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Karl Erb

German opera singer (1877-1958) · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Died at 81

Karl Erb was a German tenor who made his career first in opera and then in oratorio and lieder recital. He excelled in all these genres, and before 1920 gave classic performances of key roles in modern works, and created lead roles in those of Hans Pfitzner.

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Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Honorary Citizen of Ravensburg

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He was the first husband of Maria Ivogün and was considered by many the ideal Evangelist in Bach's St Matthew Passion.

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1877 to 1958 · aged 81