A Llanfyllin opera singer has claimed another major international honour after winning a $15,000 prize at one of the world's leading opera competitions. Robert Lewis, who was born and raised in ...
US soprano known for her rich, opulent tone and her acclaimed performances as Aida and other Verdi heroines The soprano Martina Arroyo, who has died aged 90, was one of the generation of black ...
The singer came from a Puerto Rican working-class background and was known not only for her beautiful voice but also for the warmth of her personality.
Martina Arroyo, the American soprano who has died aged 90, enjoyed great success at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in a series of Verdi operas including Aida, Il trovatore and La forza del ...
The world of opera is mourning. The legendary soprano Martina Arroyo, a pioneer and one of the most celebrated opera singers of her generation, has died at age 90. Arroyo died on October 13, 2026, ...