Margaret Roggero

Margaret Roggero Ludwick was a renowned mezzo-soprano celebrated for her warm and supple voice, as well as her exceptional musicality. Born on August 4, 1918, in Manhattan to Italian immigrant parents, she began singing opera arias at a young age. Ludwick studied voice at the Juilliard School on scholarship and later earned a degree in Romance languages from Hunter College. Her career at the Metropolitan Opera spanned 13 years, beginning in 1950, where she performed nearly 600 times alongside some of the century's greatest vocal artists and conductors. She was particularly noted for her portrayal of Suzuki in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly," which was described as "practically perfect" by Irving Kolodin. Ludwick also appeared with opera companies in San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia, and her performances are preserved on several opera recordings.

Ludwick's repertoire included roles in "Il Trovatore," "Cavalleria Rusticana," "The Barber of Seville," and "Carmen," among others. She was especially proud of her contribution to the 1953 RCA recording of Berlioz's "Romeo and Juliet" with the Boston Symphony. After her retirement from performing, she volunteered at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. Margaret Roggero Ludwick passed away on November 10, 2011, at the age of 93.

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Parsifal

Richard Wagner•

Hans Hotter•

Lucine Amara•

Margaret Roggero•

Osie Hawkins•

Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Album - 43 Tracks - Released October 8, 2021