The National Theatre in Prague has announced the death of renowned Czech opera singer Soňa Červená at the age of 97. Červená began her career at the National Theatre and returned to it after the fall of communism.
In the 1960s, Červená emigrated from Czechoslovakia and went on to perform in some of the world’s leading opera houses. Her most famous role was Carmen, which she performed more than 100 times on the world’s leading stages.
Červená was a beloved figure in the Czech opera world and her death has been met with sadness and grief. She will be remembered for her incredible talent and her dedication to the art of opera.