German basso Dieter Weller (above) sings the scene of the mysterious Friar in Verdi's DON CARLO.
Dieter Weller as The Friar - DON CARLO - Frankfurt 1971
While Weller's career was centered in Europe, he did appear at the Metropolitan Opera, debuting there in 1976 as Beckmesser in MEISTERSINGER. He later sang the Doctor in WOZZECK (a memorable performance in which I saw him); Jose van Dam was Wozzeck and Anja Silja was Marie. Mr. Weller also appeared as the Music Master in ARIADNE AUF NAXOS with the Company.