- Conditions of Sale
- FAQs
- This lot is offered by Christie's IncChristie's Inc
20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, 10020, USA
Phone: +1 212 636 2000
Fax: +1 212 636 2399
Brought to you by
Lot Essay
Kirsten Flagstad was born in Hamar, Norway in 1895. She made her debut as a lyric soprano at the Oslo National Theatre in 1913. For the next fifteen years she sang a variety of roles in operetta, musical comedy and opera in Oslo and Stockholm.
In 1929 she sang her first Wagner role. In 1935, she was engaged by the Metropolitan Opera to sing all the major Wagnerian heroines, Immediately following her debut at the Met, Kirsten Flagstad sang Isode opposite Lauritz Melchior, as Tristan, and they subsequently became a very popular and sought after team.
Over the next twenty-five years, Miss Flagstad performed in all the major international music centers, while maintaining her already well established recording career.
She died in Oslo, Norway in 1962.
In 1929 she sang her first Wagner role. In 1935, she was engaged by the Metropolitan Opera to sing all the major Wagnerian heroines, Immediately following her debut at the Met, Kirsten Flagstad sang Isode opposite Lauritz Melchior, as Tristan, and they subsequently became a very popular and sought after team.
Over the next twenty-five years, Miss Flagstad performed in all the major international music centers, while maintaining her already well established recording career.
She died in Oslo, Norway in 1962.
Related Articles
Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.
Lot 104
Sale 22063
.jpg?mode=max&width=600)
EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate: USD 12,000 - 18,000
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
Lot 104
Sale 22063
EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING
Estimate: USD 12,000 - 18,000
Bid amount
Buyer's premium
Estimated total cost exclusive of duties