Renée Fleming

Renée Fleming, born on February 14, 1959, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is a world-renowned American soprano celebrated for her extraordinary voice, artistry, and versatility. Known as "The People's Diva," Fleming has captivated audiences in opera houses, concert halls, and theaters worldwide. Her illustrious opera career includes iconic roles such as the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier", the Countess in Mozart's "Le Nozze di Figaro", and Violetta in Verdi's "La Traviata". She has performed on the stages of the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House, and La Scala, among others. In addition to opera, Fleming has achieved great acclaim for her crossover projects, including her Grammy-winning album "The Beautiful Voice" (1998) and "Dark Hope" (2010), which explores indie rock. Fleming's voice has been featured in films such as "The Shape of Water" (2017) and "The Upside" (2017). On television, she appeared as herself in the PBS series "Great Performances" and the series "America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre" (2010-). Renée Fleming continues to expand her repertoire, recently performing Broadway roles such as Nettie Fowler in "Carousel" (2018). A tireless advocate for arts education and health research, Fleming remains a luminary in the world of classical music and beyond.