Description

MARA (MARIA) D’ASTY (DIMITRESCU/DEMETRESCU) (SINAIA, PRAHOVA, ROMANIA, 1871 – CURTEA DE ARGEȘ, ROMANIA, 1905)

She first studied singing in Bucharest, then continued her training in France and Milan. In 1891, she joined the Compania Lirica in Bucharest. From 1892 to 1895, she was a member of the Società Lirica in Romania. In 1898, she made guest appearances in Naples and Florence. Between 1901 and 1904, she performed with various opera troupes in Romania. Her repertoire also included several operetta roles. Her most acclaimed parts were Lucia and Violetta. She died young. Her recordings are extremely rare.

Chronology of some appearances

1891 Bucharest Compania Lirica

1892-1895 Romania Societa Lirica

1898 Napoli and Firenze

1901-1904 Romania Opera Troups

TRACKLIST

Fetita Dulce 16147 Pathé, Bukarest 1903

Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti) Mad scene 013000 259y G&T, Bukarest 1903

Voevodul tiganilor 16146 Pathé, Bukarest 1903