This piece of classical music — it's "Lascia Ch'io Pianga" from Handel's opera "Rinaldo" being performed in Amsterdam — has an unusual twist: That's a soprano you hear singing. But the name of this ...

Mia Pinero as Jo and Ellen Harvey as Mrs. Wylie in Alley Theatre's production of Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano. Credit: Photo by Lynn Lane While I was furiously paddling upstream, the Alley Theatre ...

The soprano range is beautiful and vibrant, the perfect register for a leading lady. Famous sopranos include Julie Andrews, Sarah Brightman, and Phillipa Soo. Whether you’re looking for a soprano song ...

Critic Lloyd Schwartz tells a story about Lezhneva, a Russian singer he "discovered" a few months ago — without realizing he already owned a 2015 recording of her rendition of Handel's early oratorio.

Ermonela Jaho’s combination of consummate technique and utter commitment has earned her ovations, critical praise and the adoration of her colleagues. The soprano Ermonela Jaho, who is starring in ...

Angela Gheorghiu drew criticism after she stormed onstage to stop a tenor’s encore during a performance of “Tosca” in Seoul. By Javier C. Hernández It was the third act of Puccini’s “Tosca” at a ...

Music lovers are often attracted to the high, clear tones of sopranos. These talented singers can give rise to powerful emotions and leave audiences in awe. However, many people struggle to name more ...

Whether singing Carmen or Cherubino, mezzo sopranos are the versatile stars of opera. But what makes a mezzo a mezzo? Canadian-Irish opera singer Wallis Giunta introduces her voice part... In its ...

A look at some of the most successful soprano singers across history – from operatic divas to experimental art song interpreters. What makes a good soprano soloist? Some would argue it’s the ability ...

The myriad stories about Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson usually fall into two groups: the ones about her enormous, laser-focused voice and those about her rapier-sharp wit. Nilsson, born 100 years ago ...