Birth

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March 22, 1888 in Vienna, Austria

Death

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June 21, 1967 in Vienna, Austria

Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Opera

 

Emanuel List was a renowned classical music artist who was born on April 7, 1888, in Vienna, Austria. He was a bass singer who was known for his powerful voice and his ability to convey emotion through his performances. List was born into a musical family, and his father was a well-known conductor in Vienna. From a young age, List showed a natural talent for music, and he began his formal training at the Vienna Conservatory when he was just 16 years old. List's early career was marked by a series of successes, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented bass singers of his generation. He made his debut at the Vienna State Opera in 1913, and he quickly became a favorite of audiences and critics alike. List's powerful voice and commanding stage presence made him a natural fit for the operatic stage, and he went on to perform in some of the most prestigious opera houses in the world. One of List's most notable performances was his portrayal of Hagen in Richard Wagner's "Götterdämmerung" at the Bayreuth Festival in 1924. List's performance was widely praised, and it helped to cement his reputation as one of the greatest bass singers of his time. List went on to perform in many other Wagnerian operas, including "Tristan und Isolde" and "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg." List's career was interrupted by World War II, and he was forced to flee Austria in 1938 due to his Jewish heritage. He eventually settled in the United States, where he continued to perform and teach. List became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1943, and he continued to perform well into his 70s. Throughout his career, List received many awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. He was awarded the title of Kammersänger by the Austrian government in 1924, and he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1958. List was also a recipient of the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, and he was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 1998. List's legacy as a classical music artist is still felt today, and his recordings continue to be celebrated by music lovers around the world. His powerful voice and emotional performances have inspired generations of musicians, and his contributions to the world of classical music will never be forgotten.

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