Helen Traubel

American Operatic Soprano

Helen Traubel (1899–1972) was an American operatic soprano, renowned for her Wagnerian roles. She had a significant career at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where she was a leading Wagnerian soprano during the 1940s and early 1950s. Traubel's powerful voice and commanding stage presence made her an ideal interpreter of roles such as Isolde in "Tristan und Isolde" and Brünnhilde in "Die Walküre." Her performances were not only limited to the opera stage; she also appeared in concerts, recitals, and even ventured into popular music and television later in her career. Traubel's contribution to the world of opera was substantial, and her recordings continue to be appreciated by classical music enthusiasts for their vocal quality and emotional depth.