Austral, Florence

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Austral, Florence (1894-1968), an Australian dramatic soprano, became internationally famous, both as an opera singer and as a concert artist. She became known for her performances in the operas of the German composer Richard Wagner, especially in the roles of Brunnhilde and Isolde.

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