William Workman (baritone)

William Workman (February 4, 1940 – September 13, 2019)[1][2] was an American baritone who had an active career in operas and concerts from the 1960s into the 2000s.

In 1965, he became a resident artist at the Hamburg State Opera (HSO), making his professional debut that year as the Second Prisoner in Ludwig van Beethoven's Fidelio.

With the Frankfurt Opera he recorded the role of Papageno in Mozart's The Magic Flute for German television.

With that opera house he also performed the role of Ratsuchende in the world premiere of Hans Zender's Stephen Climax in 1986.

In 1987 he performed the role of Ping in Giacomo Puccini's Turandot with the Pittsburgh Opera for the grand opening of the newly renovated Benedum Center.