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Elisabeth SchumannGerman singer (soprano)
Date of Birth: 13.06.1885
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Biography of Elizabeth Schumann
Elizabeth Schumann was a German soprano singer. She came from a family with a famous singer, Henrietta Sontag, as her ancestor. Schumann began her career as a performer of song repertoire and many of her songs were composed specifically for her by Richard Strauss. Strauss often accompanied her in concerts. She performed songs by composers such as Wolf, Schubert, Brahms, Schumann, Strauss, Mahler, and others.

Early Life and Career
From a young age, Schumann received singing lessons and later became a member of the Hamburg Opera Company in 1909. Within a year, she participated in the Hamburg premiere of Richard Strauss' opera "Der Rosenkavalier" in the role of Sophie, which became her signature role. From 1914 to 1915, she performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, which at that time only invited singers of international caliber.
International Success
Richard Strauss highly valued Schumann's talent, and in 1919, he facilitated her invitation to the Vienna State Opera, where she performed until 1937 and became a favorite of Vienna. The majority of her repertoire consisted of roles in operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In 1920, Schumann made her debut as a performer of song repertoire, with Richard Strauss composing many songs specifically for her. He often accompanied her in concerts, and she also performed songs by Wolf, Schubert, Brahms, Schumann, Strauss, Mahler, and other composers.
In 1923, Schumann successfully performed "Der Rosenkavalier" in London under the baton of Bruno Walter. This success marked the beginning of her numerous performances in England. From 1922 to 1936, she participated in the Salzburg Festival.
Later Life and Emigration
Although Elizabeth Schumann was not persecuted by the Nazi regime, she chose to emigrate to the United States, where she continued to perform in concerts and occasionally engage in teaching activities.