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MAX HIRZEL (ZÜRICH, 18 OCTOBER, 1888 – ZÜRICH, 12 MAY, 1957)

Max Hirzel was born on October 18th., 1888 in Zürich. He was practically connected all his life to Dresden, where he studied singing with Dora Erl. He had to leave Dresden in 1937 because of the political climate. In 1926, Hirzel sang in the world premiere at Dresden of Hindemith’s Cardillac. During 1925-29, Hirzel recorded in Dresden for Grammophon and Parlophon. During 1935-36, Hirzel sang in Vienna. Hirzel appeared with success at Covent Garden, where he sang Tamino and Lohengrin. In Switzerland, he sang at the beginning (1917-22?) and at the end of his career in Zürich. He taught singing in Zürich after retiring. Hirzel died in Zürich on May 12th., 1957.

Chronology of some appearances

1923-1932 Dresden State Opera

1935-1936 Vienna State Opera

TRACKLIST

1. Contes d’Hoffmann (Offenbach): Wohlan, nur Mut und Vertrauen Parlophon P9017 2-8908
2. Contes d’Hoffmann (Offenbach): Das Lied vom Kleinzack Parlophon P9017 2-8910
3. Aida (Verdi): Zu des Niles heiligen Ufern with Seinemeyer, Jung, Andrésen, Bader & chorus Parlophon P9171 20417
4. Aida (Verdi): Bringt den Göttern Dank with Seinemeyer, Jung, Andrésen, Burg, Bader & chorus Parlophon P9171 20418
5. Aida (Verdi): Zeig’ dich Herr, diesen Horden with Seinemeyer, Jung, Andrésen, Burg, Bader & chorus Parlophon  P9172 20419
6. Aida (Verdi): Heil dir, Ägypten, Isis Heil with Seinemeyer, Jung, Andrésen, Burg, Bader & chorus Parlophon P9172 20420
7. Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Wagner): Am stillen Herd Parlophon P2221 2-8349
8. Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Wagner): Preislied Parlophon P2221 2-8490
9. Tosca (Puccini): Mein lieber Freund with Schwarz Odeon O-6767 xxB8492
10. Tosca (Puccini): Wen stellt jene blonde Dame da vor with Schwarz Odeon O-6767 xxB8493
11. Lohengrin (Wagner): Gralserzählung Parlophon P1834 2-7733
12. Lohengrin (Wagner): Mein lieber Schwan (Abschied) Parlophon P1834 2-7735
13. Trovatore (Verdi): Miserere (w. Schwarz & chorus) Odeon O-6841 xxB8489
14. Entführung aus dem Serail (Mozart): Hier soll ich dich denn sehen Parlophon P2008 2-8163
15. Entführung aus dem Serail (Mozart): Konstanze, dich wiederzusehen Parlophon P2008 2-8164
16. Madama Butterfly (Puccini): Willst du nun endlich mir sagen with Schwarz Odeon O-6780 xxB8490
17. Madama Butterfly (Puccini): Wer in euren Landen with Schwarz Odeon O-6780 xxB8491
18. Don Giovanni (Mozart): Folget der Heißgeliebten Odeon O-7805 xxB8335
19. Don Giovanni (Mozart): Nur ihrem Frieden Odeon O-7805 xxB8336