After studying singing with Madame Nicklass Kempner, she auditioned for the Royal Opera House and was put under contract by music director Rafael Kubelík and made her debut in 1955, appearing also under his direction in "The Magic Flute" in 1956.
After studying singing with Madame Nicklass Kempner, she auditioned for London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and was put under contract by music director Rafael Kubelík. She made her debut in 1955, and also appearing also under Kubelik in "The Magic Flute" in 1956.