Donald Gramm [SEP] voice type
Donald Gramm
Donald John Gramm (February 26, 1927 – June 2, 1983) was an American bass-baritone whose career was divided between opera and concert performances. His appearances were primarily limited to the United States, which at the time was unusual for an American singer. John Rockwell of "The New York Times" described Gramm as follows: "He had an unusually rich, noble tone, and although its volume may not have been large, it penetrated even the biggest theaters easily. Technically, he could
in a set designed by Heinreich. She performed alongside Donald Gramm as Dr. Schön, Elaine Bonazzi as Countess Geschwitz, and George Shirley as Alwa, conducted by Robert Craft. Heinrich designed the staged also for a performance of the opera with Carroll in Boston by the Opera Group of Boston directed by Sarah Caldwell, opening their sixths season. Harold Schonberg of "The New York Times" wrote:
She was a concert singer who sang and sometimes premiered contemporary music. In 1968, Aribert Reimann composed for her voice "Inane