Heinrich Knote

as Lohengrin in "Lohengrin" by Wagner

Heinrich Knote
1870-1953
German Tenor
Studied in Munich with Kirschner.Debut 1892 in “Die Waffenschmied” by Lortzing and Munich remained his base for the rest of his career.He performed at Covent Garden London in 1901 and again in 1903,1907-08, 1913 singing Wagner roles.His American debut in 1904 at the Metropolitan opera New York was as Walther in “Die Meistersangers” by Wagner and he remained principally as a Wagner tenor for three seasons.He sang at Dresden, Hamburg and other major cities throughout Germany and made guest appearances in Europe,His roles were mainly Wagner , Tristan , Siefried,Tannhauser , Erik, Walther and Lohengrin