Christa Ludwig
German opera singer with Wagner roles
Born
March 16th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Germany
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A prominent opera singer specializing in both mezzo-soprano and soprano roles, achieved acclaim for performances in notable operas. Primarily associated with the works of Richard Wagner, delivered outstanding interpretations of characters such as Brünnhilde and Ortrud. Also gained recognition for roles in operas by Verdi and Strauss. Performed at major opera houses worldwide, including the Vienna State Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. Conducted masterclasses and contributed significantly to the education of future generations of singers.
Performed Brünnhilde in 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'
Starred as Ortrud in 'Lohengrin'
Appeared as Eboli in 'Don Carlos'
Sung Sieglinde in 'Die Walküre'
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