Helen Traubel
1899–1972 (age 73)
operatic soprano
Biography
Helen Traubel became one of the Metropolitan Opera’s leading sopranos after training in Missouri and Germany, captivating audiences with her commanding portrayals of Wagnerian heroines. Her voice, prized for its dramatic power and tonal richness, carried the mythic dimensions of those roles for more than two decades.
After retiring from the operatic stage, she embraced radio, television, and lecture platforms, sharing stories of the repertory she loved and encouraging young singers while remaining a proud ambassador for American opera.