Nov 16, 2019

Opera Quiz: How Well Do You Know Leonie Rysanek’s Career?

Leonie Rysanek is one of the most beloved sopranos of the 20th century.

Born on Nov. 14, 1926, she would forge a major career as an interpreter of the works of Wagner and Strauss. She was also a champion of many of the heavier Verdi roles. Later in her career, she transitioned to becoming a mezzo-soprano, leaving her mark on a number of roles of that repertory.

As we celebrate her birthday, here is a fun quiz aimed at testing your knowledge of the famed soprano and hopefully providing some new insight.

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By David Salazar

Prior to creating OperaWire, DAVID SALAZAR, (Editor-in-Chief) worked as a reporter for Latin Post where he interviewed major opera stars including Placido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, Vittorio Grigolo, Diana Damrau and Rolando Villazon among others. His 2014 interview with opera star Kristine Opolais was cited in a New York Times Review.

He also had the opportunity of interviewing numerous Oscar nominees, Golden Globe winners and film industry giants such as Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac and John Leguizamo among others.

David holds a Masters in Media Management from Fordham University. During his time at Fordham, he studied abroad at the Jagiellonian University in Poland. He also holds a dual bachelor’s from Hofstra University in Film Production and Journalism.

Opera Quiz: How Well Do You Know Leonie Rysanek’s Career?

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