Emil Ernst Anders (July 1, 1908 – September 10, 1954), known as Peter Anders, was a German tenor.
Anders was born in Essen, Germany and showed early promise as a singer. Concerned about making a living, he studied finance and became an auditor. At the age of 20 he took up serious training as a singer - which he did while also holding down a full-time job. His debut was in 1932, but he did not attract critical attention until 1936. Then, however, his rise was swift - he sang not only an impressive range of operatic roles but also had a wide oratorio and lieder repertoire. He became a favorite of Adolf Hitler's regime and was not required to serve in the armed forces - instead entertaining the troops and participating in propaganda events. In the post-war world he became as well known outside Germany as he had been within. By 1954 he had made over 500 recordings and played a role in five movies. At the apex of his career Anders died in a car accident at the age of 46.
Audio examples
- [1] Richard Wagner: 3. Aufzug Lohengrin: "In fernem Land" - Chor und Sinfonieorchester des Kölner Rundfunks; Conductor: Richard Kraus; November, 1951
- [2] Richard Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer: "Mit Gewitter und Sturm"
External links
Godor, Daniele. Peter Anders: The Regime's Tenor. Retrieved on 2006-12-1.
Further reading
Kösters, Ferdinand (1995). Peter Anders, Biographie eines Tenors.. Stuttgart.
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