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Pavarotti, Luciano, pah vah ROT tee, loo chee AHN oh (1935-...), an Italian lyric tenor, was one of the most popular opera stars of the 1900's. He won fame for the warmth and flexibility of his voice, the security of his high notes, and the intense feeling in his singing.
Flagstad, Kirsten, FLAG stad or FLAHG stah, KUR stuhn or KIHSH tuhn (1895-1962), a Norwegian operatic soprano, became famous as an interpreter of… More>>
McCormack, John (1884-1945), was perhaps the most famous of Irish tenors. His popularity as a concert artist was almost unrivaled. It enabled him… More>>
Garden, Mary (1874-1967), a Scottish-born soprano, was considered one of the best singing actresses of her time. While studying in Paris in 1900,… More>>
Greevy, Bernadette (1940-...), is an Irish contralto singer of outstanding quality. Her full-toned voice, which sustains its richness throughout a… More>>
Patti, PAT ee, Adelina (1843-1919), a coloratura soprano, won fame as one of the world's greatest operatic singers.
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