Elena Nicolai
**Elena Nicolai** was a celebrated Bulgarian mezzo-soprano, known for her powerful voice and dramatic presence in 20th-century opera. Born in 1905, she rose to prominence in the 1930s and ’40s, becoming a staple at major Italian theaters like La Scala in Milan. Nicolai specialized in Verdi roles (think Amneris in *Aida*!) and excelled in works by Gluck, Saint-Saëns, and other Romantic composers, blending technical precision with emotional intensity. She collaborated with legendary conductors like Tullio Serafin and Arturo Toscanini, leaving a lasting mark on mid-century opera recordings. Though she retired from the stage in the 1960s, her rich legacy lives on through archival releases that showcase her commanding interpretations of classical and Romantic repertoire.
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- August 28, 1980
- January 10, 1968
- November 1, 2013
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- August 28, 1980
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