Last week, we shared some pictures of the Florentine Opera’s encounters will all three of the famed Tenors. We would never want to be seen as neglectful, so here is a look back at just some of the lovely – and internationally renowned -  ladies who have graced our stage over the years:

In 2008, Swedish soprano Erika Sunnegårdh made her role debut with the Florentine in the title role of Salome, although she first appeared in Milwaukee with the Florentine Opera as Leonore in our 2005 production of Fidelio.

Erika Sunnegardh makes her role debut as Salome in the Florentine's 2008 production.

Erika Sunnegardh (2008). Photo courtesy of Richard Brodzeller for Florentine Opera Company.

In 2005, soprano Angela Brown delighted Milwaukee audiences in the title role of Aida. The New York Times agreed, writing of her: “At last – An Aida!”

Angela Brown (of whom the New York Times wrote, "At last - an Aida!") starred in the title role of the Florentine opera's 2006 production. Photo courtesy of Richard Brodzeller for Florentine Opera Company.

Angela Brown (2006). Photo courtesy of Richard Brodzeller for Florentine Opera Company.

In 2004, Polish soprano Ewa Podles starred in Il Trovatore.

Ewa Podles as Azucena (2004). Photo courtesy of Richard Brodzeller for Florentine Opera COmpany.

Ewa Podles as Azucena (2004). Photo courtesy of Richard Brodzeller for Florentine Opera Company.

And many of our patrons fondly remember our 1978 production of Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment, starring none other than Beverly Sills as Marie. (Ms. Sills also starred in Lucia di Lammermoor in 1974).

Beverly Sills as Marie with William McDonald as Tonio in 1978.

Beverly Sills as Marie with William McDonald as Tonio (1978).

Just for fun, here is a list of some additional stars who have delighted our audiences over the years:

Diane Alexander
June Anderson
Jennifer Aylmer
Gilda Cruz-Romo
Rosaline Elias
Georgia Jarman
Carol Neblett
Nell Rankin
Diana Soviero
Maria Spacagna
Sandra Warfield