About Robert Hale
Lived 1933 – 2023 (aged 90). Robert Hale was an American musician, opera singer and bass-baritone singer.
Recordings Hale is featured as Wotan on the Decca recordings of Das Rheingold and Die Walküre with Christoph von Dohnányi conducting the Cleveland Orchestra, as well as Der fliegende Holländer with Dohnányi conducting the Vienna Philharmonic, all three issued on compact discs.
Hale recorded Handel's Messiah with Sir John Eliot Gardiner on Decca, Hale recorded the role of Jochanaan in the Chandos 1998 recording of Salome by Richard Strauss.
Video Hale's videos include: Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra), EMI Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen (Bavarian State Opera in Munich, Sawallisch), EMI
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Who was Robert Hale?
American opera singer (1933–2023)
When was Robert Hale born?
Robert Hale was born on 22 August 1933 in Kerrville.
When did Robert Hale die?
Robert Hale died on 23 August 2023.
What was Robert Hale's occupation?
Robert Hale was a musician, opera singer and bass-baritone singer.
What nationality was Robert Hale?
Robert Hale was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Hale (bass-baritone)
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