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'''Marianne Mathy-Frisdane''' (23 June 1890 – 18 October 1978) was a coloratura soprano opera singer and distinguished teacher of opera and classical singing.
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'''Marianne Mathy''' ({{IPA|de|marɪanə matiː|pron}}; 23 June 1890 – 15 October 1978)<ref name="ADB" /> was a German-born [[coloratura soprano]] opera singer and distinguished teacher of opera and classical singing.


==Germany==
Born Marianne Helene Sara Kahn in Mannheim, [[Germany]], in 1913 Marianne married Colonel Eric Mathy, an officer of Kaiser Wilhelm III's Imperial German Army. Though they divorced the next year, with Eric killed in action shortly thereafter, Marianne retained Mathy's name for the remainder of her life. In 1921, she married Berlin architect, Franz (Francis) Martin Friendenstein. They later changed this name by deed poll in February 1945 from Friendenstein to Frisdane.
She was born '''Marianne Helene Sara Kahn''' in [[Mannheim]], Germany on 23 June 1890. She was baptised as a Lutheran in 1896, though her father's family were Jewish. In 1913, Marianne married Colonel Erich Mathy, an officer of [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]]'s Imperial German Army. Though they divorced the next year,{{citation needed|date=March 2022|reason=The ADB reports this very differently.}} with Eric killed in action shortly thereafter, Marianne retained Mathy's name for the remainder of her life. In 1921, she married Berlin architect, Franz (Francis) Martin Friendenstein. They later changed this name by deed poll in February 1945 from Friendenstein to Frisdane.


Her musical education included piano, theory, speech training, interpretation and voice production, with a special course for the treatment of damaged vocal cords. Though her initial formal training emphasised piano, Marianne showed early promise as an opera and classical singer. In 1918 Marianne was offered her first engagement singing at a provincial opera, as Gretel in Humperdinck's ''Hansel and Gretel''. She became well known as an interpreter of Lieder and of Early Music. She went on to perform in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s. In 1929 Marianne received the State Certificate, Berlin, with Honourable Mention in recognition of her public performances and as a teacher of singing.
Her musical education included piano, theory, speech training, interpretation and voice production, with a special course for the treatment of damaged vocal cords. Though her initial formal training emphasised piano, Marianne showed early promise as an opera and classical singer. In 1918 Marianne was offered her first engagement singing at a provincial opera, as Gretel in [[Engelbert Humperdinck (composer)|Engelbert Humperdinck]]'s ''[[Hansel and Gretel (opera)|Hansel and Gretel]]''. She became well known as an interpreter of [[Lied]]er and of early music. She went on to perform in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s. In 1929, Mathy received the State Certificate, Berlin, with Honourable Mention in recognition of her public performances and as a teacher of singing.[[File:Mathy.jpg|thumb|Record of Marianne Mathy (Berlin 1923)]]
==Australia==
On [[Malcolm Sargent]]'s advice,<ref name=Westwood>{{cite news|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/bass-recital-earns-neilson-a-top-rating-as-australian-chamber-orchestras-new-home/news-story/459567df63fee38c9c4902775f3c5202|title=Bass recital earns 'Neilson' a top rating as Australian Chamber Orchestra's new home – Celebrating a legacy|author=Matthew Westwood|work=[[The Australian]]|date=17 March 2022}}{{subscription required}}</ref> the couple emigrated in 1939 to [[Sydney]], Australia. They were naturalized in 1944.<ref name=ADB /> From 1959, Mathy taught for three years at the [[National Institute of Dramatic Art]] (NIDA), and from 1954 until 1972 at the NSW State Conservatorium of Music<ref name=ADB>{{Cite Australian Dictionary of Biography|last=Carmody|first=John|title=Mathy, Marianne Helene (1890–1978)|id2=mathy-marianne-helene-11085|volume=15|year=2000}}</ref> (now [[Sydney Conservatorium of Music]]), and participated in the inaugural meeting for the short-lived New South Wales National Opera, the predecessor of the Australian Opera (now [[Opera Australia]]). In 1963, she was commissioned by the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust to make a new English translation of [[Charles Gounod]]'s opera ''[[Faust (opera)|Faust]]''.


