Franz Grundheber
Franz Grundheber (born 27 September 1937) is a German operatic baritone. He was based at the Hamburg State Opera where he performed over 150 roles from 1966. His voice is flexible enough to sing Italian opera as well as Wagner roles and contemporary opera; he is a stage presence in acting and singing. He has performed at major international opera houses and is known for his performance of the title role of Alban Berg's Wozzeck, filmed for DVD in 1994 in a production staged by Patrice Chéreau.
Acted in
The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu
2015
as Schigolch
Alban Berg: Lulu
2012
as Schigolch
Lulu
2011
as Schigolch
Hunter's Bride
2010
as Ottokar
Strauss R: Der Rosenkavalier
2009
as Faninal
The Magic Flute
2006
as Sprecher/Erster Priester
Der Rosenkavalier
2004
Wozzeck
1994
as Wozzeck
The Flying Dutchman
1989
as The Dutchman
Elektra
1989
as Orest
Wozzeck
1987
as Wozzeck
Herbert von Karajan conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
1986
as Self
Wozzeck
1972
as Workman II
Help, Help, the Globolinks!
1969
as Mr. Lavender Gas
Zar und Zimmermann
1969
as Ein Offizier
Weber: Der Freischütz
1968
as Kilian