Schubert, Franz - Lieder Vol. 9 - Goerne, Matthias (baritone)

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Matthias Goerne established a successful career as a baritone in Germany in the early '90s and has expanded it to major appearances in other European countries and on recordings. His operatic experience began early, as a member of the City Opera in Weimar. His performances are notable for the warmth of his voice and the depth of his interpretations. He began professional-level voice training in 1985 with Hans Beyer in Leipzig, then continuing his studies with both Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. His taking second prize in the Robert Schumann Competition of 1989, and First Prizes in the Lindberg Salomon and Hugo Wolf competitions led to his being invited to sing in the Bach St. Matthew Passion in Leipzig in 1990 with conductor Kurt Masur. Other early appearances were with the NDR Radio Symphony Orchestra Hamburg, and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. Fischer-Dieskau recommended him for the Hindemith Requiem for Those we Love under Wolfgang Sawallisch.