Georg Hann

Georg Hann (January 30, 1897 – December 9, 1950) was an Austrian operatic bass-baritone, particularly associated with the comic (singspiel) German repertory. Born in Vienna, he studied at the Music Academy there with Theodor Lierhammer. He joined the Munich State Opera in 1927, and remained with this theatre until his death. He also appeared regularly at the Vienna State Opera and the Salzburg Festival, quickly establishing himself as a leading buffo interpreter, notably in roles such as Leporello, Falstaff, Kecal, Ochs, La Roche (role he created in 1942), etc. He made guest appearances at the Berlin State Opera, La Monnaie in Brussels, the Paris Opéra, the Royal Opera House in London, La Scala in Milan. He did not limit himself to comic roles but also sang Sarastro, Pizzaro, Gunther, Amfortas, Daland and tackled a few Italian roles as well notably Wurm, Alfio, Tonio, as well as Mefistophele in Gounod's Faust. Hann died in Munich aged only 53.

Fidelio without Dialogues starring Peter Anders - 2022-01-28T00:00:00.000000Z

R. Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, TrV 227 (Live) - 2021-05-07T00:00:00.000000Z

DG 120 – Lied: Early Recordings - 2018-09-21T00:00:00.000000Z

DG 120 – Opera: Early Recordings - 2018-09-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Johann Strauss II: La chauve-souris (Les indispensables de Diapason) - 2018-01-25T00:00:00.000000Z

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