Montserrat Caballe

Opera Singer

Birthday April 12, 1933

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Barcelona, Spain

DEATH DATE Oct 6, 2018 (85)

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About

Spanish opera singer who became famous after her performance of "Lucrezia Borgia" earned her a twenty-five minute standing ovation. Her song "Barcelona" was used as the anthem for the 1992 Olympic Games.

Before Fame

She graduated with a gold medal from the Liceu Conservatory in 1954.

Trivia

Her charitable activities, including her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, was shows in the documentary "Caballe Beyond Music".

Family Life

Her daughter Montserrat Marti Caballe also became a noteworthy soprano singer.

Associated With

Her 1997 album "Friends For Life" included collaborations with singers like Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson.