Kurt Moll
Kurt Moll (11 April 1938 – 5 March 2017) was a German operatic bass singer who enjoyed a widely renowned international career.
Kurt Moll | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 11 April 1938 Buir, Germany |
| Died | 5 March 2017 (aged 78) Cologne, Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Opera singer |
| Instrument(s) | Voice (bass) |
| Years active | 1958–2006 |
His voice was notable for its range, a true basso profondo, including full, resonant low and very-low notes with relaxed vibrato; also for its unusual combination of extreme volume-capacity and a purring, contrabassoon-like timbre. Although he had a powerful voice and stamina adequate for the most demanding parts, he was not a thunderer, and never performed as Wagner's vocally athletic, bellowing bassos Hagen, Hans Sachs, nor Wotan. His interpretations tended to be restrained and intelligent, even in comedic roles like Osmin in Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail and Baron Ochs in Der Rosenkavalier.
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