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Anna Bartels
(née Fernquist, 1869–1950) was a Swedish operatic
soprano
and
mezzo-soprano
. She made her debut at the
Royal Swedish Opera
in 1897 in the title role of
Friedrich von Flotow
's
Martha
. Engaged by the company for the next 20 years, she appeared in many Swedish premieres, such as Musette in Puccini's
La bohème
(1901), Marianne in Richard Strauss's
Der Rosenkavalier
(1920) and La Ciesca in Puccini's
Gianni Schicchi
(1920). Her other works included
The Merry Wives of Windsor
,
The Magic Flute
,
Don Giovanni
and
Carmen
. Bartels is also remembered for her appearances in concerts and lieder recitals. She was awarded the
Litteris et Artibus
medal in 1923 for her contributions to Swedish culture. This 1901 photograph by Swedish photographer Ferdinand Flodin shows Bartels in her role as Musette.
Photograph credit:
Ferdinand Flodin
; restored by
Adam Cuerden
Archive
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