De los Angeles, Victoria (1923-2005), a Spanish lyric soprano, won international acclaim as an opera singer, a recitalist, and an orchestral soloist. She became famous for her performances in such operatic roles as Mimi in La Boheme and Manon in Manon. Critics consider de los Angeles one of the finest performers of French songs and a distinguished interpreter of Spanish folk songs. Her voice was rich and flexible and had a slightly melancholy tone.