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Ingrid Andree was a German classical music artist who was born on October 14, 1925, in Berlin, Germany. She was the daughter of a well-known actor, Paul Henckels, and a singer, Maria Eisner. Her parents were both involved in the arts, and this had a significant impact on her upbringing. Andree began her musical training at a young age, studying piano and voice. She showed great promise as a singer, and her parents encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She attended the Berlin Conservatory, where she studied under the renowned vocal coach, Hermann Weissenborn. In 1943, Andree made her debut as a singer at the Berlin State Opera. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented soprano, and her performances were well-received by audiences and critics alike. She continued to perform at the Berlin State Opera throughout the war, despite the difficult conditions. After the war, Andree continued to perform in Germany and other parts of Europe. She became known for her powerful voice and her ability to convey emotion through her singing. She performed in a wide range of operas, including works by Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner. One of Andree's most notable performances was in the role of Brünnhilde in Wagner's "Ring Cycle." She performed this role at the Bayreuth Festival in 1958, and her performance was widely praised. She went on to perform the role of Brünnhilde in other productions, including at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Andree also had a successful career as a concert singer. She performed in many concerts and recitals, and she was known for her interpretations of lieder and other vocal works. She worked with many notable conductors, including Herbert von Karajan and Karl Böhm. Throughout her career, Andree received many awards and honors. She was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin in 1975, and she was made a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1985. She was also awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit in 1990. Andree continued to perform well into her later years. She retired from the stage in 1990, but she continued to teach and mentor young singers. She was known for her dedication to her students, and many of them went on to have successful careers in music. Ingrid Andree passed away on December 29, 2014, at the age of 89. She was remembered as a talented and dedicated musician who had a profound impact on the world of classical music. Her legacy lives on through her recordings and the many singers she mentored over the years.

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