Olive Fremstad

Olive Fremstad (14 March, 1871 - 21 April, 1951). was the stage name of Anna Olivia Rundquist, a celebrated Swedish-American mezzo-soprano and soprano opera singer. She received her early education and musical training in Christiania. When she was 12 years of age her parents moved to America, settling in Minneapolis. Even before leaving Christiana her progress on the piano had been such that she had appeared as an infant prodigy. Born in Stockhol... more

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  • Mar 14, 1871

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  • Apr 21, 1951 (age 80 years)

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