Montserrat Martí facts for kids
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Montserrat Martí
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Montserrat Martí Caballé
15 November 1972 Barcelona, Spain
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| Occupation | Opera singer (soprano) |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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Montserrat Martí, also known as Montsita, is a talented Spanish opera singer. She is a soprano, which means she sings the highest notes in opera. She was born on November 15, 1972.
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Early Life and First Performances
Montserrat Martí Caballé was born in Barcelona, Spain, on November 15, 1972. Her parents are the famous opera singer Montserrat Caballé and Bernabé Martí.
Starting Her Singing Journey
Montserrat Martí began her singing career in 1993. Her very first performance was with her mother in London. After this, they often sang together, both in live shows and on music recordings.
A Career in Opera
Montserrat Martí has built a successful career as an opera singer. She has performed in many famous opera houses and concert halls around the world.
Beginning Her Opera Career
In 1998, Martí moved to Germany to focus on her opera career. That same year, she played the role of Zerlina in Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni at the Hamburg State Opera.
Performing Around the World
Martí has sung in many important venues. In Spain, she has performed at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Palau de la Música Catalana, and Teatro Real. She has also sung in Russia at the Bolshoi Theatre and Mariinsky Theatre.
Her performances in Germany include the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Alte Oper, Musikhalle, and Oper der Stadt Köln. She has also graced stages like the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Famous Opera Roles
Montserrat Martí has performed in many different operas and musical works. Some of her roles include parts in Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story and Federico García Lorca’s La casa de Bernarda Alba.
She has also sung in operas by Jules Massenet, such as Cléopâtre and La Vierge. For Mozart, she has performed in Così fan tutte and Don Giovanni. Her roles in Puccini’s operas include Edgar and Le Villi.
Helping Others Through Music
Martí has also used her talent to help others. She has participated in many charity concerts. For example, she sang in a concert for Rwanda in 1994. She also performed in Prague for children with disabilities, supporting the Olga Havel Foundation.
Personal Life
Montserrat Martí was married to businessman Carlos de Navas Mur on August 14, 2006. They later divorced in October 2007. Since 2009, she has been in a relationship with businessman Daniel Faidella. They have a daughter together.
See also
In Spanish: Montserrat Martí para niños
