Bidu Sayao

Bidu Sayão was a Brazilian soprano who was the most famous opera singer of the 1940s. She was known for her ethereal voice, masterful phrasing, and vibrant acting. She was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1902 to a wealthy family, and her talents for singing were obvious from a young age. However, her parents did not approve because they believed that a career in music would not be a respectable choice for someone of her financial and social status. When she was 13 years old, her uncle arranged for her to study with Elena Theodorini, the famous Romanian soprano. Sayão proceeded as Th...