Montserrat Caballé (Maria de Montserrat Viviana Concepción Caballé i Folc,… Read Full Bio ↴Montserrat Caballé (Maria de Montserrat Viviana Concepción Caballé i Folc, Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 1933 - October 6, 2018) was a Spanish soprano. One of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century, she possesses a voice of remarkable beauty and of great range and flexibility, renowned for her flawless bel canto technique and unfailling musicianship. She is particularly admired for her famous interpretations of the works of Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti.
Although best known for her bel canto roles, Caballé eventually sang over eighty operatic roles, from baroque opera to Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini, including the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier and the title role in Salome.
Caballé is also a noted recitalist, particularly of songs of her native Spain.
Her voice is noted for its purity, precise control, and power. She is admired less for her dramatic instincts and acting skills than for her superb technique, vocal shadings, and exquisite pianissimos.
The result of one of her brief excursions to the world of pop music, Caballé's duet with rock singer Freddie Mercury, Barcelona , was a hit single in 1987, accompanied by an album of the same name. The title track later became the anthem of the 1992 Summer Olympics which was hosted by the city, and appeared again in the pop music charts throughout Europe. Caballé also performed the song live, accompanied by a recording of the deceased Mercury, before the 1999 UEFA Champions League football final in Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium.
Caballé has dedicated herself to various charities. She is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and she has established a foundation for needy children in Barcelona.
Caballé does not appear to have retired from the stage. She continues to assume new roles: in 2002, Catherine of Aragon in Saint-Saëns' Henri VIII; in 2004, the title role in Massenet's Cléopâtre, both at the Liceu. At the age of 73 (2006), she still maintains a busy schedule of recitals and concerts, mainly in Germany. And she is due to appear as The Duchess of Crackentorp in La fille du régiment at the Vienna State Opera in 2007.
Although best known for her bel canto roles, Caballé eventually sang over eighty operatic roles, from baroque opera to Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini, including the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier and the title role in Salome.
Caballé is also a noted recitalist, particularly of songs of her native Spain.
Her voice is noted for its purity, precise control, and power. She is admired less for her dramatic instincts and acting skills than for her superb technique, vocal shadings, and exquisite pianissimos.
The result of one of her brief excursions to the world of pop music, Caballé's duet with rock singer Freddie Mercury, Barcelona , was a hit single in 1987, accompanied by an album of the same name. The title track later became the anthem of the 1992 Summer Olympics which was hosted by the city, and appeared again in the pop music charts throughout Europe. Caballé also performed the song live, accompanied by a recording of the deceased Mercury, before the 1999 UEFA Champions League football final in Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium.
Caballé has dedicated herself to various charities. She is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and she has established a foundation for needy children in Barcelona.
Caballé does not appear to have retired from the stage. She continues to assume new roles: in 2002, Catherine of Aragon in Saint-Saëns' Henri VIII; in 2004, the title role in Massenet's Cléopâtre, both at the Liceu. At the age of 73 (2006), she still maintains a busy schedule of recitals and concerts, mainly in Germany. And she is due to appear as The Duchess of Crackentorp in La fille du régiment at the Vienna State Opera in 2007.
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Montserrat Caballé Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Montserrat Caballé:
A Rose In December Una rosa, una cruz, una luz parpadeante Una buena cara, frío…
Andrea Chénier: Vicino a te Vicino a te s'acqueta L'irrequieta anima mia Tu sei la meta …
Barcelona I had this perfect dream Un sueño me envolvió This dream was…
Bohemian Rhapsody Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a…
Bolero Belle nuit, ô nuit d′amour Souris à nos ivresses Nuit plus d…
En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor Aranjuez, Ciudad de ensueños, De mis amores Embrujo de reyes…
Ensueño En mi sueno te vi Tu luz llegaba de tan lejos Vibra…
Guide Me Home Now my heart begins to bleed Dee dee dee dee dee…
Had To Be (Tim Rice/John Farrar) Had to be No escape, no room for dou…
How Can I Go On When all the salt is taken from the sea I stand…
La Japonaise Subalashii asaga akelu Yoakega yobikakelu Kokorono izumiga w…
Like A Dream Let me feel once more The moments Of music with you Music an…
Luisa Fernanda: Caballero del alto plumero Ella: Caballero del alto plumero, ¿Dónde camina tan pinturer…
March With Me Come sing with me for peace and love my only dream and wish…
Overture Piccante Ah ah ah ah Shaking all our lives Guide me back Once more …
Sailing I am sailing, I am sailing, home again 'cross the…
Stille Nacht Heilige Nacht Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur…
The Fallen Priest Free me, free yourself A life of sacrifice controlled me But…
The Golden Boy The boy had a way with words, he sang, he…
The Last Rose of Summer 'Tis the last rose of summer left blooming alone All her…
Vien Diletto E In Ciel La Luna Loca (Loca) Loca Dance or die Loca (Loca) She′s playin' dum…
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again You were once my one companion, You were all that mattered. …
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@Fons53
Very, very, very beautiful performance 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@user-ne4oz4mk3o
L'incomparabile, la migliore cantante del XX e del XXI secolo, tecnicamente inarrivabile, che ha lasciato tutti i suoi colleghi, senza eccezione, anni luce dietro di sé. L'apoteosi della scuola classica italiana. L'unico!
@kid926
Veramente una grandissima
@giovanelliartistmanagement3940
Vista in scena nel ruolo. Indescrivibile il suo "D'amor sull'ali rosee". Mai sentito cantare così bene in tutta la mia vita...
@giobianchi4492
IMMENSA MONTSERRAT C A B A L L E' come lei nessuna !
@jorgealbertolettera4027
Maravillosa!!!!!
@RBP1963
La Superba in her glorious years ! Leonora sounds magical and etereal !!
@BRIGANTIUM2
Grandiosa Montserrat Caballe por siempre con nosotros ❤❤
@SilfredoSerrano
Don't know why someone didn't record this with her in the studio. I'm just glad this is available on video!
@joeygodin8861
Besides Norma, and Imogene in Il Pirata, I think this is one of her best roles. She’s in pure bel canto style with sumptuous coloratura and seamless legato.