Waltraud Meier, Samuel Hasselhorn, Joseph Breinl to Headline Schumann & Brahms Recital at LIFE Victoria

On Friday, Nov. 14, LIFE Victoria will present a special concert featuring Waltraud Meier, alongside Samuel Hasselhorn and pianist Joseph Breinl. The program aims to explore the intersecting relationships between Robert Schumann, Clara Wieck Schumann, and Johannes Brahsm. The program will include songs by Robert Schumann such as “Widmung” (Op. 25 No. 1), “Die Lotosblume” (Op. 25 No. 2), and {…}

Jul 15, 2024

Munich Opera Festival 2024: Liederabend Featuring Jonas Kaufmann

It was a Jonas Kaufmann special. At least in Munich. At least in Kaufmann’s home opera house. The place was packed. The outfits were designer specials and tee shirts, “Herren,” even in highly colorful shorts, and “Damen,” in extravagant lamé skirts with high slits and gilded shoes. Kaufmann, and Helmut Deutsch, reknowned pianist and accompanist, walked onto the stage in {…}

May 4, 2022

Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2021-22 Review: Sir Bryn Terfel in Recital

(Credit: Alain Hanel) On April 26th the Opéra de Monte-Carlo presented Sir Bryn Terfel in recital, marking the legendary bass-baritone’s first return to the Monaco stage since 2016, as his recital planned for February 2021 had been cancelled due to COVID travel restrictions. If one had to choose a single word to sum up Terfel’s recital, it would be generous. {…}

Dec 17, 2021

John Holiday’s ‘After / Glow’ Arrives on Helio Arts

Countertenor John Holiday has released “After/Glow,” a visual album reimagining Schumann’s “Dichterliebe.” Holiday not only sings, but also plays the piano in the video, which was directed by baritone and filmmaker Ryan McKinny. “When John Holiday mentioned to me that he was looking at the ridiculously difficult task of both singing and playing Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe,’ I immediately knew we had {…}

Jun 11, 2021

Renée Fleming, Diana Damrau, Joyce DiDonato, Lise Davidsen & Ian Bostridge Lead Elbphilharmonie Hamburg’s 2021-22 Season

(Credits: Operabase official website / Jiyang Chen / Simon Pauly / Ray Burmiston / Opus 3 Artists official website) The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on the vocal works only. Baritone Matthias Goerne presents works by Richard Wagner alongside conductor Manfred Honeck. Performance date: Aug. 29, 2021 Soprano Diana {…}

May 21, 2021

Bourgie Hall to Present Concert with Philippe Sly & Jana Miller

Bourgie Hall will a concert showcase featuring soprano Jana Miller and bass-baritone Philippe Sly on May 29 and 30. The duo will be accompanied by pianist Jean Marchand in two Lieder cycles composed by Schumann, “Frauenliebe und -leben” and “Dichterliebe,” both considered an ode to femininity, love, and poetry. Also on the program will be, Schumann’s “Kinderszenen” for piano. Sly, one {…}

May 7, 2021

Thomas Hampson & Matthias Goerne Highlight Tsinandali Festival 2021 Edition

(Credits: Kristin Hoebermann / © Marie Staggat / Deutsche Grammophon GmbH) The Tsinandali Festival has announced its 2021 edition. The festival will take place from Sep. 8 until Sep. 19, 2021. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the vocal works only. Baritone Matthias Goerne will give a recital with a program yet to be announced. Christoph {…}

Dec 14, 2020

Lise Davidsen, Christian Gerhaher & Elizabeth Llewellyn Lead Wigmore Hall January 2021 Slate

(Credits: Ray Burmiston/Decca Classics / Gregor Hohenberg/Sony Music Entertainment / Shirley Suarez) The Wigmore Hall has announced January 2021 slate. All concerts will be streamed on the company’s website in HD. Additionally, all live-streamed concerts will be available on-demand for 30 days after the date of the concert. If the epidemiological situation permits, concerts will allow up to 200 spectators. {…}

Aug 27, 2020

Jonas Kaufmann Releases Single From The Upcoming Album

Jonas Kaufmann has released a new track, “Da unten im Tale,” by Johannes Brahms. Brahms’ song is a part of Kaufmann’s new Album “Selige Stunde,” which is due for release on September 4, 2020. Another track, “Mondnacht,” Op. 39/5 by Robert Schumann is now also available. The album also contains lieder such as Silcher’s “Ännchen von Tharau,” Mozart’s “Sehnsucht nach {…}

Jul 16, 2020

Opera San Jose Offers ‘Dichterliebe’ in Spanish & Vietnamese Translations

Opera San Jose has announced that it will offer Vietnamese and Spanish translations for its upcoming performance of Schumann’s “Dichterliebe.” The song cycle, which was performed by Eugene Brancoveanu and Christopher James Ray, started to stream on July 11, 2020, via the company’s official website. Those interested in streaming the work will be able to choose between different translations of {…}

Feb 19, 2020

Baritone Tyler Duncan to Appear at Tippet Rise Concert Season

(Source: Official Website) Baritone Tyler Duncan is set to appear at the Tippet Rise Concert Season in Fishtail, Montana this summer. The baritone will appear in two different concerts in August at the Oliver Music Barn. The first of these is set to take place on August 28, 2020 and will feature Robert Schumann’s “Dichterliebe.’ Moreover, there will be music {…}

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