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July 23, 1972 in Bergneustadt, Germany

 

Anja Harteros is a German soprano who has established herself as one of the leading opera singers of her generation. She was born on July 23, 1972, in Bergneustadt, Germany, and grew up in a musical family. Her father was a conductor and her mother was a singer, and they encouraged her to pursue a career in music from a young age. Harteros began her musical training at the age of six, studying piano and violin. She later switched to singing and studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München. She made her professional debut in 1999 at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, where she quickly established herself as a rising star. Harteros has since performed at many of the world's leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Royal Opera House in London, the Paris Opera, and the Vienna State Opera. She has also appeared at major music festivals, such as the Salzburg Festival and the Bayreuth Festival. One of Harteros' most notable performances was her portrayal of the title role in Richard Strauss' opera "Arabella" at the Bavarian State Opera in 2012. Her performance was widely praised by critics, who hailed her as one of the greatest Strauss sopranos of her generation. She has also received critical acclaim for her performances in other Strauss operas, such as "Der Rosenkavalier" and "Salome." Harteros has won numerous awards throughout her career, including the Bavarian Order of Merit and the Echo Klassik Award. She has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for her recordings of opera and lieder. In addition to her opera performances, Harteros is also known for her interpretations of lieder, or German art songs. She has recorded several albums of lieder, including works by Schubert, Schumann, and Strauss. Harteros is known for her powerful and expressive voice, as well as her ability to convey emotion through her performances. She is also known for her dedication to her craft, often spending months preparing for a role and working closely with directors and conductors to perfect her performances. Despite her success, Harteros remains humble and dedicated to her art. She continues to perform regularly and is widely regarded as one of the greatest sopranos of her generation.

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