Alexander Malta
- August 23, 2016
- 77 years
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60 Seconds Life Story
Alexander Malta was a distinguished Swiss operatic bass-baritone whose voice resonated across the world’s most
Alexander Malta
d. 2016
60 Seconds: Alexander Malta's Life Story
A look at the life and career of Swiss operatic bass-baritone Alexander Malta.
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Alexander Malta was a distinguished Swiss operatic bass-baritone whose voice resonated across the world’s most prestigious stages. Born Alexander Lagger in St. Gallen, he pursued his vocal studies in Zürich and Italy. His professional career began in 1966 with his debut in Stuttgart as the Monk in Don Carlos. Throughout his career, Malta performed in iconic cities including Munich, Vienna, Milan, and Florence. He expanded his reach to the United States, debuting in San Francisco in 1976 before gracing stages in Chicago and Philadelphia. Beyond his musical achievements, he was the younger brother of Peter Lagger and husband to the American soprano Janet Perry. Alexander Malta passed away on August 23, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of operatic excellence.
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|Alexander Malta (28 September 1938 as Alexander Lagger – 23 August 2016) was a Swiss operatic bass-baritone.
Life
Born in St. Gallen, after the Matura at the Kantonsschule Trogen, he studied in Zürich and Italy and made his debut in 1966 in Stuttgart as Monk in Don Carlos. Engaged in Munich, he performed in Cologne, Berlin, Vienna, Zürich, Geneva, Milan and Florence, where he sang the role of Landgrave in Tannhäuser in 1983. He made his American debut in San Francisco in 1976, then appeared in Chicago and Philadelphia in 1985.
He was Peter Lagger's younger brother and married the American soprano Janet Perry.
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