Dora Carral

Dora Carral is a Cuban soprano born in 1935. She began her career on the Cuban stage in the early 1950s, performing roles such as Siebel in *Faust* alongside Ann Ayers and Eugene Conley in 1953, and singing in *Bastien und Bastienne* by Mozart in 1954. Her career flourished primarily in Italy during the 1960s, where she was a member of the "Opera da Camera di Milano." She performed notable roles like Proserpina in Monteverdi's *L'Orfeo* and Fenena in Verdi's *Nabucco*. Carral's voice is documented in numerous opera recordings, mainly from 1962 to 1967. She also appeared in television adaptations, including the title role in *Madama Butterfly* for Cuban television in 1960.

Carral's repertoire included performances at various Italian stages and concert halls, where she sang arias by Mozart, Galuppi, Scarlatti, and Schubert's lieder. Her career extended into the 1970s, with notable performances and recordings for the RAI, including *Temistocle* and *Crispino e la comare*. Her contributions to opera are preserved through her extensive discography and live recordings.