Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
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Summary
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was born on December 9, 1915[1], in Jarocin[2]. She died on August 3, 2006[3], in Schruns[4]. She worked as an opera singer[5] and music educator[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,357 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Zumikon[8]
- Spouse: Walter Legge[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10], Austria[11], United Kingdom[12]
- Employer: Juilliard School[13]
- Educated at: Berlin University of the Arts[14]
- Student: Stephan Genz[15], Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz[16], Renée Fleming[17], Marvis Martin[18]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22], Pour le Mérite[23], Order of the Dannebrog[24], UNESCO Mozart Medal[25]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[28]
- Genre: opera[29]
- Discography: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf discography[30]
- Commons category: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf[31]
- Voice type: soprano[32]
- Unmarried partner: Hugo Jury[33]
- Family name: Schwarzkopf[34]
- Given name: Olga[35], Maria[36], Elisabeth[37], Frederike[38]
- Student of: Maria Ivogün[39], Lula Mysz-Gmeiner[40], Georg Vollerthun[41]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[42], BEIC Digital Library[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44], German[45]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[46]
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Country: DE[47]
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Began / founded: 1915-12-09[48]
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Ended / dissolved: 2006-08-03[49]
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Genre(s): classical[50]
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Community tags: classical, german soprano, soprano[51]
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MusicBrainz ID: f17aa6af-8d75-4559-b212-b83b9549758e[52]
Why It Matters
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Elisabeth Schwarzkopf born?
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was born in Jarocin[2].
Where did Elisabeth Schwarzkopf die?
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf died in Schruns[4].
Who was Elisabeth Schwarzkopf married to?
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf's spouses include Walter Legge[9].
What did Elisabeth Schwarzkopf do for work?
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf worked as an opera singer[5] and music educator[6].
Where did Elisabeth Schwarzkopf go to school?
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was educated at Berlin University of the Arts[14].
What awards did Elisabeth Schwarzkopf receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22].