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Maria Malibran


 

The soprano Maria Malibran (March 24, 1808 - September 23, 1836), was one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century. She was known for her stormy personality and her dramatic intensity, and she became a legendary figure after her death at age 28. Contemporary accounts of her voice describe the range, power and flexibility as extraordinary.

Reference

  • Maria Malibran: A Biography of the Singer, Howard Bushnell, 1979.
  • Maria Malibran: Diva of the Romantic Age, April Fitzeyon, 1987.