Hermann Becht
German opera singer (1939-2009) · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Died at 69
Hermann Becht was a German operatic bass-baritone. He notably portrayed the role of Alberich in the 1983 recording of Richard Wagner's The Ring Cycle which won a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. He also portrayed Alberich in the centennial Ring under conductor Pierre Boulez, directed by Patrice Chéreau in 1980.
Hermann Becht is read about 3 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 20 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.
Something wrong?People around Hermann
Close ties
Patrice Chéreau Directed Siegfried - Bayreuther Festspiele (1980)
Brian Large Directed Siegfried - Bayreuther Festspiele (1980)
Gwyneth Jones Also in Siegfried - Bayreuther Festspiele (1980)
Matti Salminen Also in Wagner: Das Rheingold (1980)
Donald McIntyre Also in Siegfried - Bayreuther Festspiele (1980)
Hanna Schwarz Also in Wagner: Das Rheingold (1980)
Heinz Zednik Also in Siegfried - Bayreuther Festspiele (1980)
Awards
About this person
Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2009 · aged 69
