Helena Elling

The Pennsylvania-born singer had a fulfilling career from her stints in Italian TV to America’s opera houses.

The opera singer never forgot her humble beginnings and made opera accessible to average Americans.

Celebrating the marvelous career of the Auckland, New Zealand-born lyric soprano and her mark on the opera world.

Learn how one mother’s quest to soften the original fairy tale helped transform it into one of today’s beloved operas.

The second-most produced American opera has an interesting backstory.

Composer Giuseppe Verdi’s generous donation created a retirement haven for those who dedicated their lives to the world of opera.

The talented coloratura soprano’s short time on stage leaves a lasting impact on the world of opera.

Marilyn Horne’s voice had a ‘wow’ factor that stunned audiences but that didn’t mean the singer didn’t put in the hours working at her craft.

From Cleopatra to Aida, this opera singer solidified her legacy in the opera world.