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Andreas Scholl

Personb. 1967 · Eltville, Germany, Germany

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Andreas Scholl is a German countertenor renowned for his performances of Baroque and Renaissance repertoire. Born in Eltville in 1967, he studied at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and quickly established himself as one of the leading voices in early music. His clear, expressive tone has been featured with ensembles such as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. Scholl has appeared in major opera houses and concert halls worldwide, performing roles in works by Handel, Purcell, and Monteverdi. He has also recorded extensively for labels including Harmonia Mundi and Decca, releasing acclaimed albums of arias, German lieder, and English song. His discography spans both solo recitals and large-scale choral projects, reflecting a commitment to historically informed performance practice.