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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau , 1925–, German baritone. Possessed of a sensitive voice capable of a wide variety of range and expression, Fischer-Dieskau is one of the foremost singers of German lieder, being particularly noted for his interpretations of the songs and song cycles of Brahms, Schubert, Schumann, and Wolf, and has performed in German and Italian opera. He made his concert debut in Freiburg in 1947, performing in Brahms's German Requiem, and his operatic debut at the State Opera in Berlin in 1948, singing Rodrigo in Verdi's Don Carlo. He gave his farewell concert in 1992. Fischer-Dieskau has also been active as a conductor and he is a longtime teacher. In addition, he has written a number of books on music and is a widely exhibited painter.
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"Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-FischerD.html "Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-FischerD.html |
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Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich
Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich (1925– ) German baritone. One of the foremost operatic singers of the 20th century, and an outstanding interpreter of Lieder. He was an extremely versatile singer, appearing in recitals, as soloist with orchestras, in operatic roles and on numerous recordings.
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"Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-FischerDieskauDietrich.html "Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-FischerDieskauDietrich.html |
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