A bonus CD features a private tape recording of a live concert from June 29, 1964, discovered in the archives of the Gottlob Frick Society, released for the first time.
Performer Biography
Gottlob Frick was known for his versatility, portraying both dramatic roles like Hagen in Wagner's Götterdämmerung and cheerful, comic characters in German comic opera.
Recording & Production
This 3-CD edition was released to mark the 25th anniversary of Gottlob Frick's death and includes several recordings never before released on CD.
Cultural Impact
The Gottlob Frick Society, founded in 1995, works to preserve his memory, foster young singers, and hosts an annual meeting of artists in Ölbronn.
Performer Biography
Frick's career spanned 58 years, during which he performed approximately 500 times at the Vienna Staatsoper alone.
Performer Biography
Gottlob Frick was born in Ölbronn in 1906, the thirteenth and youngest child in a forester's family, and his vocal talent was discovered after a hunt.
Performer Biography
Gottlob Frick, a German bass singer, was given the nickname "Der schwärzeste Bass" (The Blackest Bass) by conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler.
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