 He established his career at the Bayreuth Festival, regularly appearing in the title role of "Lohengrin", which he last performed in 2005 with his wife Schnitzer in the role of Elsa.In 2003 he was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording, for his performance of Tannhäuser, under Daniel Barenboim.Today, he is a sought-after Heldentenor, singing many of the title roles of Wagner's best-known operas.