Seefried, Irmgard#
b. Koengetried (Germany), Oct. 9, 1919, d. Vienna, Nov. 24, 1988. Kammersaengerin* (soprano); wife of W. Schneiderhan. Together with E. Schwarzkopf was one of the leading singers of the post-war era; 1943-1976 at the Vienna State Opera, from 1946 at the Salzburg Festival; world tours. Achieved fame mainly on account of her Mozart and Strauss performances and interpretations of songs; awarded the Mozart Medal in 1953.
Literature#
F. Fassbinder and W. Schneiderhan, I. S., 1960.