Rothenberger, Anneliese (1924–)

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Rothenberger, Anneliese (1924–)

German soprano. Born in Mannheim, Germany, June 19, 1924; studied with Erika Müller at Mannheim Conservatory; m. Gerd W. Dieberitz (journalist), 1954.

Debuted in Koblenz (1943); appeared at Hamburg State Opera (1946–56); debuted at Salzburg (1954); made Metropolitan Opera debut (1960); created the title role in Sutermeister's Madame Bovary and Telemachus in Liebermann's Penelope; a skilled actress, sang in other modern operas, including Hindemith's Mathis der Maler, Liebermann's Die Schule der Frauen, and Berg's atonal Lulu; was also a specialist in Mozart and Strauss; made numerous recordings.

See also Women in World History.

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