Maria Jeritza

Maria Jeritza
Maria Jeritza
Born
Marie Jedličková

6 October 1887
Died10 July 1982(1982-07-10) (aged 94)
NationalityCzech[1][2]
OccupationOpera singer dramatic soprano

Maria Jeritza (born Marie Jedličková; 6 October 1887 – 10 July 1982) was a dramatic soprano,[1][2] long associated with the Vienna State Opera (1912–1934 and 1950–1953) and the Metropolitan Opera (1921–1932 and 1951). Her rapid rise to fame, beauty and personality earned her the nickname "The Moravian Thunderbolt".

  1. ^ a b "Opera Shop: Maria Jeritza". Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b The Rough Guide to Opera, p. 663, at Google Books