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Soprano
German
Marlis Petersen is a German operatic coloratura soprano.
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Emerging from the German operatic tradition, Marlis Petersen has built an international career marked by technical brilliance and interpretive sophistication. Her voice—a soprano of exceptional agility and clarity—has made her equally at home in the classical coloratura repertoire and the demanding contemporary works that define modern opera. From her celebrated interpretations of Lulu to her performances across Europe's premier houses, she has established herself as a singer of uncommon intellectual engagement and vocal authority.
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