Opera Singer. He was a famous Wagner singer, possessing a great opera tenor voice. He is the son of the famous heroic tenor Fritz Windgassen. In 1945, he took over the post of his father in the Stuttgart opera "Grosses Haus" as a tenor. From 1951 until 1970, he was a member of the artistic (singing) staff at the Bayreuth Festival. There he sang all great Wagner roles. He made many recordings which still are of importance to lovers of classical music.
Opera Singer. He was a famous Wagner singer, possessing a great opera tenor voice. He is the son of the famous heroic tenor Fritz Windgassen. In 1945, he took over the post of his father in the Stuttgart opera "Grosses Haus" as a tenor. From 1951 until 1970, he was a member of the artistic (singing) staff at the Bayreuth Festival. There he sang all great Wagner roles. He made many recordings which still are of importance to lovers of classical music.
Bio by: Dagmar Epple
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