Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe in concert in 2006. The Spanish opera diva, renowned for her bel canto technique and her interpretations of the roles of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti, has died. Photo: ReutersSpanish soprano Montserrat Caballe in concert in 2006. The Spanish opera diva, renowned for her bel canto technique and her interpretations of the roles of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti, has died. Photo: Reuters
Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe in concert in 2006. The Spanish opera diva, renowned for her bel canto technique and her interpretations of the roles of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti, has died. Photo: Reuters
Culture /  Music

Opera singer Montserrat Caballe, 85, dies in Barcelona

In an almost 60-year international career, Caballe was considered one of the finest exponents of ‘bel canto’

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Updated: 5:55am, 7 Oct, 2018

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Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe in concert in 2006. The Spanish opera diva, renowned for her bel canto technique and her interpretations of the roles of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti, has died. Photo: ReutersSpanish soprano Montserrat Caballe in concert in 2006. The Spanish opera diva, renowned for her bel canto technique and her interpretations of the roles of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti, has died. Photo: Reuters
Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe in concert in 2006. The Spanish opera diva, renowned for her bel canto technique and her interpretations of the roles of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti, has died. Photo: Reuters
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