2005 Das Silmarillion (Achim Höppner)

The Silmarillion

Release Date: 2005.09.01
Reader: Achim Höppner
Language: German
Translator: Wolfgang Krege 
Organization: Der Hörverlag 
ISBN: 9783899406825
Duration: 15 hours 24 minutes
Unabridged: Yes
Country: Germany
Licenced: Yes
Formats: CD, MP3-CD, Digital

Joachim “Achim” Höppner, after training as an actor and studying German, art history, and theatre history, worked as an actor and director. For many years, he worked successfully in film, radio, and television, primarily in dubbing, radio plays, readings, and radio features.

He also began reading Der Herr der Ringe but sadly, he passed away in November 2006 after completing the first volume.