It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to Eike-Wilm Schulte, who for many years enriched the artistic life on the Green Hill as a cherished artist and colleague.
Eike Wilm Schulte was one of the defining German baritones of his generation. With his warmly colored, elegantly guided voice, his remarkable clarity of diction, and his compelling stage presence, he brought exceptional depth to every role he undertook. His singing combined technical mastery with a rare musical naturalness—a quality that distinguished him on international stages as much as it did here in Bayreuth.
On the Green Hill, he could be experienced, among other roles, as the Heerrufer in Lohengrin and as Wolfram von Eschenbach in Tannhäuser. In both roles, he impressed with stylistic clarity, creative intelligence, and a touching humanity that made him a favorite with audiences and a highly valued partner to his colleagues.
We remember Eike Wilm Schulte as an artist of great integrity and subtle humor, as a colleague whose devotion to music was exemplary. His voice and his presence will remain unforgettable on the Green Hill.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, and all who were connected to him both artistically and personally.