Austrian baritone Daniel Schmutzhard, recognised as one of the most interesting and individual artists of his generation, joins VOICE at HarrisonParrott for General Management.

Acclaimed for portrayals of characters as diverse as Corpo in de’ Cavalieri’s Rappresentatione di Anima, et di Corpo (Robert Carsen/​Giovanni Antonini – Theater an der Wien), as Alberich in Wagner’s Das Rheingold (Kent Nagano – Kölner Philharmonie, Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam) and as the charismatic title role of Weinberger’s Schwanda, der Dudelsackpfeifer (Andreas Homoki/​Ainārs Rubiķis– Komische Oper Berlin), this exceptional singing actor leaves an impression in every role he embodies.

Highlights of Daniel Schmutzhard’s 2023/24 season include his role debut as Gunther in Andreas Homoki’s new production of Götterdämmerung at Opernhaus Zurich conducted by Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, Chaim in Rudi Stephan’s Die ersten Menschen, directed by Calixto Bieito and conducted by Robert Trevino at Teatro Arriaga Bilbao, and a return to Staatsoper Hamburg as both Fritz and Frank in Korngold’s Die tote Stadt under Yoel Gamzou. On the concert stage this season, he sings Fauré, Requiem with Orquesta Sinfonica del Principado de Asturias and Nuno Coelho and Orff, Carmina Burana with ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra at Wiener Konzerthaus with Tobias Wögerer.

A member of Volksoper Wien and former member of Oper Frankfurt, Daniel Schmutzhard has amassed experience in a broad repertoire of roles and has appeared extensively both in concert and on disc.

VOICE is delighted to welcome Daniel Schmutzhard to its roster.