Jeritza, Maria eigentlich M. Jedlitzka#
Jeritza, Maria (originally M. Jedlitzka), b. Brno, Czech Republic (then Bruenn), Oct. 6, 1887, d. Orange (USA), July 10, 1982, Kammersaengerin* (soprano). 1913-1935 prima donna at the Vienna State Opera (honorary member), 1921-1932 member at the Metropolitan Opera New York. Numerous guest performances, film roles.
Work: Sunlight and Song, 1924 (autobiography).
Literature#
R. Werba, M. J. Primadonna des Verismo, 1981.