Episode 64: Maria Von Trapp

Museum of Femininity

English - September 27, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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In this episode we delve into the real life of Maria Von Trapp (1905-1987) and the Trapp family singers. Here we see the story of a determined and bright young woman born into difficult circumstances, go from aspiring nun, to beloved governess, wife, member of a successful touring and recording band and then fictionalised character immortalised on the silver screen. As well as this we will compare the true story with the Broadway and Film musical 'the Sound of Music'.

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Sources
https://www.womansworld.com/posts/entertainment/maria-von-trapp-cameo-166676
https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2005/winter/von-trapps-html#:~:text=While%20Maria%20was%20grateful%20that,1978)%2C%20she%20wasn't
https://archive.org/search?query=the+sound+of+music
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_von_Trapp