Elena Obraztsova was a renowned Russian mezzo-soprano, celebrated for her powerful and emotive voice. Born on July 7, 1939, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), she became one of the leading opera singers of the Soviet era. Obraztsova's career took off after she won the gold medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1966. Her repertoire was vast, encompassing roles from Italian, French, and Russia
... Per saperne di piùElena Obraztsova was a renowned Russian mezzo-soprano, celebrated for her powerful and emotive voice. Born on July 7, 1939, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), she became one of the leading opera singers of the Soviet era. Obraztsova's career took off after she won the gold medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1966. Her repertoire was vast, encompassing roles from Italian, French, and Russian operas.
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