Ferdinand Frantz

Ferdinand Frantz (February 8, 1906 in Kassel – May 26, 1959 in Munich), was a German operatic bass-baritone. He was well known in his time for his performances in the operas of Richard Wagner.

Fond of music as a boy, he joined a choral society in Kassel and at 16 was chosen to take a small solo part. Four years of vocal training ensued. Frantz's first role was in the Kassel Staatstheater in 1927,… More