Maria von Trapp

Maria von Trapp was an Austrian woman who became famous as the matriarch of the Trapp family singers. Originally a postulant for the nunnery, she was hired to teach the von Trapp children, leading to her marriage with Georg von Trapp. Together, they formed a singing group that gained international fame in the 1940s through performances and recordings. Their life story inspired the musical and film "The Sound of Music." Maria epitomizes resilience and musical talent, as well as the ability to reinvent her life amidst significant upheaval, ultimately sharing her family's story of love and music with the world.