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111 Years Of Deutsche Grammophon-Edition 1 CD46 van 55

Thomas Quasthoff, bass-baritone 
Christiane Oelze, soprano
Chor & Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin olv. Christian Thielemann

Thomas Quasthoff's mother was one of thousands who took the drug thalidomide to relieve morning sickness. As a result, Quasthoff grew to only about four feet tall and, in common with many of his fellow victims of the drug, has severely undeveloped arms, with his hands emerging almost directly from his shoulders. However, his voice and breathing apparatus developed normally-- if a bass-baritone voice that is uncommonly magnificent can be considered 'normal'.