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Christa Ludwig (16 March 1928 – 24 April 2021) was a German mezzo-soprano and sometime dramatic soprano, distinguished for her performances of opera, lieder, oratorio, and other major religious works like masses, passions, and solos in symphonic literature. Her performing career spanned almost half a century, from the late 1940s until the ...
Apr 25, 2021 · Christa Ludwig, who poured a lustrous voice into dramatically taut performances of opera roles — especially those of Mozart, Strauss and Wagner — and intimately rendered art songs as one of ...
Apr 25, 2021 · The celebrated German opera singer, Christa Ludwig, has died at the age of 93. The mezzo-soprano, who was born in Berlin, died at her home near the Austrian capital, Vienna, on Saturday, her ...
Apr 25, 2021 · Christa Ludwig, a renowned interpreter of Wagner, Mozart and Strauss who starred on the world’s great stages for four decades, died at her home in Klosterneuburg, Austria. She was 93. Her death was announced Sunday by the Vienna State Opera, which said she died Saturday.
Apr 25, 2021 · The celebrated German opera singer, Christa Ludwig, has died at the age of 93. The mezzo-soprano, who was born in Berlin, died at her home near the Austrian capital, Vienna, on Saturday, her ...
Apr 27, 2021 · Classical music fans are mourning the loss of Christa Ludwig, seen in 1965, known for her versatility and the warmth of her voice. She died at her home in Austria on April 24 at age 93.
Apr 27, 2021 · The Metropolitan Opera pays tribute to the late mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig, who sang 15 roles and 119 performances at the Met and was a renowned interpreter of German lieder. Read the obituary, condolences, and memorial events for Ludwig.
