A tribute to Montserrat Cabellé, who died today aged 85. Concepción Caballé i Folch, was a Spanish operatic soprano. She sang a wide variety of roles, but is best known as an exponent of the works of Verdi and of the bel canto repertoire, notably the works of Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti which she performed in leading opera houses.

Caballé became a household name in 1987 when at the request of the IOC she recorded "Barcelona", a duet with Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the British rock band Queen. The song was inspired by Caballé´s home city and later used as one of the two official theme songs for the 1992 Olympic Games.