Gemma Bellincioni

Gemma Bellincioni
Gemma Bellincioni as Santuzza, and her partner on stage and in private life, Roberto Stagno, as Turiddu, costumed for the 1890 Rome premiere of Cavalleria rusticana.

Gemma Bellincioni (born Matilda Cesira Bellincioni) (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛmma bellinˈtʃoːni]; 18 August 1864 – 23 April 1950) was an Italian dramatic soprano and one of the best-known opera singers of the late 19th century. She had a particular affinity with the verismo repertoire and was renowned more for her charismatic acting than for the quality of her voice.