Maria Jeritza
Maria Jeritza | |
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Maria Jeritza | |
| Born | Marie Jedličková 6 October 1887 |
| Died | 10 July 1982 (aged 94) Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Occupation | Opera singer dramatic soprano |
Maria Jeritza (born Marie Jedličková; 6 October 1887 – 10 July 1982) was a dramatic soprano, long associated with the Vienna State Opera (1912–1934 and 1950–1953) and the Metropolitan Opera (1921–1932 and 1951). Her rapid rise to fame, beauty and personality earned her the nickname "The Moravian Thunderbolt".