Overview

• Peter Seiffert, a leading figure in global opera, died on April 14, 2025, in Austria at the age of 71, following a severe illness.
• Seiffert was internationally acclaimed for his interpretations of Wagner roles, including Lohengrin, Tristan, and Parsifal, as well as Italian and French repertoire such as Verdi's Otello.
• His career began in the late 1970s at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, with a pivotal tenure at the Deutsche Oper Berlin from 1984 to 1992, before achieving global recognition.
• Seiffert's artistry was marked by a powerful yet lyrical voice and deep emotional engagement, earning him accolades as one of the great Heldentenors of his generation.
• He is remembered as a cultural icon whose legacy includes numerous recordings and performances at major opera houses in cities like Munich, Vienna, Milan, New York, and London.