Ellen Brandt-Foerster by Szekely

Foerster as Lola "Cavelleris Rusticana" by Mascagni

Ellen Brandt-Forster
1866-1921
Austrian Soprano
Studied vienna with Dustmann, Debut 1885 at Danzig as Margauerite "Faust" gounod , In 1886 appeared as Floermaiden at bayreuth and joined the Hofoper Vienna in 1887 where she remained until her retirement in 1909 , Her roles included Clarissa "Die drei Pintos" , Lola " Cavalleria Rusticana" . Created Sophie in "Werther" 1892