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Gustav Walter

German-Bohemian opera singer (1834-1910) · Musicians · Died at 75

Gustav Walter was a German operatic lyric tenor who sang leading roles for more than 30 years at the Vienna Staatsoper in Austria. He was a highly regarded interpreter of the vocal music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the lighter tenor roles composed by Richard Wagner.

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Österreichischer Kammersänger
Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph
Knight of the Royal Order of the Welfs

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Walther also created the role of Assad in the world premiere of Karl Goldmark's Die Königin von Saba and performed in some Italian and French operas.

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1834 to 1910 · aged 75