Frédéric Anspach
conductor, classical voice (tenor)
Belgium
Belgian classical tenor vocalist Frédéric Anspach was a well-known concert singer, specializing in oratorio and in lieder, from Renaissance to contemporary music.
He had a long international career from 1931 to 1977.
He was at least as important as a professor at the conservatory of Liège, where he founded the university choir, and (subsequently) at the conservatory of Brussels; among his students were José van Dam, Julien Haas and Jules Bastin.
He sang only rarely in opera; at the Monnaie in Brussels, he appeared in two roles: as Pelléas in eight performances from 1943 to 1946, and as Werther in five performances in the 1944-45 season.
Artist on GAM Records
Judith Triumphans
Digitally remastered original World Premiere recording of this gorgeous oratorio written by belgian baroque composer Jean-Noël Hamal (1709-1778), Imperial canon, and musical director of the Saint Lambert cathedral in Liège, Belgium.
Featuring masterful choir and orchestra led by Frederic Anspach, as well as world renowned vocalists including bass Jules Bastin.