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Angelo NeumannAustrian opera singer (baritone) and impresario.
Date of Birth: 18.08.1838
Country:  Czech |
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Biography of Angelo Neumann
Angelo Neumann was an Austrian opera singer (baritone) and impresario. He was born on October 14, 1838, in Vienna, Austria. Neumann studied under Teresa Stich-Randall in Vienna and made his debut on stage in 1859 in Krakow, Poland (according to other sources, in Berlin).
Operatic Career
After his debut, Neumann went on to perform in various cities such as Edinburgh, Bratislava, and Gdansk. From 1862 to 1876, he was a soloist at the Vienna Court Opera. In 1876, Neumann ended his stage career and took on the role of the director at the Leipzig Opera. During this time, he also conducted guest performances in Berlin. As the director of the Leipzig Opera, Neumann became known for his promotion of Richard Wagner's works.
Wagnerian Productions
One of Neumann's most significant undertakings was the grand entrepreneurial project he carried out from 1882 to 1883. He assembled a troupe, including renowned soloists like Anton Schott, under the baton of conductor Anton Seidl, and toured various European countries with performances of Wagner's "Ring Cycle" (135 performances) and concerts featuring Wagner's works (approximately 50). He even presented the first complete performance of the "Ring Cycle" in Venice.
Later Career and Legacy
After his tenure at the Leipzig Opera, Neumann went on to lead the Bremen City Theater from 1883 to 1885 and then became the director of the German Opera in Prague until his death. In 1889, under Neumann's leadership, the Wagnerian troupe toured St. Petersburg, Russia.
In 1907, Neumann published his memoirs titled "Memoirs of Richard Wagner" (Erinnerungen an Richard Wagner). He had a son, Karl Eugen Neumann, from his first marriage, who became one of the leading German Buddhologists. Neumann's second wife was the singer Johanna Buska (1848-1922).
Angelo Neumann's contributions as an opera singer, impresario, and ambassador of Richard Wagner's works left a lasting impact on the world of opera and music.
