Wolfgang Anheisser

Wolfgang Anheisser (1 December 1929 – 5 January 1974) was a German operatic baritone. He was the leading baritone at the Cologne Opera from 1964 until his tragic death on stage there ten years later, where he covered the major roles for his voice part. From 1968, he was simultaneously a member of the Berlin State Opera in East Berlin. He appeared internationally, taking part in a world premiere at the Salzburg Festival and singing throughout Europe and beyond.

Life Anheisser was born in Cologne, the son of the musicologist and Mozart scholar Siegfried Anheisser. He already performed there during his studies. He appeared as a guest internationally, including Lisbon and the Houston Opera. He performed in the world premiere of Orff's De temporum fine comoedia at the Salzburg Festival on 20 August 1973.

Anheisser died in Cologne in 1974 in an accident at the Cologne Opera.

Opera roles His roles included: