Wolfgang Brendel, born on October 20, 1947 in Munich, Germany, is a German operatic baritone. He began his vocal studies in Wiesbaden under Rolff Sartorius. He debuted at the Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern as Guglielmo in Così fan tutte in 1971, and he secured a long‑term position at the Bayerische Staatsoper, becoming its youngest Kammersänger in 1977. Brendel’s career expanded across Europe and North America, with appearances at the Metropolitan Opera beginning in 1975 and culminating in 91 performances through 2007. His repertoire encompassed Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, and Strauss, and he recorded works such as Strauss: Die Fledermaus (1986) and Brahms: Deutsches Requiem (1983). In 1997, he received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, and he later served as professor of voice at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.
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Famous Opera Arias
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Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, TH 5 (Live)
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Verdi: Il trovatore (Bayerische Staatsoper Live)
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Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana - Leoncavallo: Pagliacci (Bayerische Staatsoper Live)
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| Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini (Live, Rome, May 8, 1973) |
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Strauss, J.: Die Fledermaus
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Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op.45
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Brahms: Altrhapsodie / Schicksalslied / Triumphlied
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Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem
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Strauss, R.: Der Rosenkavalier
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Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus (Highlights)
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Libiamo Opera Hits
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The Best of Mozart
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Mozart: Masterpieces
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Les plus grands airs d'opéra
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