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Natalie Dessay
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Patricia Petibon
10,108 listeners
Patricia Petibon, a native of France, received her bachelor’s degree in musicology and later studied at the Paris Conservatory with Rachel … read morePatricia Petibon, a native of France, received her bachelor’s degree in musicology and later studied at the Paris Conservatory with Rachel Yakar and Anne-Marie Rodde. She received the Conservatory’s first prize in 1995, and during the 19… read morePatricia Petibon, a native of France, received her bachelor’s degree in musicology and later studied at the Paris Conservatory with Rachel Yakar and Anne-Marie Rodde. She received the Conservatory’s first prize in 1995, and during the 1996-97 season she came to public attention in the revival of … read more -
Angela Gheorghiu
66,692 listeners
Angela Gheorghiu (born September 7, 1965) is a Romanian opera singer and one of the most famous and internationally acclaimed contemporary … read moreAngela Gheorghiu (born September 7, 1965) is a Romanian opera singer and one of the most famous and internationally acclaimed contemporary sopranos. A fiery and intense stage actress, Gheorghiu has a particular affinity for the operas of… read moreAngela Gheorghiu (born September 7, 1965) is a Romanian opera singer and one of the most famous and internationally acclaimed contemporary sopranos. A fiery and intense stage actress, Gheorghiu has a particular affinity for the operas of Verdi and Puccini, as well as the verismo school. On the ot… read more -
Barbara Bonney
19,345 listeners
Barbara Bonney is an American soprano, and was born in the spring of 1956 in Montclair, New Jersey. As a child she studied piano and cello,… read moreBarbara Bonney is an American soprano, and was born in the spring of 1956 in Montclair, New Jersey. As a child she studied piano and cello, and at the age of 13 she became part of the Portland Youth Orchestra as a cellist. She studied at… read moreBarbara Bonney is an American soprano, and was born in the spring of 1956 in Montclair, New Jersey. As a child she studied piano and cello, and at the age of 13 she became part of the Portland Youth Orchestra as a cellist. She studied at the Mozarteum in Salzburg and switched from cello to voice.… read more -
Anna Netrebko
64,690 listeners
The Russian soprano Anna Netrebko (born 18 September 1971) is a well-known opera singer. She is much admired for her sumptuous voice, her f… read moreThe Russian soprano Anna Netrebko (born 18 September 1971) is a well-known opera singer. She is much admired for her sumptuous voice, her fine technique, and her great personal beauty. Netrebko was born in Krasnodar. She began her career… read moreThe Russian soprano Anna Netrebko (born 18 September 1971) is a well-known opera singer. She is much admired for her sumptuous voice, her fine technique, and her great personal beauty. Netrebko was born in Krasnodar. She began her career washing floors at St Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre (… read more -
Renée Fleming
74,193 listeners
The American soprano Renée Fleming (born February 14, 1959) is a leading opera singer. She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and grew up i… read moreThe American soprano Renée Fleming (born February 14, 1959) is a leading opera singer. She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Rochester, New York. Both her parents were voice teachers. She studied music education at the Cr… read moreThe American soprano Renée Fleming (born February 14, 1959) is a leading opera singer. She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Rochester, New York. Both her parents were voice teachers. She studied music education at the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at P… read more -
Sandrine Piau
9,171 listeners
Sandrine Piau (b. 5 June 1965 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France) is an opera soprano. Trained as a harpist, she studied voice at the Collège L… read moreSandrine Piau (b. 5 June 1965 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France) is an opera soprano. Trained as a harpist, she studied voice at the Collège Lamartine and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique du Paris. She is best known for her r… read moreSandrine Piau (b. 5 June 1965 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France) is an opera soprano. Trained as a harpist, she studied voice at the Collège Lamartine and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique du Paris. She is best known for her roles in Baroque opera, having worked with William Christie a… read more -
Véronique Gens
4,086 listeners
Véronique Gens (born April 19, 1966, Orléans, France) is a French soprano. She has spent much of her career recording and performing Baroqu… read moreVéronique Gens (born April 19, 1966, Orléans, France) is a French soprano. She has spent much of her career recording and performing Baroque music. Gens studied at the Conservatoire de Paris and won first prize of the school. Her debut i… read moreVéronique Gens (born April 19, 1966, Orléans, France) is a French soprano. She has spent much of her career recording and performing Baroque music. Gens studied at the Conservatoire de Paris and won first prize of the school. Her debut in 1986 was with William Christie and his Les Arts Florissant… read more -
Kathleen Battle
23,547 listeners
Kathleen Battle (born August 13, 1948, Portsmouth, Ohio, USA) is an African-American soprano known for her agile and light voice and her silvery, pure tone. One of the most prominent recitalists and opera singers of her generation, she is admired for her wide ranging recital repertoire and perfor… read more -
Emma Kirkby
12,592 listeners
Emma Kirkby (soprano) is recognised as one of the world's greatest early music specialists. It is remarkable that she has become one o… read moreEmma Kirkby (soprano) is recognised as one of the world's greatest early music specialists. It is remarkable that she has become one of the most prominent names in her field, having been a classics student, at Somerville College, Ox… read moreEmma Kirkby (soprano) is recognised as one of the world's greatest early music specialists. It is remarkable that she has become one of the most prominent names in her field, having been a classics student, at Somerville College, Oxford, and then an English teacher before her talent and prof… read more