Karl Alwin

Karl Alwin (1891-1945) was a German conductor and pianist best known for his work in opera houses and collaborations with legendary singers of the early 20th century. A skilled accompanist, he became closely associated with star vocalists like Richard Tauber and Lauritz Melchior, whose performances he often conducted in iconic Wagner and Mozart operas. Alwin’s career spanned prestigious venues like the Berlin State Opera and Vienna State Opera, and he was married to celebrated soprano Elisabeth Schumann for a time. The releases listed—featuring historical recordings of *Siegfried*, *Die Walküre*, and Mozart works—highlight his role as a backbone of these timeless performances, capturing his knack for balancing orchestral nuance with vocal drama. Though less remembered today than the singers he supported, Alwin’s legacy lives on in these archival treasures that showcase the golden age of operatic recording.

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