italian operatic soprano, best known for the role of Alice Ford in Falstaff, which she recorded twice, under Georg Solti and Leonard Bernstein.
Ilva Ligabue was an Italian operatic soprano, best known for the role of Alice Ford in Falstaff, which she recorded twice, under Georg Solti and Leonard Bernstein.
Ines Maria Ferraris
Ines Maria Ferraris (also Ina Maria Ferraris) (6 May 1882 Turin- 11 December 1971 Milan) was an Italian operatic soprano and pianist who sang for more than two decades at La Scala in addit...
Ines Maria Ferraris (also Ina Maria Ferraris) (6 May 1882 Turin- 11 December 1971 Milan) was an Italian operatic soprano and pianist who sang for more than two decades at La Scala in addit...
Katia Ricciarelli
Katia Ricciarelli is an Italian soprano.
Katia Ricciarelli is an Italian soprano.
Licia Albanese
Licia Albanese (born July 22, 1913) is an Italian-born American operatic soprano.
Licia Albanese (born July 22, 1913) is an Italian-born American operatic soprano.
Lina Cavalieri
Lina Cavalieri was an Italian operatic soprano and diseuse known for her grace and beauty.
Lina Cavalieri was an Italian operatic soprano and diseuse known for her grace and beauty.
Luciana Serra
Luciana Serra (born November 4, 1946 in Genoa) is an Italian soprano.
Luciana Serra (born November 4, 1946 in Genoa) is an Italian soprano.
Lucrezia Aguiari
Lucrezia Aguiari (sometimes spelled Agujari) (1741 – 18 May 1783) was an Italian coloratura soprano.
Lucrezia Aguiari (sometimes spelled Agujari) (1741 – 18 May 1783) was an Italian coloratura soprano.
Luigia Polzelli
Luigia Polzelli (ca. 1760-5 October 1830) was an Italian mezzo-soprano, who sang at the Esterházy court in Hungary during the late 18th century.
Luigia Polzelli (ca. 1760-5 October 1830) was an Italian mezzo-soprano, who sang at the Esterházy court in Hungary during the late 18th century.
Luisa Tetrazzini
Luisa Tetrazzini (June 29, 1871 – April 28, 1940) was an Italian coloratura soprano of great international fame.
Luisa Tetrazzini (June 29, 1871 – April 28, 1940) was an Italian coloratura soprano of great international fame.
Mafalda Favero
Mafalda Favero (6 January 19033 September 1981) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Mafalda Favero (6 January 19033 September 1981) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Magda Olivero
Magda Olivero (née Maria Maddalena Olivero, March 25, 1910) is a soprano of the verismo-school of singing.
Magda Olivero (née Maria Maddalena Olivero, March 25, 1910) is a soprano of the verismo-school of singing.
Marcella Pobbé
Marcella Pobbé, was an Italian operatic soprano who sang a wide range of roles in both the lyric and spinto repertory.
Marcella Pobbé, was an Italian operatic soprano who sang a wide range of roles in both the lyric and spinto repertory.
Margherita Carosio
Margherita Carosio (June 7, 1908January 10, 2005) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Margherita Carosio (June 7, 1908January 10, 2005) was an Italian operatic soprano.
Margherita Durastanti
Margherita Durastanti (active 1700–1734) was an Italian singer of the 18th century.
Margherita Durastanti (active 1700–1734) was an Italian singer of the 18th century.
Margherita Grandi
Margherita Grandi (10 October 1892 - 29 January 1972) was an Australian-born Italian soprano, particularly associated with dramatic Italian roles.
Margherita Grandi (10 October 1892 - 29 January 1972) was an Australian-born Italian soprano, particularly associated with dramatic Italian roles.
Margherita Rinaldi
Margherita Rinaldi is an Italian lyric soprano, primarily active in the 1960s and 1970s.
Margherita Rinaldi is an Italian lyric soprano, primarily active in the 1960s and 1970s.
Maria Caniglia
Maria Caniglia (May 5, 1905 – April 16, 1979) was one of the leading Italian dramatic sopranos of the 1930s and 1940s.
Maria Caniglia (May 5, 1905 – April 16, 1979) was one of the leading Italian dramatic sopranos of the 1930s and 1940s.
Maria Chiara
Maria Chiara (born 24 November 1939) is an Italian lyric soprano.
Maria Chiara (born 24 November 1939) is an Italian lyric soprano.
Maria Labia
Maria Labia (14 February 1880, Verona-10 February 1953, Malcesine, Lake Garda) was an Italian operatic soprano who was particularly associated with roles of the verisimo repertoire.
Maria Labia (14 February 1880, Verona-10 February 1953, Malcesine, Lake Garda) was an Italian operatic soprano who was particularly associated with roles of the verisimo repertoire.
Maria Vitale
Maria Vitale was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Maria Vitale was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Marianna Bulgarelli
Marianna Bulgarelli, also known as Maria Anna Benti, was an Italian soprano of the 18th century.
Marianna Bulgarelli, also known as Maria Anna Benti, was an Italian soprano of the 18th century.
Mariella Adani
Mariella Adani (born December 17, 1934) is an Italian classical soprano who has had an active career in operas, concerts, and recitals during the 1950s through the 1980s.
Mariella Adani (born December 17, 1934) is an Italian classical soprano who has had an active career in operas, concerts, and recitals during the 1950s through the 1980s.
Mariella Devia
Mariella Devia is an Italian soprano, well known for performing many roles in the bel canto repertoire.
