Helena Braun

Helena Braun was a renowned German soprano born in Düsseldorf in 1903 and passed away in 1990. She initially trained as a contralto but transitioned to soprano in 1933. Braun debuted in 1928 in Coblenza and went on to perform with prominent opera houses, including the Wiener Staatsoper and the Metropolitan Opera. Her extensive repertoire included roles such as Donna Elvira, Donna Anna, Leonore, Brünnhilde, and Isolde, showcasing her versatility in both dramatic and lyrical parts. Braun was married to the bass-baritone Ferdinand Frantz and participated in notable productions, including Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen" alongside other celebrated singers.

Braun's career spanned multiple continents, with performances at the Festival de Salzburgo, La Scala, Covent Garden, and Grand Opéra Paris, among others. Her discography includes recordings of Mozart's "Die Hochzeit Der Figaro" and several Wagner operas, such as "Lohengrin" and "Tristan und Isolde". Despite the lack of recent releases, her legacy remains significant in the world of classical music.

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Lohengrin, WWV 75

Richard Wagner•

Helena Braun•

WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln•

Ferenc Fricsay

Album - 52 Tracks - Released August 14, 2020