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Hilde Rössel-Majdan

1921 – 2010

Austrian contralto

Opera singer Music educator University teacher
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About Hilde Rössel-Majdan

Lived 1921 – 2010 (aged 89). Hilde Rössel-Majdan was an Austrian opera singer, music educator, university teacher and dramatic soprano.

Hilde Rössel-Majdan (30 January 1921 – 15 December 2010) was an Austrian contralto in opera and concert. She was a member of the Vienna State Opera and is known for early recordings of Bach's music including his cantatas. She was an influential voice teacher in Graz and Vienna.

Career

She was born Hildegard Figl in Moosbierbaum.

Rössel-Majdan also appeared at La Scala and Covent Garden, among others. At the Salzburg Festival, she performed the roles of Dryad in Ariadne auf Naxos in 1954, Lucrezia in Palestrina in 1958 and Annina and Marcellina in 1960.

She was invited to the Edinburgh Festival and the Aix-en-Provence Festival.

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Important facts

Born
30 January 1921, Atzenbrugg
Birth century
20th century
Died
15 December 2010, Vienna
Occupation
Opera singer, music educator, university teacher, Dramatic soprano
Nationality
Austria
Education
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna
Employers
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Awards
Österreichischer Kammersänger

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hilde Rössel-Majdan?

Austrian contralto (1921-2010)

When was Hilde Rössel-Majdan born?

Hilde Rössel-Majdan was born on 30 January 1921 in Atzenbrugg.

When did Hilde Rössel-Majdan die?

Hilde Rössel-Majdan died on 15 December 2010 in Vienna.

What was Hilde Rössel-Majdan's occupation?

Hilde Rössel-Majdan was an opera singer, music educator, university teacher and dramatic soprano.

What nationality was Hilde Rössel-Majdan?

Hilde Rössel-Majdan was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hilde Rössel-Majdan

· Wikidata: Q89249

· DBpedia: Hilde Rössel-Majdan

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