Hailed by Opera News as "the world's most charismatic bass" and by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as "the greatest operatic bass in the world," René Pape returns to LA Opera for his first appearance since his 2007 Company debut in the Verdi Requiem. The Dresden-born artist has been the object of countless critical raves and constant audience enthusiasm in every major opera house in the world. LA Opera now presents a rare opportunity to hear one of the world's most exciting singing actors in the intimate atmosphere of a recital program.