Painters
Other operas based on the life of a famous painter:
Mathis der Maler (Mathis the Painter) - Paul Hindemith
Information about the opera Mathis der Maler by Paul Hindemith, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Hindemith's operatic masterpiece.
Recommended recordings on CD
Albrecht/Hermann/Protschka (Wergo WER6255-2)
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A fine cast makes this the preferred recording.
North German Radio Chorus, Cologne Radio Chorus, conducted by Gerd Albrecht, 1990.
Cast: Roland Hermann (Mathis), Josef Protschka (Albrecht), Gabriele Rossmanith (Regina), Sabine Hass (Ursula).
Wergo WER6255-2