1835–1900, German The German baritone Franz Betz made his debut in Hanover in 1856, singing the part of Heinrich in Wagner’s Lohengrin. Three years later, he was at the Hofoper in Berlin as Don Carlo in Verdi’s Ernani. He also sang Don Giovanni in Mozart’s opera, Amonasro in Verdi’s Aida and the title roles in Hans Heiling ...
designed Festival Theatre between 13 and 17 August 1876. It had always been his intention to perform the work on four consecutive evenings, but the sudden indisposition of Franz Betz (1835–1900), who was singing Wotan, necessitated a postponement. Since then, the sheer demands of the Ring’s leading roles have forced opera-houses to adopt a more leisurely schedule. Unable ...
acclaimed at the Drury Lane Theatre, London. Balfe went on to devote himself to the cause of English national opera. Introduction | High Romantic | Opera Personalities | Franz Betz | High Romantic | Opera ...
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