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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (28 May 1925 – 18 May 2012 [1]) was a German lyric baritone and conductor of classical music.
Albert Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (* 28. Mai 1925 in Berlin; † 18. Mai 2012 in Berg) war ein deutscher Sänger (Bariton), Dirigent, Maler, Musik schriftsteller und Rezitator. Fischer-Dieskau gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Lied-, Konzert- und Opernsänger des 20. Jahrhunderts.
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was a German operatic baritone and preeminent singer of lieder, distinguished for his lyrical voice, commanding presence, and superb artistry. Fischer-Dieskau studied with Georg Walter before serving in World War II and with Hermann Weissenborn afterward.
May 19, 2012 · Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, the German baritone whose beautiful voice and mastery of technique made him the 20th century’s pre-eminent interpreter of art songs, died on Friday at his home in...
May 18, 2012 · I’m quoting from memory, but these words, from the documentary “Autumn Journey,” about the German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, came back to me this morning with the news that this epochal...
May 18, 2012 · Baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau — often cited as one of the greatest and most influential singers of the 20th century — died near Starnberg, Germany this morning at age 86. His wife, soprano...
May 23, 2012 · The German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau died ten days short of his 87th birthday. He was one of the most recorded classical singers in recording history.