Rita Orlandi-Malaspina (28 December 1937 – 8 April 2017) was an Italian operatic soprano who had a major international career from the 1960s through the 1980s.
She drew particular acclaim for her portrayals of Verdi heroines.
She also had a successful career as a concert soprano, particularly in performance of Verdi's Requiem and Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No.
9.
She was married to bass Massimiliano Malaspina who also has an important opera career.
Prior to her marriage she performed under the name Rita Orlandi.