María Orán facts for kids
María Orán Cury (born 1943, died 2018) was a famous Spanish singer. She was a soprano, which means she sang with a high voice. María performed at many important music festivals. These festivals were held in places like Europe, Mexico, Hong Kong, Australia, and Israel. She also sang with famous orchestras. Some of these included the Wiener Symphoniker and the Hague Philharmonic. Besides singing, María Orán was also a beloved teacher. She taught music at several schools, including one in her home island of Tenerife.
Her Life and Music
María Orán was born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on May 1, 1943. From a young age, she loved music. She studied music at the Canary Islands Conservatory. Later, she went to the Madrid Royal Conservatory. There, she learned to play the piano from José Cubiles. She also trained her voice with a great teacher named Lola Rodríguez de Aragón.
María Orán made her first big performance in 1963. She sang with the Spanish National Orchestra. She performed a piece from Wagner's opera, Die Walküre. After this, she became very busy. She sang at music festivals all over Spain. She also traveled to many other countries. These included Portugal, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Japan, and Australia.
She performed with many world-famous orchestras. Some of these were the Suisse Romande and the London Philharmonic. Her voice brought joy to audiences around the world.
Teaching and Awards
María Orán was not just a singer; she was also a dedicated teacher. She taught music for over 20 years. She spent seven years at the Escuela Superior de Canto de Madrid. Then, she taught for 13 years at the Freiburg Conservatory in Germany. After that, she returned home. She taught at the Conservatorio Superior de Música in Tenerife. She gave her last concert in Tenerife in January 2009.
María Orán received several special awards for her work. In 1993, she won the Premio Larios for her musical performances. The Island of Tenerife gave her its Gold Medal in 1994. In 1995, she received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. This is a high honor in Spain.
María Orán passed away in Tenerife on March 9, 2018. She is remembered as a talented singer and a wonderful teacher.
See also
In Spanish: María Orán para niños
