Hariclea Darclée

Hariclea Darclée (né Haricli; later Hartulari) was a celebrated Romanian operatic soprano of Greek origin who had a three-decade-long career.

Darclée's repertoire ranged from coloratura soprano roles to heavier Verdi roles, including many in the Franco-Italian lyric repertory. Throughout her career she participated in several world premieres, creating the title roles in Puccini's Tosca, Mascagni's Iris, and Catalani's La Wally.

Puccini reportedly considered hers to have been "the most beautiful and exquisite Manon". Enciclopedia dello Spettacolo, regarded as the most comprehensive international performing arts encyclopedia, named Darclée "world's greatest singer for 25 years". Darclée was considered the equivalent, in the opera world, of Sarah Bernhardt.

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Hariclea Darclée (născută Hariclea Haricli; n. 10 iunie 1860, Brăila, Principatele Unite – d. 12 ianuarie 1939, București, România) a fost o cântăreață română de operă cu voce de soprană. Este prima interpretă a rolului Floria Tosca care a avut loc la data de 14 ianuarie 1900 la teatrul Costanzi din Roma, la premiera operei lui Giacomo Puccini.

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