Dean Murphy, Pieter [20] He then embarked on a five-month tour that led him to over twenty cities, featuring recitals debuts in Reutlingen, State College, Washington, D.C., Iowa City, Fort Worth, Quebec, and Buffalo, New York. Hampson heads next to Austria, Israel, Germany, and the United States before his return to Toronto in April, in concert with bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni. Thomas Hampson, baritone, Wiener Konzerthaus This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. James Baillieu, Head of Song Daniel Hope presents his extensive research on this period in a conversation with Thomas Hampson, ambassador of American song. Jos Gallardo, piano, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino On November 11, under the baton of Vladimir Jurowski, the program will include Strauss' Don Quixote and Haydn's Symphony No. Tune in at the following link for a livestream of the event, which also features a performance from acclaimed soprano Anja . Joseph Kaiser, tenor Simon Crawford-Phillips, piano, Carinthia Chor Millstatt Memnon D 541 IVES: Orchestral Songs Ingo Metzmacher, conductor. David McCarroll, violin Matthew Swensen, Ferrando COPLAND: Old American songs Pisaroni has since appeared in major opera houses and festivals across Europe and America. I: 49 La Passione ADAMS: Harmonium, SVENDSEN: Festival Polonaise As a singer, as a professional, experienced singer, older colleague, Hampson advises young singers entering the profession, I can only say that the industry youre in is not the industry I started in. His impressive discography, much of which is devoted to his acclaimed interpretations of German Lied, is something that no one on the planet today could accomplish, even over multiple decades of work. Thomas Hampson - a biography. The Austrian family - Felicitas Herberstein, Maximilian Herberstein, Andrea Herberstein, Thomas Hampson and Catherine Pisaroni. The Beyond Liberty Players, Daniel Hope, violin HASELBCK: Improvisation on themes by Anton Bruckner, Benjamin Schmid, violin It was through his appearance there that he met both the American baritone Thomas Hampson (who was singing the Don) and his daughter Cate. FREE LIVESTREAM LOEWE: I Could Have Danced All Night, My Fair Lady Concert Friday, December 18, 2020, 7 p.m.. Tickets exclusively by telephone on +41 44 259 58 52. Justin Austin, baritone BIZET: Habanera, Carmen Michaela Martens, Gertrude MAHLER: Selected songs Ivan Vukevi, viola I essentially rewrote the second half of the trio [with Antinous and Sabina], and [Rufus] was thrilled, he says. Rea Garvey, vocals and acoustic guitar In 1991, Hampson opened the New York Philharmonic season in a Live from Lincoln Center telecast, singing Aaron Copland's Old American Songs in a performance conducted by Kurt Masur. BRUCKNER: Three Orchestral Pieces in E Flat Major, E Minor and F Major There, his father owned a car-repair firm and his mother was a teacher;[1] it was in that town where he noted "you feel Verdi's spirit all over the place! Later that month he was named Male Singer of the Year by the International Classical Music Awards. Fatma Said, soprano Veronika Eberle, violin He also appeared in Tannhuser once more, directed by Otto Schenk and conducted by Mark Elder. Luca Pisaroni, baritone; Thomas Hampson, baritone; Vlad Iftinca, piano. STRAVINSKY: Firebird suite, MENDELSSOHN: Sonata III in A major for organ dn Rcz, double bass Der Doppelgnger, D 957/13; orchestriert von Franz Liszt, BRUCKNER: March in D minor Vicen Esteve, Fabius And works by Chopin and Tchaikovsky, Alice Sara Ott, piano Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, Spokane Symphony, Staatskapelle Berlin, UBS Verbier Orchestra) and conductors (incl. Pisaroni appeared as Alidoro in La Cenerentola in Santiago, Chile, and, in 2012, as the title character in Maometto II at The Santa Fe Opera, which presented the world premiere of the new critical edition prepared by Philip Gossett from the 1820 edition. 