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A highly respected teacher of opera and classical singers, Mathy taught fifteen winners of the [[Melbourne Sun Aria]]. In 1965 she wrote ''The Singer's Companion''.<ref>[http://aussing.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/The-Singers-Companion.pdf ''The Singer's Companion''] by Marianne Mathy, Van Dyke Productions, Sydney, 1965. [https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/2788097 Bib ID 2788097], [[National Library of Australia]]</ref> Many of her pupils became nationally and internationally renowned opera singers and include [[Althea Bridges]], [[June Bronhill]], [[Joan Sutherland]], [[Peter Cousens]] and [[Lyndon Terracini]].
In October 1939 Marianne and Francis immigrated to [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. From 1959, Mathy-Frisdane taught for three years at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), and for over 12 years at the NSW State Conservatorium of Music (now Sydney Conservatorium of Music), and participated in the inaugural meeting for the New South Wales National Opera, the predecessor of the Australian Opera (now Opera Australia). In 1963 she was commissioned by the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust to make a new English translation of Gounod's opera ''Faust''.


==Legacy==
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A highly-respected teacher of opera and classical singers, Mathy taught fifteen winners of the Sydney Sun Aria. In 1965 she wrote The Singer's Companion.<ref>''The Singer's Companion'', Van Dyke Productions, Sydney, 1965</ref><ref>''The Singer's Companion'', [http://www.catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/2788097 National Library of Australia Catalogue, Bib ID 2788097]</ref> Many of her pupils became nationally and internationally renowned opera singers and include Althea Bridges, [[June Bronhill]], [[Joan Sutherland]] and [[Lyndon Terracini]] to name but a few.
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Mathy left in her will a bequest from which the Marianne Mathy Scholarship for young opera and classical singers was established.<ref>[http://aussing.org/about/marianne-mathy-scholarship-mathy/ "The Marianne Mathy Scholarship"], [[Australian Singing Competition]]</ref> First awarded in 1982 to New Zealand soprano Nicola Waite, the Scholarship, also known as ''The Mathy'', is one of the longest-running, recognised and respected scholarships of its type in Australia and New Zealand. The Mathy is the major award in the [[Australian Singing Competition]]. These are both managed by Music & Opera Singers Trust (MOST).


The 1-hour documentary ''The Legacy of Madame Marianne Mathy''<ref>{{IMDb title|qid=Q128789609|title=The Legacy of Madame Marianne Mathy}}</ref> was premiered in 2022 at the Jewish International Film Festival in Sydney.<ref name=Westwood /><ref>{{YouTube|icjHpkSGTJU|''The Legacy of Madame Marianne Mathy'' trailer}}</ref>
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Marianne Mathy-Fridane left in her Will a bequest from which the Marianne Mathy Scholarship for young opera and classical singers was established. First awarded in 1982 to New Zealand soprano Nicola Waite, the Marianne Mathy Scholarship, also known as ''The Mathy'', is one of the longest-running, recognised and respected scholarships of its type in Australia and New Zealand. The Marianne Mathy Scholarship (''The Mathy'') is the major award in the Australian Singing Competition. The Marianne Mathy Scholarship and the [[Australian Singing Competition]] are managed by [[Music & Opera Singers Trust|Music & Opera Singers Trust Limited]] ([http://www.mostlyopera.org.au MOST]).


==References==
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*[http://www.aussing.com.au/madame_marianne_mathy.htm Biography]
==Further reading==
* [http://aussing.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Marianne-Mathy-by-Toni-McRae-update-2019.pdf "Madame Marianne Mathy-Frisdane"], extensive biography, by Toni McRae, 8 April 1982 – via Australian Singing Competition
* {{cite magazine|url=https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1351009143/view?sectionId=nla.obj-1414204584&partId=nla.obj-1351195248#page/n6/mode/1up|title=Studio Portrait: Marianne Mathy|magazine=The A.B.C. Weekly|publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Commission]]|date=14 October 1959|page=7|volume=21|number=41|via=[[Trove]]}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.aussing.org.au Australian Singing Competition website]
*[http://aussing.org/ Homepage], [[Australian Singing Competition]]
*[http://www.mostlyopera.org.au Music & Opera Singers Trust Limited (MOST) website]
*[https://mostlyopera.org/ Homepage], Music & Opera Singers Trust (MOST)

