We Love Opera! What is a prima donna?

A quick definition of the opera term "prima donna." It's not what you think! Want to go to the opera, but you're not sure you'll understand what's going on?

The Prima Donna in Opera

Rosa Raisa, the Chicago prima donna Puccini tapped for a premiere at Milan's La Scala – Chicago Tribune

Prima Donna

Prima Donna, Rufus Wainwright

Final chance to watch Prima Donna by Rufus Wainwright - Wise Music Classical

Star upholds prima donna's original meaning

Metropolitan Opera Queen for a Season

Metropolitan Opera

Prima Donna, Sadler's Wells