Gunther Emmerlich, the unforgettable bass of the Semperoper, has died
Source: DEINE.NEWS REEL (Glomex)
Sadness in the music world: Gunther Emmerlich, the charming bass of the Semperoper, has died unexpectedly at the age of 79. A man who not only lit up opera stages, but also television screens. His last performance? A few days ago on MDR television. Emmerlich, a cultural heavyweight of the GDR, known for his distinctive voice and rebellious political commentary, which even brought him into conflict with the GDR authorities. From engineer to opera singer, from GDR television favorite to recipient of the Federal Cross of Merit - a legend who is leaving us. Gunther Emmerlich, a voice that will remain unforgotten.
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