Ruthilde Boesch

Ruthilde Boesch was an Austrian soprano whose vibrant voice charmed opera stages from the 1940s through the 1970s. Born in 1925, she became a beloved member of the Vienna State Opera ensemble, shining in Mozart roles like Pamina in *Die Zauberflöte* (which you’ll recognize from that classic recording!) and Strauss heroines such as Sophie in *Der Rosenkavalier*. She collaborated with legendary conductors like Karl Böhm and Herbert von Karajan, and her 1951 performance in Wilhelm Kienzl’s *Der Kuhreigen* remains a nostalgic gem for opera buffs. Later in life, Boesch transitioned to teaching, sharing her expertise at Vienna’s University of Music. The compilation *Echo eines Sängerlebens* (“Echo of a Singer’s Life”) beautifully captures her warm timbre and lyrical artistry—a fitting tribute to a singer who left subtle but lasting ripples in classical music.

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Die Zauberflöte / The Magic Flute

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart•

Wiener Philharmoniker•

Karl Böhm•

Vienna State Opera Chorus•

Leopold Simoneau•

Walter Berry•

Paul Schöffler•

Christa Ludwig•

Dorothea Siebert•

Ruthilde Boesch•

Eva Boerner

Album - 36 Tracks - Released March 3, 2023