Gábor Bretz

Gábor Bretz is a Hungarian bass-baritone who’s become a standout voice in the opera and classical music scene. Known for his rich, resonant tone and dramatic intensity, he’s tackled heavyweight roles like Bluebeard in Bartók’s *Duke Bluebeard’s Castle* and Méphistophélès in Berlioz’s *La damnation de Faust*—both featured in his recent recordings. Bretz’s versatility shines in everything from Janáček’s haunting *Glagolitic Mass* to the emotional depths of Szymanowski’s *Stabat Mater*, proving he’s as comfortable in sacred works as he is in operatic storytelling. A regular at major venues like the Berlin Philharmonic and Salzburg Festival, he collaborates with top conductors (think Nézet-Séguin, Fischer, and Harding) while bringing Hungarian gems like Hubay’s art songs back into the spotlight. Trained at Budapest’s Franz Liszt Academy, Bretz blends technical precision with raw emotional power, making him a go-to for composers that demand both vocal heft and nuance.

Genres

Orchestra

Choral

Folk

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Baroque

Art Song

Sacred

Romantic Era

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Latest Release

Bartók: Duke Bluebeard's Castle

Béla Bartók•

Rinat Shaham•

Gábor Bretz•

Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra•

Karina Canellakis

Album - 8 Tracks - Released April 4, 2025