Amalie Materna [SEP] voice type
Amalie Materna
Amalie Materna (born Amalia, later Amalie Friedrich-Materna) (10 July 1844 St. Georgen in der Steiermark – 18 January 1918 Vienna) was an Austrian operatic soprano. While possessing a famously powerful voice, Materna also maintained a youthful bright vocal timbre throughout her career which spanned three decades. She is best remembered today for originating several roles in operas by Richard Wagner.
Career.
Materna made her professional opera début at the Thalia Theatre in Graz in 1865. She then married Karl Friedrich, an
's birth.
Sources.
- Elizabeth Forbes: "Amalie Materna", "Grove Music Online" ed. L. Macy (Accessed October 20, 2008), (subscription access)
- Bio at Great Singers of the Past
External links.
- Amalie Friedrich-Materna: North American Theatre Online