The best sopranos and magical mezzos, heroic tenors and a mighty bass or two. From star divas of history to the finest voices of today, here’s our list of the greatest opera singers in history. No ...

Famous roles: Despina (Mozart - Così Fan Tutte); Susanna (Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro); Marzelline (Beethoven - Fidelio); Adele (J. Strauss - Die Fledermaus). Famous singers: Kathleen Battle ...

Callas was a beloved opera singer in the 20th century, known for her arresting soprano vocal range. When Smith admitted how connected she was to Callas, even her fans were surprised. You wouldn ...

Her nearness to God, the soprano says, has helped her navigate a difficult industry. Paola Kudacki/Met Opera The 40-year-old singer started voice lessons at the age of 6, initially coached by her ...

Female music directors remain as rare with top orchestras and opera companies ... offers hands-on experience rehearsing singers and the Dallas Opera Orchestra for that public concert.

But Netrebko’s visit comes with controversy. A decorated artist of the Russian state, she was uninvited to numerous U.S. and European stages after the Metropolitan Opera canceled her contracts in the ...