Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Martha Angelici was a French classical music artist who was born on January 22, 1907, in Algiers, Algeria. She was the daughter of Italian parents who had migrated to Algeria. Her father was a musician, and he introduced her to music at a young age. She started singing in public when she was just six years old. Angelici's family moved to France when she was a teenager, and she continued her music education there. She studied at the Conservatoire de Paris, where she was a student of the famous soprano Claire Croiza. Angelici's talent was quickly recognized, and she won several awards during her time at the conservatory. Angelici made her professional debut in 1932, when she performed the role of Micaela in Georges Bizet's opera Carmen at the Opéra-Comique in Paris. Her performance was well-received, and she quickly became a sought-after performer. She went on to perform in many other operas, including La Bohème, Faust, and Tosca. One of Angelici's most famous performances was in the role of Marguerite in Charles Gounod's opera Faust. She performed this role at the Opéra-Comique in Paris in 1943, and her performance was widely praised. She went on to perform this role many times throughout her career. Angelici was known for her beautiful voice and her ability to convey emotion through her singing. She was particularly skilled at performing French art songs, and she recorded many of these songs throughout her career. She also performed in concerts and recitals, and she was a regular performer at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. Angelici received many awards and honors throughout her career. In 1953, she was awarded the Legion of Honor, one of the highest honors in France. She was also awarded the Grand Prix du Disque, a prestigious music award, in 1954. Angelici continued to perform throughout the 1950s and 1960s, but she eventually retired from performing in 1970. She continued to teach music, however, and she was a respected voice teacher in Paris until her death in 1986. Martha Angelici was a talented and respected classical music artist who had a long and successful career. Her beautiful voice and emotional performances made her a favorite among audiences and critics alike. She will always be remembered as one of the greats of French classical music.

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