Maria Cebotari 1910 – 1949

Biography

Maria Cebotari was born on February 10, 1910, in Chișinău, where she began her journey toward an accomplished career in music and theatre. Throughout her life, she distinguished herself as both a gifted singer and actress, bringing her talent and artistry to audiences across Europe. Her career spanned decades during a transformative period in performing arts history.

Though her life was cut short by illness, Maria left an indelible mark through her performances and dedication to her craft. She passed away on June 9, 1949, in Vienna, succumbing to liver cancer at the age of thirty-nine. Her final resting place is at Döbling Cemetery in Vienna, Austria, where she remains remembered among the city’s cultural contributors.