Grief for Peter Seiffert: Great tenor with Wagner-Glanz forever falls silent

Grief for Peter Seiffert: Great tenor with Wagner-Glanz forever falls silent

Peter Seiffert, an outstanding German opera singer, died on Monday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 71 in his adopted home of Salzburg, Austria. His death was confirmed by the Bayreuth Festival and his artist agency Hilbert. Seiffert suffered from a serious illness, but his artistic legacy will remain unforgettable. The obituary of the Bayreuth Festival describes him as a "big and wonderful singer", while his profound interpretations of Wagner games earned him recognition.

Seiffert was born in Düsseldorf in 1954. He was the son of the singer and pop composer Helmut Seiffert. His career began in the late 1970s at the German Opera on the Rhine, followed by an impressive career that led him to the most famous opera houses in the world. Among other things, he performed at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, where he was a member of the ensemble from 1984 to 1992, and at the renowned houses in Vienna, Milan, London and New York.

The Wagner specialist

Seiffert's voice art and his ability to design roles characterize it. From 1996 to 2005 he embodied the title game in Wagner's "Lohengrin" and the Walther von Stolzing in "The Meistersinger von Nuremberg". His roles in Wagner operas such as Parsifal, Tannhäuser and Tristan established him as one of the leading tenors of his time. He also spoke of the Bayreuth Festival as the "Mecca of every singer", which underlines his commitment and the importance of this platform for him.

Seiffert was not only considered a vocal heroic dentor, but also for his excellent text design, which made his performances a special experience. He was known for his partly lyrical voice, which adapted harmoniously to Wagner's vocal standards. His interpretations made him a sought -after personality in renowned opera houses in Vienna, Zurich, Tokyo and Los Angeles.

recognition and honors

The international music world has given Seiffert a variety of honors. He was honored several times as a chamber singer and received the "Echo-Klassik" as "singer of the year" in 1999. His vocal condition and performance were often praised; He appeared with the same freshness, regardless of the duration of his appearances. In the Bavarian State Opera, he made his debut in 1983, and his extensive career concluded remarkable success in roles such as Florestan from "Fidelio" and Max from "Der Freischütz".

On April 16, 2025, a special program in the "Classical Stars" series from 6:03 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on BR classics will be honored to honor Seiffert's life's work and his merits. In addition, the program "Leporello" will be broadcast on the same station on April 15, 2025 from 4:05 p.m.

in memory of Peter Seiffert, who was not only known as a famous singer, but also as an uncomplicated and grandmeal person, he leaves an extremely valuable legacy in the world of opera. The audience and his colleagues will miss him painfully.

like Radio Gütersloh and BR-Klassik will continue to touch the hearts of the opera lovers.