Norbert Balatsch

Norbert Balatsch
Born(1928-03-10)10 March 1928
Died6 May 2020(2020-05-06) (aged 92)
Vienna, Austria
EducationWiener Sängerknaben
Occupations
  • Choral conductor
Organizations
Awards

Norbert Balatsch (German: [ˈnɔʁbɛʁt ˈbala:tʃ]; 10 March 1928 – 6 May 2020) was an Austrian conductor, especially known as a choral conductor, who began as a baritone choir singer. He was the long-term choir director of both the Vienna State Opera and the Bayreuth Festival. Two of his recordings won Grammy Awards.