Ángeles Ottein facts for kids
María de los Ángeles Nieto Iglesias, known by her stage name Ángeles Ottein, was a famous Spanish singer. She was born in Algete, Spain, on June 24, 1895, and passed away in Madrid on March 12, 1981. Ángeles Ottein was a talented soprano, which means she had a high singing voice, and she performed in both opera and zarzuela.
Opera is a type of play where the story is told mostly through singing, often with an orchestra. Zarzuela is a Spanish musical play that mixes singing with spoken dialogue.
Ángeles came from a musical family. Her father was José Nieto Méndez. Her siblings, Ofelia Nieto and José Nieto, were also well-known opera and zarzuela singers.
Who Was Ángeles Ottein?
Ángeles Ottein began her singing career in 1914. Her very first performance was in an opera called Marina. She continued to perform in many operas and zarzuelas for about 40 years, sharing her amazing voice with audiences.
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In Spanish: Ángeles Ottein para niños
