Heiner Hopfner

Heiner Hopfner was a renowned German tenor born on June 28, 1941. He began his musical journey at a young age, joining the Regensburger Domspatzen at the age of eight and later making his stage debut in Mozart's *Die Zauberflöte* under the baton of Georg Solti. Hopfner studied singing at the Musikhochschule München and education at the Münchner Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität. His career flourished as he won several international competitions, leading to performances on major stages in Germany and abroad, including the Bayerischen Staatsoper and appearances in England, Italy, Holland, Belgium, France, South Africa, and the USA. He collaborated with notable conductors such as Herbert von Karajan and Rafael Kubelík. In addition to his singing career, Hopfner taught at the Mozarteum in Salzburg from 1987 and was a jury member of the International Mozart Competition. He passed away on August 31, 2014.

Some of his notable recordings include works by Bach, such as the *St. John Passion, BWV 245*. His legacy extends through his students, including the soprano Christiane Karg. Despite his extensive career, the specific releases you mentioned, such as *Egk: Peer Gynt* and *Scarlatti: Le quattro stagioni*, are not detailed in the available information. However, his contributions to classical music are marked by his versatile performances and educational endeavors.

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Egk: Peer Gynt

Werner Egk•

Heiner Hopfner•

Bavarian Radio Chorus•

Munich Radio Orchestra

Album - 8 Tracks - Released January 1, 2016