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Henriette Sontag
German operatic singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henriette Sontag, born Gertrude Walpurgis Sontag, and, after her marriage, entitled Henriette, Countess Rossi (3 January 1806 – 17 June 1854), was a German operatic soprano of great international renown. She possessed a sweet-toned, lyrical voice and was a brilliant exponent of florid singing.
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Henriette, Countess Rossi | |
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![]() Henriette Sontag in her Donna Anna costume 1831, painting of Paul Delaroche | |
Born | Gertrude Walpurgis Sontag (1806-01-03)3 January 1806 |
Died | 17 June 1854(1854-06-17) (aged 48) |
Occupation | Operatic soprano |
Years active | 1823–1854 |
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