The UNofficial List of the Best Dozen.

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Out of all of the lists I have done, this was the toughest! Number 1 is a no brainer. The rest, well lets just say it took some thinking and research.

12. Charlotte Church - An amazingly high pitched soft voice. Charlotte has no trouble hitting and holding the high notes. Her Christmas music is beautiful, and she is still very young!  Just go on Youtube and listen to her sing Ave Marie, and Habanera from Carmen. 

11. Angela Gheorghiu -Though not as well known as many on this list, Angela has gentle pitch and a captivating voice.

10. Andrea Bocelli- Out side of thetenors, he is an Italian favorite and legend.Some have chosen to say that Andrea is a pop singer and not opera. That is pretty absurd! Those who say that, do not know who was his mentor and that Andrea sang at his funeral. Do you know who was Andrea's mentor?

9. Denyce Graves- She sings a little lower than most female singers, but hits her notes with such power. she makes you listen to the words as shesings.

8. Maria Callas-A favorite in many musicals and operas. She never seemed to get the praise she deserved.

7. Rene Flemming-Listen to her version of Le Nozze de Figaro and Ave Maria. She could go as high as Charlotte Church and sound as beautiful, but has such strength in hervoice and fluctuates it perfectly.

6.Jussi Björling- He is no longer a household name, but you have to hear his version of O Solo Mio, and Oh Holy Night.

5. Grace Bumbry- A real living legend. Though not as famous as the next 4, she had an unmistakable voice. She could bounce from note to note with such smoothness. Her falsetto ability was amazing in her prime. She made many musicals the classics they were.

4. Anthony Kearns- The Irish Tenor on my list. I saw him live and met him. He is an amazing live performer. If he preforms in a town near you, go see what I am talking about! His versions of Danny Boy, and Finiculi Finicula is about the best I have ever heard. He is only 38 and is taking the U.S. by storm.

3.Enrico Caruso- Many would have him higher, but I feel that Opera has changed since his era. One man was responsible for Opera's Evolution after the 90's. Caruso was awesome though.

2. Mario Lanza- What can I say about one that will NEVER be forgotten. His powerful yet smooth voice could master any opera song. He also has a museum in his name. http://www.mario-lanza-institute.org/ You will find that Balls, Dinners, and Masses, are still said in his name.

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Since you have not seen him anywhere on this list, you already know who number 1 is. 2-12 took some thinking, but number one did not. Who could argue? What a blessing have him alive in our time!

1. The one and only.....Enrico Palotso! I love his version of the Star Spangled Banner! LOL. Naked Guns Fans are laughing, while the rest of you think I am nuts! Honestly, here is number one.

1. The Master-

LucianoPavarotti- There is one singer that everyone thinks of when they hear the word Opera. There will only ever be one Pavaroti. He is the Beatles, Elvis, and MichaelJackson of Opera. Many rock and pop legends wanted to sing duets with this man. Opera begins and ends here, with the man who took it to new levels, while making Opera mainstream music around the world, and bringing it to the Mtv generation! Opera will never more be just for older, white, upper class Americans, thanks to the man who brought it into the pop generation!