Edith Mathis
Born: 11th February 1938, Lucerne
Died: 9th February 2025
Nationality: Swiss
Edith Mathis was a Swiss soprano and a leading exponent of the works of Mozart worldwide. She was known for parts in Mozart operas, but also took part in premieres of operas such as Henze's Der junge Lord.
Her voice was featured in a key scene of the film The Shawshank Redemption, joining with that of Gundula Janowitz in a duet from Le Nozze di Figaro, "soar[ing] over a prison yard, signifying joy and hope in a world of despair," as described in a 2014 article in The New York Times.
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Edith Mathis (1938-2025)
11th Feb 2025
The Swiss soprano, who was widely regarded as one of the finest Mozart singers of the twentieth century, has died aged 86.
