Christa Ludwig

German mezzo-soprano (1928-2021)
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Christa Ludwig

Summary

Christa Ludwig is a human[1]. She was born in Berlin[2]. She was born on March 16, 1928[3]. She passed away in Klosterneuburg[4]. She died on April 24, 2021[5]. She worked as an opera singer[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Christa Ludwig…
  • Christa Ludwig passed away in Klosterneuburg[4].
  • Christa Ludwig was born on March 16, 1928[3].
  • Christa Ludwig died on April 24, 2021[5].
  • Christa Ludwig's father was Anton Ludwig[8].
  • Christa Ludwig was married to Paul-Émile Deiber[9].
  • Christa Ludwig was married to Walter Berry[10].
  • Christa Ludwig held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Christa Ludwig held citizenship in France[12].
  • German was Christa Ludwig's native language[13].
  • Christa Ludwig worked as an opera singer[6].
  • Christa Ludwig's field of work was opera[14].
  • Christa Ludwig's field of work was singing[15].
  • A notable student of Christa Ludwig was Karol Bennett[16].
  • Christa Ludwig received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Christa Ludwig received the Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[18].
  • Christa Ludwig received the Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[19].
  • Christa Ludwig received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].
  • Christa Ludwig received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Christa Ludwig received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[22].
  • Christa Ludwig is recorded as female[23].
  • Christa Ludwig's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Christa Ludwig's Commons category is recorded as Christa Ludwig[25].
  • Christa Ludwig's voice type is recorded as dramatic mezzo-soprano[26].
  • Christa Ludwig's family name is recorded as Ludwig[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christa Ludwig was born in Berlin[2]. She was born on March 16, 1928[3]. Her father was Anton Ludwig[8]. German was her native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Christa Ludwig's professions included opera singer[6]. Fields of work include opera[14], a music genre[28], founded in 1600[29] and singing[15], a type of activity[30]. A notable student of her was Karol Bennett[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[18]; Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[19], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], a grade of an order[35], in Austria[36]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], a grade of an order[37], in Germany[38]; and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[22], a grade of an order[39], in France[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Paul-Émile Deiber[9], an actor[41], 1925–2011[42], of France[43] and Walter Berry[10], an opera singer[44], 1929–2000[45], of Austria[46], awarded the Österreichischer Kammersänger[47].

Death and Burial

Christa Ludwig died on April 24, 2021[5]. She died in Klosterneuburg[4].

Why It Matters

Christa Ludwig has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Christa Ludwig born?

Christa Ludwig was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Christa Ludwig die?

Christa Ludwig died in Klosterneuburg[4].

Who were Christa Ludwig's parents?

Christa Ludwig's father was Anton Ludwig[8].

Who was Christa Ludwig married to?

Christa Ludwig's spouses include Paul-Émile Deiber[9] and Walter Berry[10].

What did Christa Ludwig do for work?

Christa Ludwig worked as opera singer[6].

What awards did Christa Ludwig receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[18], Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit[19], and Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . francemusique.fr. francemusique.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . NNDB. wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . gramophone.co.uk. gramophone.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . francemusique.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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