Alfred Jerger was an Austrian operatic bass-baritone, who began his career as a conductor of operettas, and was an interim director of the Vienna State Opera and a professor of the Vienna Music Academy.
10 Facts About Alfred Jerger
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Alfred Jerger appeared at the Salzburg Festival from 1922 to 1959, and created the leading role of Mandryka in Arabella by Richard Strauss, among others.
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Alfred Jerger appeared in the world premiere of Busoni's Turandot the same year.
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Alfred Jerger performed opposite Viorica Ursuleac in the title role, with Clemens Krauss conducting.
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From 1922 to 1959, Alfred Jerger often took part in the Salzburg Festival, where he made his debut in the title role of Mozart's Don Giovanni, with Richard Strauss as the conductor.
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Alfred Jerger appeared as Sixtus Beckmesser in Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler in 1938.
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Alfred Jerger coached younger singers for their roles, such as George London for Don Giovanni and Eugene Onegin.
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Alfred Jerger died in Vienna on 18 November 1976 at age 87.
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Alfred Jerger's grave is located at the Vienna Central Cemetery.
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Alfred Jerger became a knight of the Legion of Honour before 1936.