Peter Anders (tenor)

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Emil Ernst Anders (July 1, 1908 – September 10, 1954) known as Peter Anders was a German singer (a tenor).

Anders was born in Essen, Germany and showed early promise as a singer. Concerned about making a living, he studied finance and became an auditor. At the age of 20 he took up serious training as a singer - which he did while also holding down a full-time job. His debut was in 1932, but he did not attract critical attention until 1936. Then, however, his rise was swift - he sang not only an impressive range of operatic roles but also had a wide oratorio and lieder repertoire. He became a favorite of Hitler's regime and was not required to serve in the armed forces - instead entertaining the troops and participating in propaganda events. In the post-war world he became as well known outside Germany as he had been within. By 1954 he had made over 500 recordings and played a role in five movies. At the apex of his career Anders died in a car accident - at the age of 46.