Annina

1. (Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier). Mezzo-Soprano. Partner of the Italian intriguer Valzacchi. She helps to compromise the Baron and leave the way clear for Sophie and Octavian. Created (1911) by Eraa Freund.

2. (Verdi: La traviata). Soprano. Violetta Valéry's maid. She tells Alfredo how her mistress has had to sell her own possessions to keep them in comfort. When Violetta is dying, she is nursed by Annina. Created (1853) by Carlotta Berini.