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Matti Salminen, born on July 7, 1945, is known for his powerful and dark voice, imposing figure, and expressive face. He achieved global recognition for his performances at prestigious opera houses, including the Metropolitan and Bayreuth Festival.

Salminen excelled in portraying Wagner characters.

Matti salminen biography template

At Bayreuth he sang Titurel (Parsifal), Landgraf Hermann (Tannhäuser), Daland (Der fliegende Holländer), Veit Pogner (Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg), Heinrich der Vogler (Lohengrin), Hunding (Die Walküre) and Fasolt (Das Rheingold).

Salminen's Bayreuth Festival contributions spanned from 1976 to 1989.

In addition to operatic achievements, he participated in sacred music and concert recitals. Salminen received multiple awards, including two Grammy Awards, the ICMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017, and the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

He earned the title Kammersänger thrice (Berlin, Bavaria and Austria), recognizing his excellence in the f