Opera singers

New York’s iconic opera house has been silent since March. And after six months with no pay, one third of the Met Orchestra’s musicians can’t afford to live in the city anymore.

Anna Moffo as Manon with Florida Grand Opera, 1963

With her Hollywood smile and tumbling blonde locks, clad in denim hotpants, opera singer Katherine Jenkins looks a world away from her classical opera diva image.

As an amazing opera singer, Maariana has made her mark and enthralled the audience with her singing. She is talented and hard-working which makes her popular in the market. She is adored and respected by her fans for she is a self-made woman.

Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti performing live at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. He wears a tuxedo with a white tie.

Besides singing, Norman dedicated her life to helping others and shaping the country's youth art programs

The Lyric Opera of Chicago celebrates Renée Fleming’s 25 years since her debut at the Lyric on March 23. Photo by Andrew Eccles/Decca

The best sopranos and magical mezzos, heroic tenors and a mighty bass or two. From star divas of history to the finest voices of today, here’s our list of the greatest opera singers in history.