Opera Queen

Opera Queen formed in the early 2000s as a collective of operatically trained singers who wanted to work outside traditional opera structures. The group's core members included French soprano Sabine Devieilhe, French mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre, and Austrian soprano Anna Prohaska. They performed both classical repertoire and contemporary material, often with a playful approach that felt different from conventional opera productions.

Their recordings include songs like 'Personal Apocalypse,' 'Control,' and 'Phantasmagoric Symphony,' which suggest they were exploring theatrical, dramatic territory within their vocal framework. The group seemed interested in making opera feel less rigid and more accessible, though their exact approach varied across performances.

Opera Queen's lineup changed at times, but the core singers remained active together for several years. They performed traditional arias alongside newer compositions, maintaining their focus on vocal technique while experimenting with presentation and repertoire choices.