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Latest revision as of 11:54, 24 October 2024

Marianne Mathy
Marianne Mathy in 1939
Born
Marianne Helene Sara Kahn

23 June 1890
Mannheim, Germany
DiedOctober 15, 1978(1978-10-15) (aged 88)
Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Marianne Mathy (pronounced [marɪanə matiː]; 23 June 1890 – 15 October 1978)[1] was a German-born coloratura soprano opera singer and distinguished teacher of opera and classical singing.

Germany

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She was born Marianne Helene Sara Kahn in Mannheim, Germany on 23 June 1890. She was baptised as a Lutheran in 1896, though her father's family were Jewish. In 1913, Marianne married Colonel Erich Mathy, an officer of Kaiser Wilhelm II's Imperial German Army. Though they divorced the next year,[citation needed] with Eric killed in action shortly thereafter, Marianne retained Mathy's name for the remainder of her life. In 1921, she married Berlin architect, Franz (Francis) Martin Friendenstein. They later changed this name by deed poll in February 1945 from Friendenstein to Frisdane.

Her musical education included piano, theory, speech training, interpretation and voice production, with a special course for the treatment of damaged vocal cords. Though her initial formal training emphasised piano, Marianne showed early promise as an opera and classical singer. In 1918 Marianne was offered her first engagement singing at a provincial opera, as Gretel in Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. She became well known as an interpreter of Lieder and of early music. She went on to perform in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s. In 1929, Mathy received the State Certificate, Berlin, with Honourable Mention in recognition of her public performances and as a teacher of singing.

Record of Marianne Mathy (Berlin 1923)

Australia

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On Malcolm Sargent's advice,[2] the couple emigrated in 1939 to Sydney, Australia. They were naturalized in 1944.[1] From 1959, Mathy taught for three years at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), and from 1954 until 1972 at the NSW State Conservatorium of Music[1] (now Sydney Conservatorium of Music), and participated in the inaugural meeting for the short-lived New South Wales National Opera, the predecessor of the Australian Opera (now Opera Australia). In 1963, she was commissioned by the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust to make a new English translation of Charles Gounod's opera Faust.

A highly respected teacher of opera and classical singers, Mathy taught fifteen winners of the Melbourne Sun Aria. In 1965 she wrote The Singer's Companion.[3] Many of her pupils became nationally and internationally renowned opera singers and include Althea Bridges, June Bronhill, Joan Sutherland, Peter Cousens and Lyndon Terracini.

Legacy

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Mathy left in her will a bequest from which the Marianne Mathy Scholarship for young opera and classical singers was established.[4] First awarded in 1982 to New Zealand soprano Nicola Waite, the Scholarship, also known as The Mathy, is one of the longest-running, recognised and respected scholarships of its type in Australia and New Zealand. The Mathy is the major award in the Australian Singing Competition. These are both managed by Music & Opera Singers Trust (MOST).

The 1-hour documentary The Legacy of Madame Marianne Mathy[5] was premiered in 2022 at the Jewish International Film Festival in Sydney.[2][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Carmody, John (2000). "Mathy, Marianne Helene (1890–1978)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 15. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943.
  2. ^ a b Matthew Westwood (17 March 2022). "Bass recital earns 'Neilson' a top rating as Australian Chamber Orchestra's new home – Celebrating a legacy". The Australian.(subscription required)
  3. ^ The Singer's Companion by Marianne Mathy, Van Dyke Productions, Sydney, 1965. Bib ID 2788097, National Library of Australia
  4. ^ "The Marianne Mathy Scholarship", Australian Singing Competition
  5. ^ The Legacy of Madame Marianne Mathy at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
  6. ^ The Legacy of Madame Marianne Mathy trailer on YouTube

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