Elena Nicolai

Opera Singer

Birthday January 24, 1905

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Bulgaria

DEATH DATE Oct 23, 1993 (88)

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About

Singer with a mezzo-soprano range, known for her twenty seasons of opera performances at the Teatro alla Scala.

Before Fame

She made her debut in 1933 in Verdi's opera Rigoletto.

Trivia

She recorded operas for many established labels, including EMI.

Family Life

She was born in the village of Tzerovo.

Associated With

Her vocal style has been compared to Grace Bumbry.