Emanuel List

Emanuel List was a powerhouse bass who left his mark on opera's Golden Age with his rich, resonant voice and commanding stage presence. Born in Vienna in 1888 (some sources say 1891), this Jewish-Austrian singer became legendary for his Wagnerian roles like Hagen in *Götterdämmerung* and King Marke in *Tristan und Isolde*, which you'll hear shining in those historic recordings. After fleeing Nazi Europe in 1933, he became a Met Opera staple for over a decade, thrilling audiences with his collaborations with stars like Lotte Lehmann and conductors like Arturo Toscanini.

List's voice had a rare combo of depth and clarity that made him equally brilliant in comic roles – check out his scene-stealing Baron Ochs in *Der Rosenkavalier* recordings. Though he retired from the stage in 1950, those live performances and studio cuts (like the 1946 *Rosenkavalier* you mentioned) preserve his legacy as one of the great bass voices of the 20th century. Fun fact: He allegedly kept his vocal chops sharp into his 60s by singing Wagner in the shower daily!

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Die Walküre

Richard Wagner•

Metropolitan Opera Orchestra•

Erich Leinsdorf•

Kirsten Flagstad•

Lauritz Melchior•

Emanuel List

Album - 55 Tracks - Released March 25, 2022