Detlef Roth

Detlef Roth is a German bass-baritone known for his powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. Born in Freudenstadt in 1969, he studied under Georg Jelden in Stuttgart and rose to prominence after winning top prizes at the Belvedere Competition (1992) and Strasbourg’s Wagner Voices contest (1994). His career spans leading roles like Wolfram in *Tannhäuser*, Amfortas in *Parsifal*, and Papageno in *Die Zauberflöte*, performed at major venues including La Scala, the Bayreuth Festival, and New York’s Lincoln Center. Equally acclaimed in concert repertoire, he’s tackled works from Bach’s passions to Carl Orff’s *Carmina Burana* and modern pieces by Henze and Britten. While specific recent albums like *Schumann: Romances* and *Schubert: Lied Edition 17* align stylistically with his recorded output, his Naxos collaborations include Schubert’s *Lied Edition* series, showcasing his versatility in art songs.

Roth’s multilingual fluency and dramatic intensity have cemented his reputation as a “multi-talented baritone,” balancing tragic Wagnerian roles with comedic Mozart performances. Recent highlights include reprising Amfortas in Madrid and Geneva, though exact discography details for the listed releases require verification from official sources. His career maintains a global footprint, with residences split between Europe and the U.S..

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Schumann: Romances, Ballads & Melodramas

Robert Schumann•

Detlef Roth•

Ulrich Eisenlohr

Album - 21 Tracks - Released September 11, 2020