Theo Adam

About

Theo Adam was a German operatic bass-baritone and bass singer who had an international career in opera, concert and recital from 1949. He was a member of the Staatsoper Dresden for his entire career, and sang at the Bayreuth Festival from 1952 to 1980. He particularly excelled in portraying roles by Richard Wagner, especially Wotan in Der Ring des Nibelungen, which he also performed at the Metropolitan Opera, among others. In concert, he was a much admired Bach singer and also drew acclaim for his interpretation of the title character of Mendelssohn's Elijah. He was a voice teacher at the Musikhochschule Dresden.

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Top Tracks

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   XI. Recitative. Er antwortete und sprach (Evangelist, Jesus)

   J.S. Bach: Complete Edition, Vol. 8/10

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   Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 1: No. 2, Recitative. "Da Jesus diese Rede vollendet hatte" (Evangelist, Jesus)

   J.s. Bach Mätthaus-Passion, BWV 244

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   Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 1 : Mozart: Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 1: "Zum Ziele führt dich diese Bahn"

   Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (Complete Mozart Edition)

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   Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11 "Himmelfahrtsoratorium": Rezitativ: Und da sie ihm nachsahen gen Himmel fahren

   Bach: Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen - Kantate BWV 11, Zwei Duette aus BWV 140