Erik Enderlein (Tenor) (Dresden 1887 - ?)

One of the most important German heldentenors; unfortunately, the records he left are few and scarce. Born February 18th, 1887, in Dresden; from 1912 on, he sang at the Dresden Opera as a lyrical tenor. In 1918, he moved on to Schwerin, now as a heldentenor, and in 1919 to Hamburg. In 1926, he became a member of the Städtische Oper Berlin. Successful guest appearances in Rome, Vienna, at the Bayreuthand Zoppot festivals. After his career, he lived as a teacher in Berlin. On his death, nothing seems to be known. He also appears as Emil Enderlein.

Chronology of some appearances

1912 Dresden Opera House

1918 Schwerin  Opera House

1919 Hamburg Opera House

1926 Berlin Städtische Oper 

RECORDINGS FOR SALE

Polyphon, Berlin 1921?
Walküre (Wagner): Liebeslied  2-23747 145ao

Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Wagner): Am stillen Herd 23848 146ao
Lohengrin (Wagner): Schwanenlied 23849 149ao