After her father’s death in November 1930, Witte and other family members embarked on a tour of Europe. Witte debuted in Germany in 1932 and was heralded for her mellow soprano voice and mastery of three languages. She gave recitals throughout Europe and the United States. She also taught at New York University, Juilliard, Princeton, and Teachers College, Columbia University.
Witte later opened her own voice studio in Manhattan, and through the years she compiled an impressive roster of students that included Anthony Quinn, Lynn Redgrave, Van Johnson, and Carrie Fisher. Her instruction included innovative exercises for voice therapy. In her elder years Witte appeared in daytime television, commercials, and movies. She was a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, The Bohemians, The Tuesday Musical Club, and Mu Phi Epsilon. She was a Presbyterian. Ora Witte died on March 20, 1993, in Tyler, Texas. She was buried at Mission Park South in San Antonio. A memorial service was also held in New York City.
After her father’s death in November 1930, Witte and other family members embarked on a tour of Europe. Witte debuted in Germany in 1932 and was heralded for her mellow soprano voice and mastery of three languages. She gave recitals throughout Europe and the United States. She also taught at New York University, Juilliard, Princeton, and Teachers College, Columbia University.
Witte later opened her own voice studio in Manhattan, and through the years she compiled an impressive roster of students that included Anthony Quinn, Lynn Redgrave, Van Johnson, and Carrie Fisher. Her instruction included innovative exercises for voice therapy. In her elder years Witte appeared in daytime television, commercials, and movies. She was a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, The Bohemians, The Tuesday Musical Club, and Mu Phi Epsilon. She was a Presbyterian. Ora Witte died on March 20, 1993, in Tyler, Texas. She was buried at Mission Park South in San Antonio. A memorial service was also held in New York City.
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