René Pape

René Pape
Pape in 2016
Born (1964-09-04) 4 September 1964
Dresden, Saxony, Germany
EducationDresdner Kreuzchor
OccupationOperatic bass
Years active1991–currently

René Pape (born 4 September 1964) is a German operatic bass. Pape has received two Grammys, was named "Vocalist of the Year" by Musical America in 2002, "Artist of the Year" by the German opera critics in 2006, and won an ECHO award (the German equivalent of the Grammy) in 2009.