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Marianne Schech (18 January 1914 – 22 July 1999) was a German operatic soprano and academic who appeared internationally.She was a member of the Bavarian State Opera from 1946 to 1970.She made several recordings, including in 1951 the role of Elisabeth in Wagner's Tannhäuser, conducted by Robert Heger.She is known for leading roles in works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss, performing for example the Dyer's Wife in the U.S. premiere of Die Frau ohne Schatten bei Richard Strauss at the San Francisco Opera in 1959.
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