Hermann Prey, the baritone, was the artistic director of the Schubertiade in Hohenems from 1976 to 1981 and later founded the 'Herbstliche Musiktage Bad Urach'.
Performer Biography
Hermann Prey, the baritone, won the 'Meistersinger Competition' in Nuremberg in 1952, which was organized by the US Army and included an American tour as a prize.
Performer Biography
Between 1971 and 1975, Hermann Prey, the baritone, undertook his largest recording project: the 'Lied Edition Hermann Prey,' a collection of 452 songs ranging from minnesang to contemporary works.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording of a recital held on May 15, 1963, at Schwetzingen Castle, as part of the Schwetzingen Festival.
Performer Biography
Hermann Prey, the baritone on this recording, financed his music studies in post-war Berlin by playing dance music.
Performer Biography
Hermann Prey, the baritone, was the first German singer to perform the title role in Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville' at both La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
Historical Context
The Schwetzingen Festival, where this recording was made, became the largest classical radio festival in the world, with approximately 550 broadcasts annually across all continents.
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