Gutheil-Schoder, Marie. (1874 - 1935)
Signed Cabinet Photograph
Signed cabinet photograph of the young soprano, boldly signed and dated in Vienna, 10 September 1901. The images by Atelier Hertel, from her native Weimar. Moderate wear to corners and edges, some staining on the verso, but overall fine.Among the most important German sopranos of her day, one year before the present signature was given she was engaged for Vienna by Gustav Mahler who called her "a musical genius." She remained there until 1926, singing in many important first Viennese performances and was one of the favorite performers of Richard Strauss. Among others, she created the fiercely difficult single role of Arnold Schönberg's monodrama, Erwartung, in 1924, at Prague. (5252)
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