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BORN
1926
DIED
2016
Maralin Niska Obituary
Niska debuted in 1967 in "Marriage of Figaro" and, for the next two decades, sang leading roles for both the New York and the Metropolitan operas.
Memories and Condolences
for Maralin Niska
16 Entries
Larry Ketron
July 6, 2020
She is one of my greatest memories. Such a great personality and great singer, I still love the video of La Boheme.
Fred Cooper
February 9, 2017
Dear Maralin I wish you a good rebirth. Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to perform in Operas you directed in Santa Fe. Your tenor... Fred Cooper
Carolyn moreno
August 10, 2016
I'm so deeply sad and sorry bill. I thank you for the opportunity of meeting dear maralin.she was already famous and special to me.even before I knew she really was a big star.she always lit up the room.her presence was as she always captivated everyone's attention. Her smile made me smile .She is an angel taking care of all of us.God needed the right angel so he called her home.she graced us with her presence. Her voice was the most outstanding gorgeous voice I have ever heared. I adored her and her hugs and kisses on the cheek. Mati was her baby she's with him now.I loved marilin and moti. They always opened with open arms.she was a real diva a goddess .with such a kind loving heart.I can see how she is unforgettable and will be missed.no one will ever be like her.I can see how millions of fans loved her.cause I loved her from the day I met her.your In my prayers bill.
Peyton Sawyer
August 8, 2016
Maralin was a wonderful. Voice teacher she was a very important person In my family she will be greatly missed I love you Maralin love Peyton
Javier Gonzalez
August 8, 2016
Good morning Bill,
I am so, so sorry. I was just listening to her on YouTube and saw a RIP comment. My heart is with you. I think of you two daily. Thank you and Maralin for affording me the immense latitude and honor of your company. I appreciate so much your friendship and knowing you both. Love you forever and May She Rest In Peace.
Leyton Sawyer
August 7, 2016
Maralin was.my voice teacher when I was 16 years old. She would drive down from Santa nm to Albuquerque to teach me opera and Broadway. My little brother and her would talk about different subject's until I got home from work.maralin was very important person in my family. She will be greatly missed. I love you maralin .rip God bless you thank you for being in my family and my life.
Barry Lenner
July 28, 2016
Worked with Maralin at City Opera in the early 1970s in "Traviata"
and many other operas. She had the looks of a screen goddess and
a gorgeous voice besides. Was one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet.
Larry Ketron
July 17, 2016
As a college student in the late 60's, I had the pleasure of meeting Maralin through friends. My greatest memories are of her serving us breakfast. Opera and scrambled eggs have never been better. She was definitely a great diva.
Rita Andriello
July 15, 2016
My name is Rita Andriello and I studied with Maralin from approximately 1981 - 1990 as Rita Braziel. She coached me through roles such as Maria and West Side Story and Maria in Sound of Music. She always traveled to support me. I remember her standing up for me when I was in need with the Albuquerque Opera. She believed in me. She brought out the full expanse of my voice. I am sorry to hear of her passing, but I do know her continued expanded eternal journey as a Divine Presence of Love. Bill, I send you love and light and comfort in your time of loss. Maralin was an amazing teacher and mentor. Love, Rita
Rita Andriello
July 15, 2016
My name is Rita Andriello and I studied with Maralin Niska as Rita Braziel from 1981 - approximately 1990. She coached me through performances of Maria in Sound of Music and Maria in West Side Story and so many others. Because of her, I gained full expanse of my voice. She created workshops for all of us to perform under her guidance. Maralin was a pivotal part of my life - a giving teacher and mentor. I am grateful for her and all she contributed to me as an artist and as a person. I send Love and Blessings to her husband Bill. I know her continued expanding eternal journey of Love. Thank you, Maralin for all you gave me and the world. Love, Rita
Davidson Garrett
July 14, 2016
A great artist. May she rest in peace.
Davidson Garrett
New York City
Sangeet Khalsa
July 13, 2016
Dear Bill: I am so grateful to have known Maralin and studied with her during recent years, even as her health was failing. She was the consummate teacher -- generous, wise, tireless in her love of bringing out the best in her students. Krishna and I send you our love and blessings.
Martin Bernheimer
July 13, 2016
She was, and remains, one of the best . Also one of the nicest....
Johan Bos-Beijer
July 13, 2016
So saddened by the loss of Maralin but we are all fortunate to have had her in our lives. A gifted musician and remarkable woman. Many fond memories of working with her in the 1970s and a long association with the Santa Fe Opera. The diversity of her roles and her constant passionate enthusiasm for people, music, and the arts were inspirational.
Barbara Harrelson
July 13, 2016
Thinking of you, Bill, and all of Maralin's friends and family. You were a tower of strength for her as she faced her declining health with characteristic spirit and courage. I miss her, but am very grateful for many good memories of a singular talent and a good friend.
July 12, 2016
Our thoughts are with you
Steve and Betty Blotter
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