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She was born to a Budapest businessman and studied under Emmerich Bellovicz in the same city, with her brother being actor Eduard Rothauser (1876-1956). Initially a concert singer and oratorio soloist, she performed some of Gustav Mahler's songs in Leipzig. Her operatic career began in 1887 at the Leipzig Opernhaus, debuting in Max Bruch's "Die Loreley" and singing in the premiere of Carl Maria von Weber s "Die drei Pintos" in 1888. She joined the Berlin Hofoper in 1889, where she performed for over 25 years, including premieres like Felix von Weingartner s "Genesius" (1892), W. Kienzl's "Don Quixote" (1898), Fernand Le Borne's "Mudarra" (1899), Eugene d'Albert's "Cain" (1900), Arthur Nevin's "Poia" (1910), the German premiere of Puccini s "Madama Butterfly" (1907), the Berlin premiere of "Die Rosenkavalier" (1911), and Cornelius' "Der Barbier von Bagdad" (1913). After a performance of "Carmen," Emperor Wilhelm II gifted her a sapphire brooch in 1890. Following her retirement, she taught in Berlin, but tragically, during the Nazi regime, she was arrested for being Jewish and died in the Theresienstadt ghetto. Photographer: Paul Gericke Paul Gericke (1865-1944) was a notable German photographer known for his portraiture and artistic contributions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Berlin, Gericke established himself as a prominent figure in the city's vibrant cultural scene. He operated a successful photography studio, Atelier Gericke, which became renowned for its high-quality portraits of celebrities, artists, and prominent figures of the time. Print is from An 1894 Publication Moderne Kunst. Approx Image Size : 12 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches Approx Overall Size: 16 x 11 inches CONDITION: Excellent Condition. Print Image is clean, clear, sharp with beautiful detail. As scanned. Printed on cream color coated heavier paper. Text on the back. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. Or an art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique book publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique book publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome.
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