- Fritz Uhl
Fritz Uhl (1928-2001) was an Austrian operatic
tenor , particularly associated withWagner roles.Born in Matzleinsdorf, near
Vienna , he studied in Vienna withElisabeth Radó , and while still a student toured Holland with an operetta troup. He made his operatic debut in Vienna, asGounod 's "Faust " in 1952, and then sang inGraz (1952-53), inLuzern (1953-54), inOberhausen (1954-56), inWuppertal (1956-58). In 1957, he began making guest appearances at theMunich State Opera , theVienna State Opera , also appearing at theSalzburg Festival and theBayreuth Festival .He began his career by singing lyric roles and lighter Wagner roles such as Erik in "
Der Fliegende Hollander ", Loge in "Rheingold ", First Knight in "Parsifal ", and gradually moved intoheldentenor roles such as Tristan, Siegmund, Stolzing, Florestan, Herod, etc.He sang widely in Europe, appearing at the
Paris Opera ,La Monnaie in Brussels, theLiceo in Barcelona, theMaggio Musicale Fiorentino , theRoyal Opera House in London, etc.He was also invited at theSan Francisco Opera and theTeatro Colon in Buenos Aires.He took part in the creation of
Jan Cikker 's "Das Spiel von Liebe und Tod" in 1969, and inHeinrich Sutermeister 's "Le roi Béranger" in 1985, both in Munich.A fortright singer with a fine voice, he is best known for his recording of "
Tristan und Isolde ", oppositeBirgit Nilsson , underGeorg Solti .ources
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