!!!Ludwig, Christa

b. Berlin (Germany), March 16, 1928, Kammersaengerin (mezzosoprano). 
From 1955 member of the Vienna State Opera, was for decades one of the 
most famous singers in the world, particularly known for her roles in 
operas by W. A.  Mozart, R. Wagner and R.  Strauss. Performances at 
the Salzburg Festival, the Bayreuth Festival and the Metropolitan 
Opera in New York; also renowned as an interpreter of lieder (e.g. F.  
Schubert). Performed worldwide in all major opera houses.

!Publication
"... und ich waere so gern Primadonna gewesen", 1994.


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