Lotte Lehmann
Charlotte “Lotte” Pauline Sophie Lehmann was born on February 27, 1888, and died on August 26, 1976. She was a German-American dramatic soprano known for her successful performances at famous opera houses worldwide, on the recital stage, and in teaching. She performed in operas by composers such as Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner, Ludwig van Beethoven, Puccini, Mozart, and Massenet.
Kirsten Flagstad
Kirsten Malfrid Flagstad (12 July 1895 – 7 December 1962) was a Norwegian opera singer and one of the most famous Wagnerian sopranos of her time. Her successful first performance in New York on 2 February 1935 is considered one of the most famous events in opera history. Giulio Gatti-Casazza, the long-time leader of the Metropolitan Opera, said, “I have given America two great gifts — Caruso and Flagstad.” She was known as “the voice of the century” and is considered one of the best singers of the 20th century.
Lauritz Melchior
Lauritz Melchior was born on March 20, 1890, and died on March 18, 1973. He was a Danish-American opera singer. He was the most famous Wagnerian heldentenor from the 1920s through the 1940s and is considered the best example of his voice type.
Tito Schipa
Tito Schipa (pronounced “skEE-pah”) was born on December 27, 1888, and died on December 16, 1965. He was an Italian tenor.
Beniamino Gigli
Beniamino Gigli ( / ˈ dʒ iː l i / JEE -lee , Italian: [benjaˈmiːno ˈdʒiʎʎi] ; 20 March 1890 – 30 November 1957) was an Italian opera singer (lyric tenor). He was considered one of the greatest tenors of his time.
Titta Ruffo
Titta Ruffo (9 June 1877 – 5 July 1953), born as Ruffo Cafiero Titta, was an Italian operatic baritone who had a famous career singing in operas around the world. He was known as the “Voce del leone” (“voice of the lion”) and was highly respected, even by other baritones. Giuseppe De Luca, a rival baritone, once said, “His was not a voice, it was a miracle” (though the second part of his statement, “which he [Ruffo] bawled away…,” is not often published).
Amelita Galli-Curci
Amelita Galli-Curci was born on November 18, 1882, and died on November 26, 1963. She was an Italian lyric coloratura soprano, a type of singer known for performing high, clear notes in operas. She was one of the most well-known opera singers of the 20th century and a famous recording artist.
Geraldine Farrar
Alice Geraldine Farrar was born on February 28, 1882, and died on March 11, 1967. She was an American soprano singer who performed both lyric and dramatic roles. People admired her beauty, acting skills, and the unique sound of her voice.
Enrico Caruso
Enrico Caruso (25 February 1873 – 2 August 1921) was an Italian tenor opera singer who performed at famous opera houses in Europe and the Americas. He sang many different types of roles, ranging from lyric to dramatic. He is widely known as the first international recording star and created about 250 recordings that were sold to the public between 1902 and 1920.
Philippe Herreweghe
Philippe Maria François Herreweghe, Knight Herreweghe (born May 2, 1947) is a Belgian conductor and choirmaster. He was born on May 2, 1947. He is a Belgian conductor and choirmaster.