Ian Bostridge: 'Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was a titanic figure'
The tenor pays tribute to the legendary baritone, who died on Friday aged 86
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau - in pictures
The celebrated German singer died on Friday aged 86. Here, we look back on his distinguished career
Music blog
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: a guide in clips
German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau dies
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau obituary
December 2011
Mozart: Don Giovanni – review
This 1961 Don Giovanni from west Berlin may show its age, but it also resonates with the politics of the time, writes Tim Ashley
August 2011
Busoni: Doktor Faust – review
This truncated version of Busoni's unfinished opera is hard to recommend, writes Andrew Clements
July 2007
Schumann: Liederkreis Op 39; Kerner-Lieder Op 35, Fischer-Dieskau/ Weissenborn/ Klust
(Audite)
July 2005
As if by magic
(Deutsche Grammophon, two CDs)
May 2005
'It is the start of the final episode'
He was the greatest lieder-singer of the 20th century, setting new standards and influencing a whole generation. As Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau turns 80, Martin Kettle talks to the prolific Berliner about his extraordinary career.
January 2004
Henze: Cantata della Fiaba Estrema; Novae de Infinito Laudes, Gruberova/ Moser/ Mayr/ Krenn/ Fischer-Dieskau/ ORF Choir/ ORF Symphony/ Segerstam/ Harvat