Freni is associated with the role of Mimì in Puccini's La bohème, which featured in her repertoire from 1957 to 1999 [1] and which she sang at La Scala in Milan and the Vienna State Opera in 1963, …

Ever youthful and spirited, Mirella Freni is consistently acclaimed as the last of a great line of Italian sopranos. Her performances, richly nuanced, remain a lesson in the art of bel canto singing.

Freni’s artistry was impeccable, particularly notable for her technical mastery and vocal beauty. Her extraordinary legacy with the Met lives on in numerous radio and TV transmissions, including a 1997 …

Feb 9, 2020 · Freni died Sunday at her home in Modena, Italy, from a degenerative muscular disease and a series of stokes, according to her manager, Jack Mastroianni of IMG Artists.

Mirella Freni OMRI was an Italian operatic soprano who had a career of 50 years and appeared at major international opera houses.

One of the world's greatest and most popular Italian sopranos. Her most famous roles are Mimi in "La Boheme" and Cio-Cio-San in "Madame Butterfly". After making her debut in Modena as Micaela in …

Her expressive performances have been widely disseminated through her prolific videography, the 1974 film of Madama Butterfly (1904) with Plácido Domingo being a standout. Freni retired from …

Mirella Freni (Italian: ; born Mirella Fregni on 27 February 1935) is an Italian soprano whose repertoire includes Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Freni was married for many years to the Bulgarian …

Freni’s life and work continue to inspire and resonate within the operatic community. As we remember this remarkable soprano, we celebrate not only her extraordinary talent but also her enduring impact …

Feb 10, 2020 · Initially a lyric soprano, Freni expanded her repertory in her forties to include heavier lyric and lyric-dramatic roles such as Elizabeth of Valois (Don Carlo), Desdemona (Otello), Amelia …