About Peter Lagger
Lived 1926 – 1979 (aged 53). Peter Lagger was a Swiss opera singer, singer, musician, bass singer and bass (voice type).
Peter Lagger (7 September 192617 September 1979 and Banco in Verdi's Macbeth in 1964. In August 1966, he appeared there at the world premiere of Henze's Die Bassariden. In 1974, he performed there again the only solo part in the premiere of Penderecki's Magnificat, conducted by the composer. as well as in Munich, Paris, Lyon, Rio de Janeiro, Warsaw, Naples, Aix-en-Provence, Lucerne, Orange and Madrid.
He died in Berlin at age 53. In 1977, he received an honorary doctorate from Yale University. Topaz-Video: Tchaikavsky's Eugene Onegin
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Who was Peter Lagger?
Swiss singer and opera singer (1926–1979)
When was Peter Lagger born?
Peter Lagger was born on 7 September 1926 in Buchs.
When did Peter Lagger die?
Peter Lagger died on 17 September 1979 in Berlin.
What was Peter Lagger's occupation?
Peter Lagger was an opera singer, singer, musician, bass singer and bass (voice type).
What nationality was Peter Lagger?
Peter Lagger was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Lagger. https://biography.guide/peter-lagger/
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