About Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef
Lived 1883 – 1970 (aged 86). Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef was a Norwegian singer.
Agnes Hvoslef (4 April 1883 – 2 April 1970) was a Norwegian operatic soprano.
Specializing in Richard Wagner's female characters, she was assigned with the Royal opera in Dessau until the outbreak of World War I in 1914. She later performed at Norwegian theatres, and worked as song pedagogue in Oslo.
She was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in gold in 1951.
Personal life Born in Kristiania (now Oslo) on 4 April 1883, She died in Oslo on 2 April 1970.
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Who was Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef?
Norwegian singer
When was Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef born?
Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef was born on 4 April 1883 in Christiania, Oslo Municipality.
When did Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef die?
Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef died on 2 April 1970 in Christiania.
What was Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef's occupation?
Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef was a singer.
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Agnes Hanson-Hvoslef was Norwegian.
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