Centenary Festschrift for Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau1925–2025

Edited by Hartmut Oliver Horst, Manfred Osten und Markus Schönewolf

This Festschrift is dedicated to the singer of the century, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who would have celebrated his hundredth birthday in 2025 and who is regarded as one of the most significant singers of the twentieth century.

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was a master of opera, concert singing and the Lied. Numerous recordings bear witness to the standing of this world-renowned singer.

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau received many honours worldwide, including honorary doctorates and honorary memberships of musical societies. This centenary Festschrift likewise gives voice to numerous tributes, including from Dieter Borchmeyer, Brigitte Fassbaender, Daniel Barenboim, Sir András Schiff, Manfred Osten, Hartmut Höll, Katharina Wagner, Peter Ruzicka, Bruno Monsaingeon, Hermann Parzinger, Edda Moser, Peter Gülke, Christian Gerhaher, Hisashi Hieda und Nicholas Boyle.

Hardcover, 336 pages, BoD – Books on Demand, 2025, ISBN 978-3695192335