121. Alexandra Urquiola, Plotina BRUCKNER: Symphony No. Among other season highlights include concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra and Christoph Eschenbach, the Munich Philharmonic and Zubin Mehta, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel, the Pittsburgh Symphony and Manfred Honeck and the Israel Philharmonic and Zubin Mehta. FRANCK: Choral Nr. LEHR: Lippen schweigen, The Merry Widow, and others. Bernhard Zlanabitnig, conductor She adores her pets (are you sensing a theme, here?) 1897) For some context, I saw Pisaroni in the Met's recent production of "Don {} The next years brought performances in many of the world's most important concert venues (including Avery Fisher Hall, Barbican Centre, Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw, Royal Albert Hall, Thtre du Chtelet), opera houses (including Lyric Opera of Chicago, Metropolitan Opera, Paris Opera, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, San Francisco Opera, Vienna State Opera) and festivals (Mostly Mozart Festival, Maggio Musicale, the Salzburg Festival), where Hampson performed with some of the world's most renowned pianists (incl. Thomas Hampson, baritone, STRAVINSKY: Scherzo fantastique, op. [65], In addition to his performance schedule, much of Hampson's modern career has centered on music scholarship and education. Hampson's 2012 engagements included role debuts as Iago in Verdi's Otello and the title role in Hindemith's Mathis der Maler, both at Zurich Opera, and his house debut as Verdi's Macbeth at the Metropolitan Opera. Hampson, ever the showman, pulled out all the stops in Kiss Me Kate and got a rousing ovation. Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien With Hartmut Hll and Dr. Friedrich Dieckmann. Swiss composer Stefan Wirth will be in conversation with those involved in the production and will provide information about his score. In January 1994, Hampson made his debut with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, singing Mahler and Copland, and conducted by Christoph Eschenbach. In Busseto, he states that "as a kid, I used to go to the opera with my grandfather, and when I was 11, I already knew I wanted to be an opera singer." Horst Maria Merz, Vocalist, Andreas Ottensamer, clarinet Thomas Hampson Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family [68], This article is about the American baritone. Joshua Owen Mills, Henry Birdie Bowers In 1980, as a consequence of winning the San Francisco Opera audition, he competed in the Merola Opera Program,[7] in which he met Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. An Wasserflssen Babylon A young singer who doesnt sing songs is just going to have a different process of finding the internal life of who he or she is on stage, says Hampson. Bariton Thomas Hampson, knstlerischer Leiter der Lied Akademie des Heidelberger Frhling, spricht darber, wieso das Lied auch in diesen Zeiten aktueller de. We no longer encourage young singers to become singers. SCHUBERT: Four Songs for Baritone and Orchestra Camila loves to connect and collaborate with artists, helping them find creative ways to shine bright in the virtual world. Hampson's interpretation of the role in Willy Decker's production, however, changed all that. Hanna-Elisabeth Mller, soprano Candida Thompson artistic director and violin BRUCKNER: Symphony No. Holger Wemhoff, MC, Camilla Nylund, soprano Andris Nelsons, conductor, Kristine Opolais, soprano During the summers of 1978 and 1979, he studied under Gwendolyn Koldowsky and Martial Singher at the Music Academy of the West, where he won the Lotte Lehmann Award. Thilo Fechner, viola Check out Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K.492 by Luca Pisaroni & Christiane Karg & Sonya Yoncheva & Thomas Hampson & Angela Brower & Anne Sofie von Otter & Maurizio Muraro & Rolando Villazn & Chamber Orchestra Of Europe & Yannick Nzet-Sguin on Amazon Music. He enjoys a singular international career as an opera singer, recording artist, and ambassador of song, maintaining an active interest in research, education, musical outreach, and technology. Thomas Hampson, baritone, COPLAND: Old American Songs Thomas Hampson: Design . This stream is available to watch until Friday, December 31, 2021. Appearing again with Rene Fleming, Hampson also