In 1961, Ruth-Margret Pütz toured the Soviet Union with conductor Ferdinand Leitner (1912-1996) and the Capella Coloniensis, at the height of the Cold War.
Performer Biography
During the impoverished post-World War II era, Ruth-Margret Pütz, then Margret Doerkens, learned the demanding 'Queen of the Night' aria from Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' by repeatedly watching a film and learning it by ear.
Performer Biography
Ruth-Margret Pütz was named the youngest German Kammersängerin in 1962, a prestigious title for a distinguished singer.
Performer Biography
Herbert von Karajan (1908-1989), a titan among conductors, sent Ruth-Margret Pütz a handwritten 'Brava' note with flowers after her performance as Zerbinetta in 'Ariadne' in Vienna.
Performer Biography
Renowned opera director Günther Rennert (1911-1978) trusted Ruth-Margret Pütz's acting instincts, telling her, 'Play whatever role you want. It will always be right; I know I can depend on it.'
Performer Biography
Ruth-Margret Pütz, the soprano on this album, was born in 1930 in Krefeld, Germany, not into a musical or educated household, and had little early exposure to music.
Performer Biography
Ruth-Margret Pütz's career began without extensive formal training, marking her as a rare 'stage-ready natural talent' in vocal history.
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