Sigrid Onegin

Although she was born in Sweden, this imposing contralto was of French and German stock and was reared in Germany, where she began her vocal studies. Noted for her extensive range and exceptional flexibility, she made her reputation first in concert work before achieving similar distinction on the operatic stage. Brought up in Wiesbaden, the singer undertook her initial studies there. Later, she traveled to Frankfurt to further her training before she worked with E.R. Weiss in Munich and with Di Ranieri in Milan. She also had the benefit of advice from the formidable Lilli Leh...