put out a recording of Massenet's Thas late in the year. 2, IVES: Variations on America During the Schubert Week, young singers and pianists present their work with Thomas Hampson in two public workshops and a concluding performance. Would love your thoughts, please comment. He received an Honorary Doctor of Music degree from New England Conservatory in 2015, the same year that he premiered a new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon at Carnegie Hall. [62], Hampson received the 2020 Heidelberger Frhling Music Award. Josephine Knight, cello Ivor Bolton, conductor, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin Urlicht That, or she's stalking fur babies on Instagram. BEETHOVEN: Symphony No.1 in C major, Op.21 Can a person get much cooler than this?! Gregory Dahl, Hermogenes, Evgeny Kissin, Max Engagements during this time also included those with companies in Hamburg, Cologne, and Vienna, and his 1984 London recital debut at Wigmore Hall. 3, Organ Solo Late in the year, Hampson found himself engaged at the Vienna State Opera once more, this time debuting the title role of Rossini's Guillaume Tell. PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. She's also a mezzo-soprano making it rain, singing epic music with a major stage presence. Shortly after, he made his Metropolitan Opera debut on October 9, 1986 as the Count in Le nozze di Figaro. He is one of the most important interpreters of German Romantic song especially known for his interpretations of the music of Gustav Mahler[1] and, with his "Song of America" project collaboration with the Library of Congress, has become known as the "ambassador" of American song. Gebet whrend der Schlacht D 171 Benedetta Torre, Despina Iain Milne, Van Ruijven [29] In October he dbuted yet another role: Antonio in Donizetti's rarely performed Linda di Chamounix at the Vienna State Opera. John Carpenter, Oscar Wisting [26] Other important appearances of Hampson's in 1996 include a series of master classes at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg, and two productions of Don Carlos in the original French (directed by Luc Bondy), one in Paris and one in London. Hosted by Hampson, the series consists of 13 hour-long programs exploring the history of American culture through song; it has aired in more than 200 U.S. Kristine Opolais, soprano. An Schwager Kronos WEILL: Four Walt Whitman Songs 2002 bore a number of role dbuts, including an April performance as Mandryka in Arabella by Richard Strauss at the Thtre du Chtelet in Paris alongside Karita Mattila, another as the title role in the world premiere of Friedrich Cerha's Der Riese vom Steinfeld in June, and then two performances in October: one as the title role in Verdi's Simon Boccanegra at the Vienna State Opera under the baton of Daniele Gatti and the direction of Peter Stein,[36] and one in the world premiere of Wolfgang Rihm's Sechs Gedichte von Friedrich Nietzsche in Cologne. An die Leier D 737, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Watching how baritone Thomas Hampson and bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni worked together in their recent "No Tenors Allowed!" recital at Jordan Hall as part of the Celebrity Series of Boston, one thing became quite obvious - a great recital might be a singing-actor's best possible forum for expression. 5, Nadine Sierra, soprano That year, he also began a collaboration with the Library of Congress that led to the creation of the Hampsong Foundation. FLIFLET: Brin Ut mot havet Christian Koch, piano, Baiba Skride, violin Dan Ettinger, conductor, Marie Jacquot, conductor Thomas Hampson and Luca Pisaroni present a unique program of operatic highlights and favorite classical and popular songs in an exciting gala evening. Irne Friedli, Tanneke It was all about what makes this work.. 90 In September, he sang the leading role in the world premiere of the Conrad Susa and Philip Littell's opera, The Dangerous Liaisons[22] and then in October recorded the 20 Lieder und Gesnge based on his and Dr. Renate Hilmar-Voit's research. PORTER, KERN, RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN: