The internationally acclaimed baritone Hermann Prey was born in Berlin in
1929. He made his breakthrough in 1956 as Figaro in the Vienna State
Opera's production of Rossini's "Barber of Seville". He has since performed
at all of the world's great opera houses and festivals. Hermann Prey has
always loved lieder, especially the works of Franz Schubert and Robert
Schumann. In spite of his many engagements on the opera stage or in the
concert hall, in the TV and recordings studios, Hermann Prey always takes
the time to pass his knowledge and experience on to younger generations by
giving masterclasses in lied singing all over the world.