Franz Grundheber
German operatic baritone · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1937 to 2025 · aged 88
Franz Grundheber was a German operatic baritone. He was based at the Hamburg State Opera where he appeared in over 150 roles from 1966, celebrating his 2000th performance there in 2012, as Amonasro in Verdi's Aida.
Franz Grundheber is read about 8 times a day, in 10 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 17 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Paul Groves Also in The Magic Flute and Lulu
Diana Damrau Also in The Magic Flute (2006)
Hildegard Behrens Also in Wozzeck and The Flying Dutchman
René Pape Also in The Magic Flute and Hunter's Bride
Edith Mathis Also in Weber: Der Freischütz (1968)- Arlene Saunders Also in Weber: Der Freischütz (1968)
Heinz Zednik Also in Wozzeck and Alban Berg: Lulu
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His voice, described as brilliant with a seamless legato and compelling high notes, was flexible enough to sing Italian opera as well as Wagner roles such as Amfortas in Parsifal, and 20th century roles such as Moses in Schoenberg's Moses und Aron and world premieres. He performed at major international opera houses, especially the Vienna State Opera.
