Singing Philosopher: A Diterich Fischersdoerfer Impression

Author: (German) Wolf-Eberhard von Lewinski
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: It can be unreservedly said that Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is one of the outstanding singers in the post-war history. This evaluation is well-deserved not only because of the artist's distinctive and personalized baritone timbre that he demonstrated in his 50 years of performance practice, but also because he captivated the audience with his expressive style and full dedication. Whether it was opera excerpts, religious works, or other songs, he approached every performance with the same level of concentration, which is the audience's utmost demand. For Fischer-Dieskau's repertoire, there were no restrictions on the type of programs; he sang works that ranged from contemporary music, often performing ceremonial pieces to celebrate special occasions. This book, based on interviews, expresses the singer's growth process, introduces his understanding of the seriousness of performance, his judgments on theatrical and concert organization issues, and answers questions about his repertoire. The book presents his life in chronological order and is accompanied by numerous photographs.