Ghena Dimitrova
Ghena Dimitrova was a powerhouse Bulgarian soprano celebrated for her volcanic voice and commanding stage presence. Born in 1941 near Pleven, Bulgaria, she trained at the Sofia Conservatory and rocketed to fame in the 1970s, becoming a go-to singer for demanding dramatic roles like Verdi’s Abigaille (*Nabucco*) and Puccini’s ice-cold princess Turandot—a part she owned with her steel-forged high notes. Nicknamed the “Bulgarian Lioness,” she thrived in heavyweight Italian opera, tackling fiery characters that matched her vocal heft and intensity.
Dimitrova graced the world’s top stages, from La Scala to the Met, leaving audiences awestruck with her fearless performances. While her voice could shake chandeliers, she also brought nuance to heroines like Aida and Gioconda. Though she retired in the late ’90s and passed away in 2005, her legendary recordings—like those *Nabucco* highlights or her blistering “Suicidio!” from *La Gioconda*—keep her larger-than-life artistry alive for opera fans today.
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