Ernst Kozub
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Ernst Kozub (January 12, 1924 – January 6, 1971) was a German tenor and opera singer.
Kozub was born in Duisburg, Germany. Though his early death prevented him from fully realising his promise, he stands out as one of the notable heldentenor voices of the 1960s. He is best known for his Wagnerian roles, including Erik in Der fliegende Holländer (which he recorded with Theo Adam and Anja Silja). Because of the quality of his voice John Culshaw cast him as Siegfried in the Decca recording of Der Ring des Nibelungen, but his failure to master the role led to his replacement at the last minute by Wolfgang Windgassen.
He died in 1971 in Frankfurt.
[edit] References
- Culshaw, John Ring Resounding Secker & Warburg, 1968. ISBN 0-436-11800-9
- Culshaw, John Putting the Record Straight Secker & Warburg, 1981. ISBN 0-436-11802-5
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