Erich Zimmermann (tenor)

Erich Zimmermann (29 November 1892, in Meißen, Germany – 24 February 1968, in Berlin) was a German operatic tenor.

He was primarily known for his abilities in buffo roles.

[1] During his initial training he worked as painter at the Meißen porcelain factory, before moving to study voice in Dresden, where he made his debut in 1918.

[2][3][4] He appeared in a number of Wagner roles at Bayreuth including as Mime in Der Ring des Nibelungen and David in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg from 1925 to 1944.

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