Andreas Schager appointed chamber singer - a hero dentor shines!

Andreas Schager appointed chamber singer - a hero dentor shines!

Andreas Schager, the celebrated Austrian hero dentor, was proposed by the Vienna State Opera with the professional title chamber singer . This award is high recognition for his artistic achievements in the opera area. Schager, who comes from Lower Austria, has now become one of the central Wagner singers and is active worldwide in opera houses, including in Bayreuth, Berlin and at the Vienna State Opera. In an emotional speech, he thanks his wife, the violinist Lidia Baich, and his family for their unconditional support that accompanied him on his way to the soloist career.

his career is remarkable: grew up as the son of a sideline farmer, Schager never missed an opportunity to develop his talent. In 2023, he was awarded the Austrian music theater award for his impressive representation of the Tristan at the Vienna State Opera with the title Best leading singer , which strengthens his position in the international opera scene.

artistic development

Andreas Schager studied at the University of Music in Vienna and started his career with lyrical roles in operettas and Mozart operas. He made his debut in 2009 as David in "The Meistersinger von Nuremberg" at the Tyrolean Festival in 2011.

Schager's international breakthrough in 2013 he achieved Siegfried in "Götterdämmerung" at the Scala in Milan as well as at the Berlin State Opera and the BBC Proms under conductor Daniel Barenboim. This paved the way for many other appearances in renowned houses such as the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Bavarian State Opera in Munich and the Zurich Opera.

repertoire and collaboration

his repertoire is impressive, with roles in important opera productions such as:

• »Tristan and Isolde«
• »Parsifal«
• »Siegfried«
• »Götterdämmerung«
• »Tannhäuser«

In addition, Schager worked with well -known conductors such as Philippe Jordan, Daniel Barenboim and Christian Thielemann. The latest highlights of his career include appearances at the Berlin State Opera, at the Semperoper Dresden and at the Teatro Real in Madrid.

The role of the hero dentator

as a heroic dentor, one of the rarest voices in the opera, is characterized by a powerful and voluminous vocals. The role not only demands an exceptional vocal perseverance, but also acting talent and strong stage presence. The heroic denter voice is often associated with the Wagner repertoire and ranges from about B2 to C5, which makes it both sophisticated and remarkable.

The term hero denter describes both the specific voice and the artists that embody them. Many heroism begins their career as a baritone in order to finally switch to this challenging voice. Andreas Schager managed to establish himself as one of the leading representatives of this voice in today's opera world.

his career and the persistent successes show how talent and hard work in the world of classical music can lead to exceptional results. Schager is a lively example of the possibilities that talent and support offer, especially in a country where a soloist career can be accessible to everyone.