GHENA DIMITROVA
(1941 – 2005)
Ghena Dimitrova was a world-renowned Bulgarian operatic soprano who had a brilliant international career spanning more than three decades over five continents.
Her voice was described as powerful and overwhelming, “made” of both gold and steel: “Her voice was made of an impossible alloy – steel and gold,” Nicola Ghiuselev said.
The operatic diva worked with world-famous conductors, directors and singers. She sang 32 roles in her repertoire.
Ghena Dimitrova was born on 6 May1941 in the village of Beglezh, near Pleven.