Marie Podvalová
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| Born | 5 September 1909 Čakovice, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 16 May 1992 (aged 82) Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Genres | Opera |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Marie Podvalová (5 September 1909 – 16 May 1992) was a Czech opera singer who had a long career at the National Theatre in Prague from 1936 to 1978. A dramatic soprano who excelled in the Czech repertoire, she garnered particular acclaim for her portrayal of the title heroine in Bedřich Smetana's Libuše. Her physical beauty and dramatic talents further added to her great popularity among Czech audiences.[1]
Biography
Podvalová was born in Prague-Čakovice. In her early childhood, she moved with her parents to a house in Chrást, which she visited until her death.[2]
Podvalová first studied the violin before studying singing voice privately in Prague. She entered the
Under the recommendation of conductor
Podvalová received numerous honors during her career. She made numerous recordings during her career, mostly on the Supraphon label. She died at the age of 82 in Prague.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Marie Biography at operissimo.com". Archived from the original on 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
- ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Tišice. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
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