Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (1925–2012) was a legendary German baritone, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocal artists of the 20th century. Renowned for his extraordinary versatility, he excelled in opera, oratorio, and especially lieder, where his nuanced interpretations of Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, and Wolf. Fischer-Dieskau's extensive recordings remain essential to classical music collections.