Vespermann, Klara |
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BORN 13 Apr 1799, München, Bayern - DIED 6 Mar 1827, München, Bayern BIRTH NAME Metzger-Vespermann, Klara GRAVE LOCATION München, Bayern: Alte Südfriedhof, Thalkirchnerstrasse 17 (18-14-11/12) |
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Klara Vespermann came from a simple family. At an early age she came into contact with the theatre and her mezzosoprano voice attracted the attention of Peter von Winter. He adopted her and educated her as a singer. In 1816 she was Myrrha in "Unterbrochenes Osterfest" and in 1819 she became a member of the Court Opera. She was most successfull in Rossini's opera's. Carl Maria von Weber praised her voice and her mime. She married the court actor Wilhelm Vespermann. Related persons • was admired by Weber, Carl Maria von |
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 The grave of Klara Vespermann at the Alte Südfriedhof, München. Picture by Androom (22 Aug 2008) |
Sources • Hufnagel, Max Joseph, Berühmte Tote im Südlichen Friedhof zu München, Zeke Verlag, Würzburg, 1983 |
