About Sophie Traubmann
Lived 1867 – 1951 (aged 84). Sophie Traubmann was an American opera singer.
Sophie Traubmann (May 12, 1867 – August 16, 1951) was an American soprano.
Born in New York City, Traubmann studied in that city and in Paris, where her teachers included Pauline Viardot and Mathilde Marchesi. She was coached in the performance of numerous Richard Wagner roles by Cosima Wagner. She made her debut at the Academy of Music in her native city singing Venus in Tannhäuser. She was the first Woglinde in Der Ring des Nibelungen for American audiences. She also created the role of Margiana in Der Barbier von Bagdad at its American premiere. Traubmann sang at the Metropolitan Opera for three seasons, beginning in 1887, and was also active as a soloist at numerous European opera houses during her career.
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Who was Sophie Traubmann?
American opera singer
When was Sophie Traubmann born?
Sophie Traubmann was born on 12 May 1867 in New York City.
When did Sophie Traubmann die?
Sophie Traubmann died on 16 August 1951 in New York City.
What was Sophie Traubmann's occupation?
Sophie Traubmann was an opera singer.
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Sophie Traubmann was American.
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