Compilation: Roberta Peters - Excerpts from Barbiere, Linda di Chamounix, Lucia, Ballo, Rigoletto, Traviata, Bohème and Lakmé

Description: Roberta Peters was a soprano of remarkable talent, versatility, and endurance, captivating audiences with her dazzling technique and radiant stage presence for more than four decades. A fixture at the Metropolitan Opera, where she made her surprise debut in 1950 as Zerlina in Don Giovanni, she went on to give nearly 500 performances with the company, becoming one of its most beloved stars. Renowned for her effortless coloratura and pinpoint accuracy, Peters excelled in roles that demanded both vocal agility and expressive nuance. From her unforgettable Gilda in *Rigoletto* to her shimmering Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte, she brought a unique combination of vocal brilliance and dramatic conviction to every role she touched. Though best known for her work in Mozart and bel canto repertoire, she also made notable forays into more lyric roles, always delivering performances of refinement and depth. Beyond her operatic triumphs, Peters became a familiar presence to a wi