Montserrat Caballé, who died at the age of 85, was a throwback to an older generation of divas and one of the most thrilling vocalists on the opera stage in the final four decades of the 20th century.

She conveniently ignored the new hegemonic power that made conductors and  music directors, rather than singers, the dominant figures in opera.

Montserrat was confident and unparalleled in vocal reverberation and bel canto technique qualities she deployed in an Olympic anthem for her native Barcelona with Freddie Mercury.

Her song repertoire ranged from classical to contemporary Spanish music.

She rose to international prominence in an instant. Her clear attractiveness and natural singing manner as the Donizettian heroine captivated everyone’s heart.

Montserrat Caballé siblings: Who is her brother Carlos Caballé?

 Ana Folch and Carlos Caballé are her biological parents. Their union brought forth the sensational singer and her only brother Carlos Caballé.

Much facts about the star’s brother is currently unavailable.