Opera Singer. Born in Kiev, both of her parents had been stars of the Imperial Opera in Moscow. In 1915, Koshetz met Sergei Rachmaninov and they appeared together in successful recitals. Until 1917, she appeared as soprano, in operas such as "The Queen of Spades," "The Tsar's Bride" and "Tosca." Later, she moved to the United States, where she made her debut as a soloist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1920. Then, she had a successful career, playing in concerts and recitals by Stokowski, Rodzinski and Klemperer. Also, she appeared in a few films such as "Casanova" (1927), "Algiers" (1938), "The Chase" (1946), "Captain Pirate" (1952) and "Hot Blood" (1956). Her daughter, the late Marina Koshetz also was a singer and actress. She died in Santa Ana, California and was cremated.
Opera Singer. Born in Kiev, both of her parents had been stars of the Imperial Opera in Moscow. In 1915, Koshetz met Sergei Rachmaninov and they appeared together in successful recitals. Until 1917, she appeared as soprano, in operas such as "The Queen of Spades," "The Tsar's Bride" and "Tosca." Later, she moved to the United States, where she made her debut as a soloist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1920. Then, she had a successful career, playing in concerts and recitals by Stokowski, Rodzinski and Klemperer. Also, she appeared in a few films such as "Casanova" (1927), "Algiers" (1938), "The Chase" (1946), "Captain Pirate" (1952) and "Hot Blood" (1956). Her daughter, the late Marina Koshetz also was a singer and actress. She died in Santa Ana, California and was cremated.
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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Section: Mausoleum Slope, Lot 1099, Space 2
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