Maria Malibran
Maria Malibran was born on March 24, 1808. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Maria Malibran
Maria Felicia Malibran (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈɾia feˈliθja maliˈβɾan]; 24 March 1808 – 23 September 1836) was a Spanish singer who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the 19th century. Malibran was known for her stormy personality and dramatic intensity, becoming a legendary figure after her death in Manchester, England, at age 28. Contemporary accounts of her voice describe its range, power and flexibility as extraordinary.