Ernestine Schumann-Heink (1861-1936) sings Luigi Arditi's "Leggero Invisible."
Lest anyone think that a contralto who devoted most of her career to heavy roles in Wagner...
The Wonderful Russian born Coloratura Soprano with the crystal clear voice and diction sings this marvellous aria from the opera Die Zauberflöte, composed by Mozart...
Ellen Beach Yaw (9/14/1869--9/9/1947)
was an American coloratura soprano, best known for her concert career. She had an extraordinary vocal range and could produce...
Nearly a full century of coloratura sopranos in this clip! 10 Sopranos sing the final coloratura section of Lakme's showpiece "Où Va La Jeune Hindoue",...
ADA SARI (1886-1968) Polish coloratura soprano, sings "Caro Nome" from Verdi's popular opera RIGOLETTO.... Polydor acoustic recording, courtesy of and from the collection of my...
Selma Kurz, once the reigning coloratura soprano of Vienna, sings "Un voca.." from Rossini's opera The Barber of Seville on a RARE 4-minute Edison Blue...
Selma Kurz, once the reigning coloratura soprano of Vienna, sings "Scena Della Pazzia / Aria del Follia" from Donizetti's opera LUCIA on a rare 4-minute...
Coloratura soprano ADELINA PATTI sings "The Laughing Song" from Auber's comic opera, "Manon." This exceedingly rare recording, privately made for Patti on a brown...