As the most famous opera singer in history combined a lifelong career in major opera houses throughout the world.
As for her dramatic and tender voice, Maria Callas is one of the greatest opera singers of all time.
Caruso was born in Naples, Italy, and made his professional opera debut in his hometown at 22.
Born in Pennsylvania, Fleming has won four Grammy Awards for her singing career, as well as the National Medal of Arts.
One of the most recognized opera talents in the world, both as a singer and as a conductor, Placido Domingo.
One of the dramatic sopranos of the mid-20th century known for punctuating Italian opera roles with trills and vocal agility.
The third of the Three Tenors, Jose Carreras began his opera career at age 11 in his hometown of Barcelona, Spain.
A five-time Grammy Award winner, J Norman was born in Augusta, Georgia, and grew up listening to Saturday radio broadcasts.
Robert Merrill was one of the Metropolitan Opera’s resident baritones and provided the vocal work on dozens of roles.
Another opera singer born in Pennsylvania, M. Horne is well regarded as one of the best mezzo-sopranos of the 20th Century.