Diana Damrau
German soprano opera singer
1971 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German soprano opera singer
Born
May 31, 1971
Age
~55 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
musician, opera singer
GermanyBorn in Günzburg
1971
Born in Günzburg (1971-05-31)
2007
AwardBavarian Culture Prize
2010
AwardWürzburg Cultural Prize
2010
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
2014
AwardInternational Opera Award
2014
AwardEcho Klassik – Classical Music without Borders
About
Diana Damrau is a German soprano who has achieved international fame for her performances, primarily in opera, but also in concert and lieder. She has been successful in coloratura soprano roles since her early career, and gradually proceeded into heavier roles of the 19th-century Italian bel canto repertoire. Her signature roles include the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute, Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos, Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, and Violetta in La traviata.
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Who is Diana Damrau?+
Diana Damrau is a German soprano who has achieved international fame for her performances, primarily in opera, but also in concert and lieder. She has been successful in coloratura soprano roles since her early career, and gradually proceeded into heavier roles of the 19th-century Italian bel canto
What does the name Diana mean?+
The name Diana means "female given name (Диана)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Diana Damrau born?+
Diana Damrau was born on May 31, 1971.
Name Meaning
female given name (Диана)
The name Diana is of Spanish origin, meaning "female given name (Диана)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Diana — May 31, 1971
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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