Biography of maria von trapp

Maria Augusta von Trapp DHS (née Kutschera; 26 January – 28 March ), often styled as " Baroness ", [1][2][3] was the stepmother and matriarch of the Trapp Family. [4][5] She wrote the memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, which was published in and was the inspiration for the West German film The Trapp Family. Maria von Trapp was best known for performing with the Trapp Family Singers in the s and '40s. Her memoir was the basis for the ‘The Sound of Music’ musical and film. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Both were based on the true story of Maria von Trapp’s life. The musical, and then the movie, were both based on a book published by von Trapp in titled The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.