Background
VON, Frederica was born on June 1, 1945 in Somerville, New Jersey, United States.
VON, Frederica was born on June 1, 1945 in Somerville, New Jersey, United States.
Mannes College, of Music, New New York
Debut with Metropolitan Opera, New York (in Die Zauberflote) 1970. Has also sung Paris Opera, San Francisco Opera, Salzburg Festival, Covent Garden, London, Spoleto Festival, Boston Opera Company, Santa Fe Opera, Houston Grand Opera. Louisiana Scala, Milan; recital and concert artist.
Married Peter Elkus in 1973.