Zarah Leander

3 pieces since 2007 — in 2 roles, at 1 company, most often at Theater an der Wien.

3 pieces
2 roles
1 company
20 years

1 piece as Euridice — stats above show all coverage for Zarah Leander.

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Sweet and low

Gender-bending diseuse Zarah Leander crosses over into opera to sing “Che farò senza Euridice” in this scene the 1938 film Heimat. It may be noted that the sub-contralto Leander chooses a lower key for this aria than the written C major David Daniels will sing tomorrow night! For more about the iconic Zarah, see Ben […]

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