Though her body is tiny, Natalie Dessay's spectacular voice is larger than life. Rising to fame in the 90s, Dessay's operatic career is now if full force. What makes her so special is her impeccable coloratura, which means her elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody is effortlessly flawless. Her voice, never heavy, floats above the orchestra like a cloud, which is why you'll probably never hear her sing the darker and bolder Wagnerian operas.

But that's okay - there are plenty of other operas perfectly suited for her voice, like those by Mozart.