Real name: María Teresa Berganza

Effective period / Period of releases: 1953 - 2002

The Spanish opera singer Teresa Berganza (born 16 March 1935 in Madrid - died in Madrid 13th May, 2022) is one of the foremost mezzo-sopranos of the third quarter of the 20th century. She is most closely associated with the roles of Rossini, Mozart, and Bizet, and admired for her technical virtuosity, musical intelligence and beguiling stage presence. Also on many Spanish zarzuela style recordings.

Mother of the soprano vocalist Cecilia Lavilla Berganza.