Rosa Ponselle, born on Jan. 22, 1897, is widely considered one of the greatest American sopranos of all time. The Meriden, Connecticut native was born Rosa Ponzillo and showed natural music gifts from her earliest years. She seemed more inclined toward a career in instrumental music, but eventually shifted toward a career in cabaret. She started off as a silent-movie … Continue reading Artist Profile: Rosa Ponselle, One Of the Great American Sopranos Of The Early 20th Centuries