Lutz-Michael Harder

Lutz-Michael Harder (b. 1951, Langenfeld by Küstrin, Germany) is a German lyric tenor known mostly for his interpretation of Mozart roles.

Biography

Harder made his operatic debut in 1975 at the Festival of Eutin as Ferrando in Mozart's "Così fan tutte". He became a member of the National Theatre of Oldenburg for a year and then a member of the National Theatre of Hannover where he stayed for several years. In 1978 he sang Don Ottavio in "Don Giovanni" at the Festival of Ludwigsburg. In 1985 he stared as Hans Scholl in the world premiere of the second version of Udo Zimmermann’s "Die weisse Rose" at the Staatsoper Hamburg, a role which he reprised and recorded two years later at the Vienna State Opera. He went on to perform several roles in major houses throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland appearing mainly in the works of Mozart. He has also had a prolific concert singer, particularly as a Bach interpreter. In addition to recording Hans, Harder has recorded the role ofDon Ottavio in "Don Giovanni", the title role in Handel's "Jephtha", and several Bach cantatas among others. [ [http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Harder-Lutz-Michael.htm Bach cantatas] ]

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