Waltraud Heinrich (Contralto)

Born: Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

The German contralto, Waltraud Heinrich, completed her singing studies with Professor Margit Kobeck in Cologne and participated successfully in several singing competitions.

Since 1986, Waltraud Heinrich worked as a contralto in the RIAS-Kammerchor in Berlin. She sings as a soloist in the major oratorios. Her repertoire includes various Lieder cycles, such as Schubert's Winterreise, Kindertotenlieder by Gustav Mahler, and Wesendonklieder by and Richard Wagner.

Source: Konzerte in Schloss Glienicke Website, English translation by Aryeh Oron (April 2010)
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (April 2010)

Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

Conductor

As

Works

Hans-Christoph Rademann

Alto

BWV 225-228, BWV Anh 159

Links to other Sites

Konzerte in Schloss Glienicke: Heinrich, Waltraud - Alt [German]

Waltraud Heinrich (RIAS-Kammerchor) [German]