About Maria Friesenhausen
Lived 1922 – 2020 (aged 98). Maria Friesenhausen was a German singer, opera singer, musician and soprano.
Maria Friesenhausen (23 March 1932 – 31 July 2020) was a German classical soprano who appeared in Europe. She is known for recordings of Baroque music on record and with broadcasters. She was also a professor of voice at the University of Dortmund.
Career Friesenhausen was born the daughter of a church musician in Altendorf, now Burgaltendorf, a part of Essen.
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Who was Maria Friesenhausen?
German classical soprano singer
When was Maria Friesenhausen born?
Maria Friesenhausen was born on 23 March 1922 in Burgaltendorf.
When did Maria Friesenhausen die?
Maria Friesenhausen died on 31 July 2020 in Essen.
What was Maria Friesenhausen's occupation?
Maria Friesenhausen was a singer, opera singer, musician and soprano.
What nationality was Maria Friesenhausen?
Maria Friesenhausen was German.
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