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Marie Gutheil-Schoder was a renowned German soprano who was born on November 15, 1874, in Mannheim, Germany. She was the daughter of a music teacher and began her musical training at a young age. Her father recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Gutheil-Schoder studied at the Hochschule für Musik in Frankfurt and later at the Berlin Conservatory. She made her debut in 1898 at the Stadttheater in Mainz, where she performed the role of Marguerite in Charles Gounod's Faust. Her performance was well-received, and she quickly gained recognition as a talented soprano. In 1901, Gutheil-Schoder joined the Berlin State Opera, where she performed a wide range of roles, including the title role in Richard Strauss's Salome, Elsa in Wagner's Lohengrin, and the Countess in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Her performances were praised for their emotional depth and technical skill. Gutheil-Schoder's international career began in 1904 when she performed at the Royal Opera House in London. She quickly became a favorite of audiences and critics alike, and she was invited to perform at many of the world's leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Paris Opera, and the Vienna State Opera. One of Gutheil-Schoder's most famous performances was in the world premiere of Richard Strauss's opera Elektra in 1909. She performed the title role, and her portrayal of the vengeful princess was widely praised. The opera was a critical and commercial success, and it remains one of Strauss's most popular works. Gutheil-Schoder continued to perform throughout the 1910s and 1920s, and she was widely regarded as one of the greatest sopranos of her time. She was known for her powerful voice, her dramatic intensity, and her ability to convey complex emotions through her singing. In 1928, Gutheil-Schoder retired from the stage, but she continued to teach and mentor young singers. She was a respected voice teacher, and many of her students went on to have successful careers in opera. Gutheil-Schoder received many honors and awards throughout her career. She was awarded the title of Kammersängerin by the Berlin State Opera in 1909, and she was made a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1919. In 1924, she was awarded the Goethe Medal for her contributions to German culture. Marie Gutheil-Schoder died on March 23, 1928, in Berlin, Germany. She was mourned by fans and colleagues around the world, and her legacy as one of the greatest sopranos of all time continues to this day.

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