Friedrich Lenz (singer)

Friedrich Lenz (* 1926 in Biersdorf im Westerwald ; † February 12, 2015 ) was a German opera singer with a tenor voice .

Life

Friedrich Lenz was taken prisoner by the Soviets during World War II . In the prison camp Lenz received his first singing lessons from a brother of the tenor Rudolf Schock . Finally he was allowed to attend the Conservatory in Riga and take part in performances at the Riga Opera . After his return from captivity, he studied with the singing teacher Clemens Klettenberg in Cologne. In 1951 he sang in the Bayreuth Festival Choir. In 1953 he made his debut as a tenor buffo and lyric tenor at the Düsseldorf Opera House, of which he was a member until 1955. From 1955 to 1957 he was engaged in Wuppertal, in 1957 he was appointed to the Bavarian State Opera.

Friedrich Lenz became one of the pillars of the ensemble in Munich, who proved himself in many roles and hundreds of performances with his lyrical tenor voice, his performance and his wit. Even at an advanced age, "Friedl", as the Munich affectionately called him, celebrated successes as the young at heart David in Wagner's "Meistersinger". Lenz also had significant success as an oratorio singer. Because of his services to the Bavarian State Opera, Friedrich Lenz was appointed Kammersänger . His voice is extensively documented in sound recordings at Electrola and Ariola.

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SURNAME	Lenz, Friedrich
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	German opera singer (tenor)
DATE OF BIRTH	1926
PLACE OF BIRTH	Biersdorf in the Westerwald
DATE OF DEATH	February 12, 2015