Anna Kajabová-Peňášková (28 October 1937 – 9 May 2018) was a renowned Slovak operatic soprano. Born in Prievidza, she pursued her musical education in Bratislava, studying at the conservatory under Magda Móryová-Szakmáryová and later at the Academy of Performing Arts (VŠMU) under Janko Blaho. Her professional career began as a soloist with the Slovak National Theatre Opera (Opera SND) from 1960 to 1993.

Kajabová-Peňášková debuted while still a student, performing as Parasia in "Soročinský jarmok" in 1959. She quickly rose to prominence after her successful portrayal of the title role in Carl Orff's opera "Múdra žena" in 1961. Throughout the 1960s, she became one of the most frequently cast sopranos, known for her lyrical and later youthful dramatic soprano voice. Her repertoire was extensive, featuring roles from classical operas such as Eurydice in "Orfeo ed Euridice," Countess in "The Marriage of Figaro," Donna Elvira in "Don Giovanni," and Pamina in "The Magic Flute." She also excelled in 19th-century Italian operas, performing roles like Aida, Mimi in "La Bohème," Liù in "Turandot," and Cio-Cio-San in "Madame Butterfly."

Kajabová-Peňášková was celebrated for her interpretations of Slavic operatic works, including roles like Mařenka in "The Bartered Bride," Rusalka, Karolína in "The Two Widows," and Tatiana in "Eugene Onegin." She also performed in operas by Slovak composers, such as Ján Cikker's "Mister Scrooge" and Eugen Suchoň's "Svätopluk" and "Krútňava."

In addition to her operatic achievements, she was an accomplished concert singer, performing with leading orchestras in Slovakia and abroad. She recorded several pieces for Czechoslovak Television and Radio and released albums with the Opus label. Her notable recordings include a profile album in 1973 and "Staré talianske árie" in 1975.

Kajabová-Peňášková was a laureate of several prestigious competitions, including the Ferenc Erkel Singing Competition in Budapest (1961), where she won a gold medal in Helsinki (1962), and a silver medal in Rio de Janeiro (1965). She was awarded the State Prize of the Slovak Socialist Republic for interpretive art in 1972.

Her career was marked by collaborations with esteemed conductors and performances in prominent venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York. Kajabová-Peňášková's legacy is remembered for her crystalline voice, charming stage presence, and her significant contributions to Slovak and international opera.