About Toni Blankenheim
Lived 1921 – 2012 (aged 90). Toni Blankenheim was a German opera singer.
Toni Blankenheim (12 December 192111 December 2012) was a German operatic baritone. He notably sang major roles in the operas of Alban Berg: the title role of Wozzeck, produced for television in 1970 (later issued on DVD), and the role of Schigolch in the 1981 recording of Lulu which won a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. He is also on record singing the role of Alberich at Bayreuth. His memorable Beckmesser in Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg with the Hamburg State Opera has been preserved and is available on DVD. This performance is evidence of Blankenheim's charismatic stage presence and acting gifts.
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Who was Toni Blankenheim?
German opera singer (1921–2012)
When was Toni Blankenheim born?
Toni Blankenheim was born on 12 December 1921 in Cologne.
When did Toni Blankenheim die?
Toni Blankenheim died on 11 December 2012 in Hamburg.
What was Toni Blankenheim's occupation?
Toni Blankenheim was an opera singer.
What nationality was Toni Blankenheim?
Toni Blankenheim was German.
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