Ernst Haefliger, born 1919 in Davos, Switzerland, is one of the legendary Oratorio-and Lied-Singers of the 20th century. His interpretations of the Evangelist in the Bach Passions, especially together with the Münchner Bachchor under Karl Richter, are still regarded as unmatched.

On the operatic stage he was engaged as first lyric tenor at the Deutsche Opera Berlin from 1952-1972. He sang all the main Mozart-tenor roles. Unforgettable is his interpretation of Pfitzner’s „Palestrina“. With the conductor Ferenc Friczay he recorded numerous Mozart-operas and Beethoven’s “Fidelio” for „Deutsche Grammophon“, with legendary conductor Bruno Walter he recorded Mahlers „Das Lied von der Erde“ for Columbia Records. His Lied-recordings with „Deutsche Grammophon“ and „Claves Records“ won many important awards. Ernst Haefliger was regular guest artist at important European Festivals such as Salzburg, Glyndebourne or Lucerne.

Ernst Haefliger, received his singing education with the Italian tenor Fernando Carpi, who was also Suzanne Danco’s and Jussi Björling’s teacher. Haefliger was Professor for singing at the Musikhochschule in Munich. Until today he is continuing his teaching of the belcanto technique to singers of the new generation. His book „Die Singstimme“ (5th edition) is published at the Schott-Verlag in Mainz.