Jeritza
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Seven months later, “Turandot” had its North American premiere at the Met featuring Maria Jeritza, who also debuted the title roles in both versions of Strauss’s “Ariadne auf Naxos,” as well as the Empress in his “Die Frau Ohne Schatten.”
From New York Times
The work had a run at the Metropolitan Opera in the mid-1920s with Maria Jeritza in the central role of Maliella, though the soprano Rosa Raisa, who would go on to create the title role in Puccini’s “Turandot,” was its signature interpreter.
From New York Times
Jenufa, last heard at the Met 50 years ago in a production starring Maria Jeritza.
From Time Magazine Archive
Still looking glamorous at 87, Jeritza watched opening night from the front left box.
From Time Magazine Archive
In operatic circles, Maria Jeritza has always been as famed for her business acumen as for her wit and charm.
From Time Magazine Archive
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