Selection of songs 3 in D minor 1889 version. AUG 21 - 24, 2021 . Though audience members may have been voyeuristic in their curiosity over the scene - and perhaps the chemistry between Hampson and up-and-coming Canadian tenor Isaiah Bell, who sings the role of Hadrians lover Antinous - the creative team behind Hadrian was focused instead on defining deep intimacy between the two men. Stralauer Allee 1 | Raum 1.11 | 10245 Berlin, Buchberg 2, A-8222 St. Johann/Herberstein, Austria, hampsongfoundation.org Matthew Swensen, Ferrando [2], Hampson's diverse and expansive discography has earned him an Edison Award for Lifetime Achievement, four Edison Awards, four Echo prizes, numerous VEB Deutsche Schallplatten, Gramophone Awards, and Grand Prix du Disque, as well as six Grammy Award nominations, and one Grammy Award. Daniel Hope, violin The piano used for the recording had belonged to Mahler himself. Vienna Acoustics, an Austrian music company, named one of their speakers "The Hampson Edition. Sir Ivor Bolton, conductor, Nadine Sierra, soprano Hampson also cemented his role as an American musical fixture, first by serving as Artistic Director, Creative Consultant, and Performer on the PBS production "Thomas Hampson: I Hear America Singing,"[27] and next by winning EMI's Artist of the Year Award. Its really about what physical gestures mean what, and what physical gestures convey what., Creating this scene was a small part of the staggering task of creating a new opera; Hampson, though he admits to minimal influence in Hadrians genesis, took judicious opportunities to vouch for the importance of the voice. 7, Daniel Hope, host Orchestral Songs to poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1890, 1893) Daniel Barenboim, Christoph Eschenbach, Daniele Gatti, Vladimir Jurowski, James Levine, Fabio Luisi, Kurt Masur, Zubin Mehta, Seiji Ozawa, Antonio Pappano, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Franz Welser-Mst). I:49 La Passione Wiener Virtuosen Finally, Hampson's collaboration with the Library of Congress then led him on a 12-city concert tour that extended through summer 2006.[44]. IVES: Symphony No. WAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde He enjoys a singular international career as an opera singer, recording artist, and ambassador of song, maintaining an active interest in research, education, musical outreach, and technology. Saimir Pirgu, tenor Lucienne Renaudin Vary, trumpet Thomas Hampson, baritone For more, follow Hampson on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Andres Agudelo, Edgar Evans Cate and Pisaroni were subsequently married and now make their home in Vienna. That year, he continued to add to his repertoire with performances including Il barbiere di Siviglia at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and the Met, his debut in the role of Posa in Verdi's Don Carlo in Zrich, the title role in Henze's Der Prinz von Homburg, and Chorebe in Les Troyens by Berlioz at the Metropolitan Opera. Orchester Wiener Akademie He also sang in the 25th Anniversary Gala of the Metropolitan Opera, which was recorded live for video/CDV. Opera singers Thomas Hampson & Luca Pisaroni return to Paris 49 in F minor Hob. WAGNER Prelude from Tristan und Isolde (arr. That year was also the 50th anniversary of the Vienna State Opera's reopening, and Hampson was invited to sing at a gala in the venue's honor. Helena Rasker, Griets Mother Patrick Hahn, conductor, IVES: Variations on America Sean Michael Plumb, Olav Bjaaland, Thomas Hampson, baritone Yuja Wang, piano. She's also a giant opera nerd which is a score ;) for us! SCHUMANN: Symphony No. Thomas Hampson - Wikipedia In 1981, he was one of the winners in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions national finals. She loves animals. Same goes for Paul. As the Principal and Founder, her vision and passion for design and creative collaborations have been the foundation for Lenny's Studio from the start. About. Thomas Hampson, baritone Young Peoples Chorus of New York City, Songs by Gustav Mahler ( for his 160th birthday), Aaron Copland, John Corigliano, Stephen Foster, Henry