Elizabeth Schumann & Helene Jung

as Hansel & Gretel "Hansel & Gretel" Humperdinck

Elizabeth Schumann
1888-1952
German Soprano

Studied in Berlin and Dresden. She made her stage debut in Hamburg in 1909. Her initial career started in the lighter soubrette roles that expanded into mostly lyrical roles, some coloratura roles, and even a few dramatic roles. She remained at the Hamburg Opera until 1919, also singing during the 1914/15 season at the Metropolitan Opera, New York. From 1919 to 1938, she was a star of the Vienna State Opera. Her most famous role was that of Sophie in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier; but she also excelled in Mozart, taking the roles of Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Zerlina in Don Giovanni, Blonde in Die Entführung aus dem Serail and Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro.

Helene Jung
1887-1975
German Mezzo

Studied with Scheidemantel in Dresden. Debut 1907 Weimar and remained until 1913 . From 1914-1920 at Hamburg , 1921-1941 at Dresden . Made guest appearance in major opera houses in Germany and abroad.Vocal teacher at Weimar Conservatory from 1941 until her retirement 1963 . Created Omnisient sea shell : Agyptishe Helena " by Strauss 1928, Widow Zimmweman "Schweigsamen Frau " Strauss 1935 Gaea "Daphne" strauss 1938