Heinrich Pflanzl
Heinrich Pflanzl was an Austrian opera and operetta singer, known for his bass voice. Born on October 9, 1903, in Salzburg, he was the son of the renowned dialect poet Otto Pflanzl. Pflanzl studied singing at the Salzburg Mozarteum and later at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. His career spanned several notable engagements, including performances at the Stadttheater Bern, Opernhaus Breslau, Stadttheater Nürnberg, Staatstheater Kassel, and Staatsoper Dresden. He also performed at the Berliner Staatsoper, where he was a member of the ensemble from 1948 to 1961. Pflanzl's repertoire included iconic roles such as Leporello, Rocco, Ochs von Lerchenau, and Sixtus Beckmesser in *Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg*, which was one of his signature roles.
Pflanzl's career highlights include appearances at the Bayreuther Festspiele and guest performances in various European cities. He received several honors, including the title of Sächsischer Kammersänger in 1948 and Berliner Kammersänger in 1952. After leaving the Berliner Staatsoper in 1961, Pflanzl returned to Salzburg and taught at the Mozarteum from 1962 to 1973. He passed away on March 21, 1978, in Großgmain. His legacy includes numerous recordings, showcasing his mastery of operatic roles.
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