Kurt Widmer | |
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| Born | 28 December 1940 Wil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Died | 31 May 2023 (aged 82) Basel, Switzerland |
| Education | Zürich Conservatory |
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| Organizations | City of Basel Music Academy |
| Children | Oliver Widmer |
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| Website | www |
Kurt Widmer (28 December 1940 – 31 May 2023) was a Swiss baritone and voice teacher, who appeared and recorded internationally. He focused on concert singing, especially of oratorios from the Romantic period. His recordings cover a repertoire from medieval mass to world premieres, such as song cycles by György Kurtág, and received international awards. He taught at the City of Basel Music Academy from 1968, influencing notable soloists including Nuria Rial and his son, Oliver Widmer.