About Res Fischer
Lived 1896 – 1974 (aged 77). Res Fischer was a German opera singer.
Res Fischer (8 November 1896 – 4 October 1974) was one of the few true German contraltos of the 1930s and 1940s, and was one of the most powerful singing-actresses of her day, performing internationally. She appeared in first recordings of complete operas, and created roles including the title role of Carl Orff's Antigonae.
Career Born Maria Theresa Fischer in Berlin, she studied in Berlin with Lilli Lehmann,
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Who was Res Fischer?
German opera singer (1896–1974)
When was Res Fischer born?
Res Fischer was born on 8 November 1896 in Berlin.
When did Res Fischer die?
Res Fischer died on 4 October 1974 in Esslingen am Neckar.
What was Res Fischer's occupation?
Res Fischer was an opera singer.
What nationality was Res Fischer?
Res Fischer was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Res Fischer. https://biography.guide/res-fischer/
MLA: "Res Fischer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/res-fischer/.
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