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Hermann Gallos

1886 – 1957

Austrian singer and opera singer

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Lived 1886 – 1957 (aged 71). Hermann Gallos was an Austrian opera singer, musician and tenor.

Hermann Gallos (21 January 1886 – 20 February 1957) was an Austrian operatic tenor and academic teacher. He was a long-standing ensemble member of the Vienna State Opera and performed regularly at the Salzburg Festival from 1922 to 1950, in roles such as Pedrillo in Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail and Valzacchi in Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss.

Life and career Born in Vienna, Gallos first studied law at the University of Vienna, and then voice at the Vienna Music Academy. He sang predominantly buffo roles and was often heard in important tenor secondary roles. In 1922, the first year in which operas were performed at the Salzburg Festival, he appeared in Mozart operas, as Pedrillo in Die Entführung aus dem Serail and Don Curzio in Le nozze di Figaro, both conducted by Franz Schalk. He appeared at the festival until 1950. 1933: Der Rosenkavalier (complete recording, Vienna) 1944: Fidelio (complete recording at Konzerthaus, Vienna) 1950–1951: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, conductor: Hans Knappertsbusch 1954: Salome, conductor: Clemens Krauss (Naxos Historical)

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University of Vienna, Vienna Music Academy

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Who was Hermann Gallos?

Austrian singer and opera singer

When was Hermann Gallos born?

Hermann Gallos was born on 21 January 1886 in Vienna.

When did Hermann Gallos die?

Hermann Gallos died on 20 February 1957 in Vienna.

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Hermann Gallos was an opera singer, musician and tenor.

What nationality was Hermann Gallos?

Hermann Gallos was Austrian.

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· Wikipedia: Hermann Gallos

· Wikidata: Q15434698

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