Mariella Devia is an Italian soprano, well known for performing many roles in the bel canto repertoire.
Mirella Freni
Mirella Freni, birth name Mirella Fregni, (born 27 February 1935, Modena, Italy) is an Italian opera soprano whose repertoire includes Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
Mirella Freni, birth name Mirella Fregni, (born 27 February 1935, Modena, Italy) is an Italian opera soprano whose repertoire includes Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
Mirella Parutto
Mirella Parutto is an Italian operatic soprano and later mezzo-soprano.
Mirella Parutto is an Italian operatic soprano and later mezzo-soprano.
Nikolay and Medea Figner
Nikolay Figner, lyric tenor, and Medea Figner, mezzo-soprano, later soprano, were a renowned husband-and-wife team of opera singers active in Russia between 1889 and 1904.
Nikolay Figner, lyric tenor, and Medea Figner, mezzo-soprano, later soprano, were a renowned husband-and-wife team of opera singers active in Russia between 1889 and 1904.
Nuccia Focile
Nuccia Focile (born November 25, 1961), is an Italian soprano.
Nuccia Focile (born November 25, 1961), is an Italian soprano.
Olimpia Boronat
Olimpia Boronat (1859 or 1867 – 1934) was an Italian operatic coloratura soprano, noted for her performances of the soprano roles in the bel canto repertory.
Olimpia Boronat (1859 or 1867 – 1934) was an Italian operatic coloratura soprano, noted for her performances of the soprano roles in the bel canto repertory.
Paola Lazzarini
Paola Lazzarini (born 1970) is an Italian soprano.
Paola Lazzarini (born 1970) is an Italian soprano.
Patrizia (singer)
Patrizia is an Italian-Canadian dramatic coloratura soprano who performs operatic rock.
Patrizia is an Italian-Canadian dramatic coloratura soprano who performs operatic rock.
Patrizia Ciofi
Patrizia Ciofi, born in Casole d'Elsa, Siena, on June 7, 1967, is an Italian operatic soprano.
Patrizia Ciofi, born in Casole d'Elsa, Siena, on June 7, 1967, is an Italian operatic soprano.
Pia Tassinari
Pia Tassinari was an Italian soprano and later mezzo-soprano, particularly associated with the Italian and French repertories.
Pia Tassinari was an Italian soprano and later mezzo-soprano, particularly associated with the Italian and French repertories.
Rachel Zeffira
Rachel Zeffira is an Italian-Canadian soprano, composer, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in London, England.
Rachel Zeffira is an Italian-Canadian soprano, composer, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in London, England.
Renata Tebaldi
Renata Tebaldi (Pesaro, Italy, February 1, 1922 – San Marino, December 19, 2004) was an Italian lirico-spinto soprano popular in the post-war period.
Renata Tebaldi (Pesaro, Italy, February 1, 1922 – San Marino, December 19, 2004) was an Italian lirico-spinto soprano popular in the post-war period.
Rita Orlandi-Malaspina
Rita Orlandi-Malaspina (born 28 December 1937) is an Italian operatic soprano who had a major international career from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Rita Orlandi-Malaspina (born 28 December 1937) is an Italian operatic soprano who had a major international career from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Romilda Pantaleoni
Romilda Pantaleoni (1847, Udine–20 May 1917, Milan) was an Italian soprano who had a prolific opera career in Italy during the 1870s and 1880s.
Romilda Pantaleoni (1847, Udine–20 May 1917, Milan) was an Italian soprano who had a prolific opera career in Italy during the 1870s and 1880s.
Rosanna Carteri
Rosanna Carteri was an Italian soprano primarily active in the 1950s through the mid-1960s.
Rosanna Carteri was an Italian soprano primarily active in the 1950s through the mid-1960s.
Rosetta Pampanini
Rosetta Pampanini was an Italian soprano, particularly associated with Puccini roles, especially Madama Butterfly.
Rosetta Pampanini was an Italian soprano, particularly associated with Puccini roles, especially Madama Butterfly.
Rosina Storchio
Rosina Storchio (19 January 1876 – 24 July 1945) was an important Italian lyric soprano who starred in the world premieres of operas by Puccini, Leoncavallo, Mascagni and Giordano.
Rosina Storchio (19 January 1876 – 24 July 1945) was an important Italian lyric soprano who starred in the world premieres of operas by Puccini, Leoncavallo, Mascagni and Giordano.
Sara Scuderi
Sara Scuderi (December 11, 1906 – December 24, 1987) was an Italian opera singer.
Sara Scuderi (December 11, 1906 – December 24, 1987) was an Italian opera singer.
Tarquinia Tarquini
Tarquinia Tarquini (1882 - 25 February 1976) was an Italian dramatic soprano and the wife of composer Riccardo Zandonai.
Tarquinia Tarquini (1882 - 25 February 1976) was an Italian dramatic soprano and the wife of composer Riccardo Zandonai.
Tiziana Scandaletti
Tiziana Scandaletti, born in Padua, is an Italian soprano particularly active in chamber music and contemporary classical music.
Tiziana Scandaletti, born in Padua, is an Italian soprano particularly active in chamber music and contemporary classical music.
Toti Dal Monte
Antonietta Meneghel, better known by her stage name Toti Dal Monte, was a celebrated Italian operatic soprano with a sweet and limpid lyric voice.
Antonietta Meneghel, better known by her stage name Toti Dal Monte, was a celebrated Italian operatic soprano with a sweet and limpid lyric voice.