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Pretty Yende
Coloratura Soprano
Born 1985 (41)
South African
Opera
South African soprano celebrated for bel canto roles, discovered through a chance encounter with opera on TV.
Known For
Lucia in Donizetti's Lucia di LammermoorMarie in Donizetti's La fille du régimentRosina in Rossini's Il barbiere di SivigliaAdina in Donizetti's L'elisir d'amoreAdèle in Rossini's Le Comte OryAmina in Bellini's La sonnambulaElvira in Bellini's I PuritaniGilda in Verdi's RigolettoJuliette in Gounod's Roméo et JulietteCleopatra in Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto
10 Signature RolesSignature Roles
Spotlight
Defining moments and milestones
Career Highlight
La Scala debut at age 25; acclaimed for radiant soprano and captivating stage presence
Available Performances
Recordings featuring Pretty Yende in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.