About Muriel Foster
Lived 1877 – 1937 (aged 60). Muriel Foster was a British opera singer.
Muriel Foster (22 November 187723 December 1937) was an English contralto, excelling in oratorio. Grove's Dictionary describes her voice as "one of the most beautiful voices of her time".
She also performed in lieder recitals, her regular accompanist being Anthony Bernard.
Muriel Foster performed regularly in London and the provinces, as well as in Germany, the Netherlands, Russia and the USA. She had a command of a number of languages.
In 1906 she married Ludovic Goetz, and later both changed their surname to Foster.
Quote Charles Villiers Stanford wrote about her "She has not got the whopping voice of Clara Butt, but she has more poetry and is musical to her fingertips"
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Who was Muriel Foster?
British opera singer (1877–1937)
When was Muriel Foster born?
Muriel Foster was born on 22 November 1877 in Sunderland.
When did Muriel Foster die?
Muriel Foster died on 23 December 1937 in London.
What was Muriel Foster's occupation?
Muriel Foster was an opera singer.
What nationality was Muriel Foster?
Muriel Foster was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Muriel Foster. https://biography.guide/muriel-foster/
MLA: "Muriel Foster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/muriel-foster/.
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