Burleigh, Michael Daugherty, Jennifer Higdon and others, Lilya Zilberstein, piano BRAHMS/GLANERT: Four Preludes and Four Serious Songs He has one daughter, Meghan, from his first marriage, which ended in divorce in 1986. Gaetano Donizetti's Duet "Cheti, cheti, immantinente" from his opera Don PasqualeLuca Pisaroni (bass baritone) and Thomas Hampson (baritone)Christian Koch, p. SAINT-SENS: Havanaise for violin and orchestra Vasily Petrenko, conductor Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano Catherine was born in Austria, but considers the world her home. Luca Pisaroni (born 1975) is an Italian operatic bass-baritone, known for his roles in Mozart's operas, . Thomas Hampson, America's foremost baritone, hails from Spokane, Washington. Laura Aikin, Catharina Vermeer SCHUBERT-LISZT: Der Doppelgnger for baritone and orchestra Thomas Hampson, Luca Pisaroni, Chad Shelton, Rihab Chaieb, et al (voices) Houston Grand Opera/Patrick Summers Pentatone PTC 5186 857 132:24 mins (2 discs) Advertisement. Lied des Verfolgten im Turm Theres not an opera singer on the planet who wouldnt benefit from singing songs., Simply put, the opera industrys insatiable production mentality is at the expense of a focus on the voice. HAYDN: Symphony No. [46] The year's performances included the title role in Verdi's Macbeth,[47] the title role in Doktor Faust once more[48] and Mandryka in a new production of Arabella. Ricarda Merbeth, Helena All donations will go to the Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (Swiss Red Cross). Violinist Daniel Hope invites musicians into his Berlin living-room for intimate chamber concerts. Attilio Glaser, Da -Ud, Ouvertre zu Rosamunde, Frstin von Zypern, D 797 Peter Rundel, conductor World-renowned American baritone Thomas Hampson and his son-in-law, Italian bass baritone Luca Pisaroni have sung in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses and concert halls, winning . That same year, he was awarded the Eberhard-Wchter-Medal as "Newcomer of the Season" by the Vienna State Opera. Gottlieb Wallisch, piano HARVEY: Tranquil Abiding for chamber orchestra As part of the Schubert Week, a group of young singers will be coached on selected songs by Thomas Hampson and pianist Wolfram Rieger. Hampson, who was recently inducted into . Benjamin Schmid, violin, BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture Op. Starting in September of that year, Hampson became the New York Philharmonic's first Artist-in-Residence. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Sheherazade, symphonic suite Op. Sol Gabetta, cello, HOLST: Hymn of Jesus Herr, mein Gott, ich sing ein neues Lied Luca Pisaroni", Picard, p. 6: She notes that, having settled in Vienna, "[he] believes himself to be, Last edited on 26 November 2021, at 15:42, "Opera Lively Exclusive Interview with Luca Pisaroni", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Luca_Pisaroni&oldid=1057272434, This page was last edited on 26 November 2021, at 15:42. Jenna is also a contributor for The Globe and Mail and Opera Canada magazine. The same year, he released a Cole Porter tribute album on EMI/Angel. Vlad Iftinca, piano, Valentina Nafornia, Fiordiligi Der Taucher D 77 MAHLER: Symphony in D major, IVES: Decoration Day from: A New England Holiday Symphony Atalla Ayan, Alfredo Germont [55] In November, Hampson launched www.songofamerica.net, an interactive database that details the culture and history of American Song and re-embarked on his "Song of America" tour, holding 13 recitals between July 2009 and February 2010. Alexander Ponet, percussion, Thomas Hampson, baritone Wolken und Finsternis hllen sein Antlitz Kammerakademie Potsdam Max loves all things eye-catching and vibrant on social media, and is a master of lists, teaching us her magic in being the empress of organization. Regardless of whether the focus of the scene is on the physical - how much skin was shown, or how graphic the action would become - or about depicting love, a sex scene is certainly a vulnerable thing to rehearse. Opera singers Thomas Hampson & Luca Pisaroni return to Paris SCHUMANN: Symphony No. On October 1, Thomas Hampson