Theo Altmeyer
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Theo Altmeyer was a German classical tenor who was born in Eschweiler, Prussia, German Republic, in 1931. He achieved early professional recognition as an oratorio soloist while studying at the Hochschule für Musik Köln and is famous for his expressive interpretations of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, specifically as the Evangelist in the composer's Passions. In 1955, Altmeyer won second prize at the Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) singing competition and joined the Berlin State Opera in 1956. Between 1960 and 1974, he served as the principal lyric tenor at the Staatsoper Hannover, where he performed roles such as Tamino in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartâs Die Zauberflöte and the title character in Benjamin Brittenâs Albert Herring. His discography includes recordings of Bachâs Christmas Oratorio and St Matthew Passion. From 1974, Altmeyer was a professor at the Musikhochschule Hannover. He gave his last public performance in 1996 and died in 2007.
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- Beethoven: Mass in C Major, Op. 86: I. Kyrie featuring Ludwig van Beethoven
- "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" Kantate BWV 140: I. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Chor) featuring Elly Ameling
- Cantata No. 140 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme': Chorus: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme featuring Elly Ameling
- Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 · Oratorium in 2 Teilen, 1.Teil: Nr.1 Chor: Kommt, Ihr Töchter, Helft Mir Klagen (Chor I & Chor II - Orchester I & II, Tutti) featuring Consortium Musicum
- Cantata No. 106, 'Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit' BWV106: Sonatina featuring Consortium Musicum
- Johannes-Passion (St. John Passion) BWV 245, Second Part: Es ist vollbracht! - Der Held aus Juda (Nr.58: Aria - Alt) featuring Elly Ameling
- Johannes-Passion (St. John Passion) BWV 245, First Part: Von den Stricken meiner Sünden (Nr.11: Aria - Alt) featuring Elly Ameling
- Cantata No. 140 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme' featuring Theo Altmeyer
- Kantate "Eine feste Burg ist unser Gott" BWV 80: IV. Komm in mein Herzenshaus (Arie Bass) featuring Elly Ameling
- Der Rose Pilgerfahrt, Part II: Der Abendschlummer umarmt die Flur (Soprano, Contralto, Tenor, Rose) featuring Theo Altmeyer
- Cantata No. 106, 'Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit' BWV106: Chorus: Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit featuring Consortium Musicum
- Der Rose Pilgerfahrt, Part I: Und wie sie sangen (Tenor, Fürstin der Elfen, Rose, Women's Chorus) featuring Theo Altmeyer
- Der Rose Pilgerfahrt, Part I: Die Frühlingslüfte bringen (Soprano, Contralto, Women's Chorus) featuring Theo Altmeyer
- Der Rose Pilgerfahrt, Part I: Wie Blätter am Baum (Rose, Totengräber, Contralto, Chorus) featuring Theo Altmeyer
- Der Rose Pilgerfahrt, Part II: Ins Haus des Totengräbers (Tenor, Rose, Totengräber, Contralto) featuring Theo Altmeyer
