Johanna Gadski

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Johanna Gadski (born Anklam, Prussia 15 June 1872 - died Berlin, 22 February 1932) was a German opera singer.

After receiving her musical education at Stettin, she made her debut in New York, taking the role of Brünnhilde in Wagner's opera. She was popular as a singer in England, having sung at Worcester Festival and at Covent Garden. She was enthusiastically received in America during her convert tour in 1899-1900 and her reputation has increased in later years. She was particularly successful in her rendering of Wagner.

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Adapted from [The New Student's Reference Work]

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