Materna, Amalie#

b. St. Georgen (Styria), July 10, 1844, d. Vienna, Jan. 18, 1918, singer. 1865 Soubrette in Graz, then at the "Carltheater" Vienna, 1869 to 1894 primadonna of the Vienna Court Opera. Sang mostly dramatic parts; was given the part of "Bruennhilde" in 1876 by R. Wagner, created the part of "Kundry" in 1882, guest performances; from 1902 singing teacher.

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