Michael Volle

Michael Volle is a powerhouse German baritone who's become one of the most sought-after voices in classical music, particularly celebrated for his commanding Wagner interpretations and profound lieder performances. With a career spanning opera houses from Bayreuth to the Metropolitan Opera, he's earned his stripes as a versatile artist who breathes fresh life into everything from Bach's sacred works to Brahms' soul-stirring compositions. His recent releases like *Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg* and *Bach: Solo Cantatas for Bass* showcase that rich, resonant voice that can fill concert halls with equal parts grandeur and intimacy.

When he's not dominating the operatic stage, Volle digs deep into art song territory – his *Michael Volle Sings Brahms* and *Liedertafel* recordings reveal a more introspective artist who loves wrestling with poetic texts. Collaborations with maestros like Christian Thielemann and clever programming choices (like the *Dialogkantaten* album) prove he's both a singer's singer and a thinker's musician. Whether he's channeling medieval guild masters in Wagner or contemplating spirituality through Bach, Volle always brings that signature blend of German precision and raw emotional power to the mic.

Genres

Choral

Requiem

Latest Release

Elias

Felix Mendelssohn•

Michael Volle•

L'arpa Festante

Album - 38 Tracks - Released October 9, 2022