Elisabeth Höngen was a renowned mezzo-soprano born on December 7, 1906, in Gevelsberg, Germany. She had a distinguished career in opera and was particularly noted for her performances in the works of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Höngen made her debut in 1928 at the Dortmund Opera and went on to become a member of the Vienna State Opera in 1937, where she sang a wide range of roles. Her voice was known for its
... MeerElisabeth Höngen was a renowned mezzo-soprano born on December 7, 1906, in Gevelsberg, Germany. She had a distinguished career in opera and was particularly noted for her performances in the works of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Höngen made her debut in 1928 at the Dortmund Opera and went on to become a member of the Vienna State Opera in 1937, where she sang a wide range of roles. Her voice was known for its rich timbre and dramatic intensity, which made her an ideal interpreter of both dramatic mezzo and contralto roles.
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