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Herta Talmar was a renowned classical music artist who was born on August 22, 1912, in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of a Jewish family and grew up in a musical environment. Her father was a cantor, and her mother was a pianist. Herta Talmar showed an early interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of six. At the age of 16, Herta Talmar began studying singing at the Vienna Music Academy. She was a talented soprano and quickly gained recognition for her beautiful voice. In 1933, she made her debut at the Vienna State Opera in the role of the Queen of the Night in Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Her performance was a huge success, and she was praised for her clear and powerful voice. Over the next few years, Herta Talmar continued to perform at the Vienna State Opera and other major opera houses in Europe. She became known for her performances in Mozart's operas, particularly the role of the Queen of the Night. She also performed in other operas, including "La Traviata" and "Rigoletto" by Verdi, and "Carmen" by Bizet. In 1938, Herta Talmar's career was interrupted by the Nazi occupation of Austria. As a Jew, she was forced to flee the country and went into hiding in Switzerland. She continued to perform in secret concerts for other refugees and resistance fighters. After the war, she returned to Vienna and resumed her career. In the 1950s and 1960s, Herta Talmar became a popular concert singer and performed in major concert halls around the world. She was known for her interpretations of lieder by Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms. She also performed in oratorios and cantatas by Bach, Handel, and Mozart. Herta Talmar received many awards and honors throughout her career. In 1953, she was awarded the title of Kammersängerin by the Austrian government, which is the highest honor for a singer in Austria. She was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1967. One of Herta Talmar's most memorable performances was at the Salzburg Festival in 1955. She performed in a production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" directed by the famous conductor Herbert von Karajan. The production was a huge success, and Herta Talmar's performance was praised for its beauty and clarity. Herta Talmar retired from performing in 1972 but continued to teach singing at the Vienna Music Academy. She also wrote a book about her experiences as a Jewish musician during the Nazi occupation of Austria. She died on December 31, 1995, at the age of 83. In conclusion, Herta Talmar was a talented and accomplished classical music artist who overcame many obstacles in her career. She was known for her beautiful voice and her interpretations of Mozart's operas and lieder by Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms. She received many awards and honors throughout her career, including the title of Kammersängerin and the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence classical music artists today.

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