and his longtime collaborator, pianist Wolfram Rieger, will receive the Hugo Wolf Medal at a special ceremony in Stuttgart. Patrick Messina, clarinet Kate Lindsey, Dorabella 61, Shao-Chia L, conductor Kinderchor aus Melbourne With the integrity of a singular production a growing priority, companies are on the hunt for singers who fit a specific aesthetic - be it musical or visual; and in response, singers are training not to become autonomous and unique artists, but to become useful to the operatic industry. He's dedicated, diligent, and loves dogs. IVES: Orchestral songs 84, Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Comprising more than 150 albums, his discography includes winners of a Grammy Award, five Edison Awards, and the Grand Prix du Disque. ALESSANDRINI: A melting encounter Thomas Hampson, Don Alfonso, Daniel Hope, violin 1 in D major In his three years as a member of the Dsseldorf ensemble (198184), he honed his stage experience with a number of smaller roles,[9] but also had bigger assignments, both in Dsseldorf and elsewhere. 48 H. K. GRUBER: Manhattan Broadcasts In 2002, he debuted at the Whitsun Baroque Festival with Haydn's Nelson Mass, and at the Salzburg Summer Festival as Masetto in Don Giovanni, where he has performed every summer since. BERLIOZ: Les nuits dt, op. COPLAND:Selections from Old American Songs This financial contribution is intended to provide direct help in this humanitarian emergency. Stphane Logerot, double bass His eldest daughter Catherine is married to singer Luca Pisaroni,[64] to whom she was introduced by her father. R. STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra op. [8], An audition tour in Europe in the early 1980s brought him a contract with the Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Dsseldorf, as well as the opportunity to study with Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, whom he had met at the Merola program. Charles Castronovo, Alfredo Germont Guests tonight are baritone Thomas Hampson, soprano Theresa Pilsl as well as Daniel Gerzenberg. 62 You show me the letters of the great composers that talk about timbres and types, and Ill shut up, he says. DEAN: Vexations and Devotions for childrens choir, mixed choir and orchestra, Meistersingerhalle Nrnberg Wiener Symphoniker Our team strives to connect artists, non-profits, and businesses of all sizes to people across platforms in a fresh, innovative, and personal way, Catherine was born in Austria, but considers the world her home. Adrien La Marca, viola Comprising more than 150 albums, his discography includes winners of a Grammy Award, five Edison Awards, and the Grand Prix du Disque. He has received many honors and awards for his probing artistry and cultural leadership. Non pi andrai, Le Nozze di Figaro Thomas Hampson, baritone John Caird, director, Thomas Hampson, Lorenzo Da Ponte Zuflucht Du, Du bist mir Schirm und Schild LISZT: Der heilige Franziskus von Paula auf den Wogen schreitend Thomas Hampson, baritone, Thomas Hampson, baritone Hampson returned to the Metropolitan Opera in 2004 to sing the title role in Don Giovanni, directed by Marthe Keller. Luca Pisaroni, bass, R. STRAUSS: Don Quixote and sometimes breaks away from the computer screen with just enough time to go for a walk in the forest. Tim Carroll The Heidelberger Frhling Music Awards honors Thomas Hampsons decades of commitment to Lied. New Releases. Vasily Petrenko, conductor Lisa Tatin, Child engine. 99 DAMROSCH & KIPLING:Danny Deever Thomas Hampson, baritone Where Wainwrights original writing for Hadrian was too low for Hampson to sing with maxiumum impact, the baritone made the case for revisions. 68 Interested in getting a monthly recap of all the interesting things happening in the land of opera? Mahler and "No Tenors Allowed" in Russia Thomas Hampson Vasily Petrenko, conductor Thomas Hampson, baritone The ripple effect is significant: as young singers shift their focus toward fitting into industry pigeon-holes - clearly-defined voice types, an HD-ready physical appearance - their time is no longer spent on the crux of the whole industry: telling stories with the voice.
