Edith Méra

1905–1935 (age 30)

Biography

Edith Méra, a lyric soprano born in 1905, lifted audiences with a crystalline voice that found a home in the operatic and concert repertoires of Paris, embracing French and international melodies alike.

She collaborated with composers and conductors of her day, bringing nuance to beloved roles and sharing her artistry through recordings and recitals before her untimely death in 1935.

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