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This is a list of historical figures who have been characters in opera or operetta. Historical accuracy in such works has often been subject to the imperatives of dramatic presentation. Consequently, in many cases:
South African women opera singers (3 C) Soviet women opera singers (1 C, 38 P) Spanish women opera singers (3 C) Swedish women opera singers (4 C)
The composer strongly identified with the heroine Tatyana. [132] 1881 Hérodiade (Jules Massenet). An opera telling the Biblical story of Salome, Massenet's work was eclipsed by Richard Strauss's treatment of the same subject. [133] 1881 Les contes d'Hoffmann (Jacques Offenbach). Offenbach's attempt at writing a more serious work remained ...
Maria Callas [a] Commendatore OMRI [1] (born Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos; [b] December 2, 1923 – September 16, 1977) was an American and Greek soprano [2] and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century.
The list spans from operatic sopranos active in the first operas of the late 16th century to singers currently performing. Singers who have recorded opera arias or sung them in concert but have never performed in an opera are not included in this list. Singers are sorted by their year of birth.
Pages in category "20th-century English women opera singers" The following 55 pages are in this category, out of 55 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Pages in category "20th-century German women opera singers" The following 170 pages are in this category, out of 170 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The Metropolitan Opera first performed the opera on 11 February 1907 under the supervision of the composer with Geraldine Farrar as Cio-Cio-San, Enrico Caruso as Pinkerton, Louise Homer as Suzuki, Antonio Scotti as Sharpless, with Arturo Vigna conducting; [14] Madama Butterfly has since been heard virtually every season at the Met except for a ...