MARA (MARIA) D'ASTY
(DIMITRESCU/DEMETRESCU) (SINAIA, PRAHOVA, ROMANIA, 1871 - CURTEA DE
ARGEȘ, ROMANIA, 1905)
She first studied singing in Bucharest, then continued her training in
France and Milan. In 1891, she joined the Compania Lirica in Bucharest. From
1892 to 1895, she was a member of the Società Lirica in Romania. In 1898, she
made guest appearances in Naples and Florence. Between 1901 and 1904, she
performed with various opera troupes in Romania. Her repertoire also included
several operetta roles. Her most acclaimed parts were Lucia and Violetta. She
died young. Her recordings are extremely rare.
Chronology of some appearances
1891 Bucharest Compania Lirica
1892-1895 Romania Societa Lirica
1898 Napoli and Firenze
1901-1904 Romania Opera Troups
TRACKLIST
Fetita Dulce
16147 Pathé, Bukarest 1903
Lucia di
Lammermoor (Donizetti) Mad scene 013000 259y G&T, Bukarest 1903
Voevodul
tiganilor 16146 Pathé, Bukarest 1903
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