Maria Chebotar biography

She died of an incurable disease on June 9 in Vienna at the age of only 39 years. Maria Chebotar left behind a priceless heritage, her contribution to opera art was marked by memorable performances and rare vocal versatility. Moreover: the interpretations of Maria transformed the standards of perfection in the opera. Both the audience and critics were fascinated by the emotional force and impeccable technique, which she brought to each role.

Her most noticeable performances took place in such operas as Traviata, Salome and Don Juan - in these roles, Maria demonstrated special artistic sensitivity. Maria Chebotar was born on February 10 in Chisinau in a large family. The singing talent inherited from her mother, the owner of a beautiful voice. Her vocal talent opened very early, at the age of four, when Maria began to sing in the choir of the Chisinau Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ.

She combined singing in the choir with classes at the teacher's seminary for girls, and then at the Chisinau Conservatory.

In the year, Maria Chebotar joined the troupe of the Moscow Art Theater touring in Chisinau and successfully debuted in the play based on L. Tolstoy’s play “Living Corpse”. Soon she married the artist and manager of the troupe of Count Alexander Vyrubov. Together with the Russian theater entreprise, Maria toured the cities of Europe - Bucharest, Paris, Berlin, etc. Continuing to improve her vocal skills, she took lessons at the Berlin Higher Music School, where she was noticed by the famous conductor of the Dresden Opera Theater Fritz Bush.

After listening to Mary, he offered her the place of soloist in his theater. Maria Chebotar with great success debuted in the Dresden Opera in the Party of J. Puccini "Bohemia". Amazing beauty, the voice and talent of a young singer brought the public in admiration. Subsequently, Maria Chebotar remained true to this scene, was a member of many world prime ministers.

At the invitation of the famous German conductor Bruno Walter, the singer debuted at the prestigious Salzburg festival. After successful performances in Dresden and Salzburg, the quarry M. Chebotar developed rapidly and brilliantly. Being a Primadonny Dresden Opera Theater, she performed more than twenty roles in classical and modern operas. In the city in the gg.

Maria Chebotar is the Primadonna of the Berlin Opera. The outstanding talent of the singer and actress, as well as her growing popularity, attracted the attention of the directors of the cinema. She starred in eight films in Germany and Austria, along with the stars of the cinema of that time, including her husband Gustav Dissle. In the year, Maria Chebotar became the Prime -Madon Viennese Opera Theater.

In the year she performed a tour of Italy, sang at the La Scala Milan Theater. The last time she went on stage in the Vienna Opera, performing on April 1 Millenker “The Beggar Student”. The streets in Vienna, Dresden, Salzburg, Burgas - cities with which the most significant moments of her creative biography were named after Maria Chebotar. And in Chisinau, in her historical homeland.

Her busts are installed in the largest theaters of the world-La-Scala, Kovent-Garden and other world scenes. In her honor in Moldova, postage stamps and an anniversary coin made of silver were released. The name of Maria Chebotar, drawn by gold letters among the names of world celebrities, representatives of vocal art, forever entered the cohort of the greatest soprano of all time.