Maria Malibran

About

Spanish contralto and soprano opera singer who is known as one of the foremost opera performers of the 20th century. A wide variety of her possessions have been preserved at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in the Maria Malibran fund. 

Before Fame

Her father Manuel García, a famous tenor in his own right, schooled her on singing. She repeatedly clashed with him. 

Trivia

A bronze plaque was installed with her likeness outside of Teatre Principal, Barcelona in 1847. She was most closely associated with the operas of Gioachino Rossini, who praised her talent.

Family Life

Her father originated the role of Count Almaviva in the Rossini opera The Barber of Seville. 

Associated With

Cecilia Bartoli's 2007 album Maria was dedicated to her.