Master Class with Julia Varady: Le Passage du Flambeau – A Film by Bruno Monsaingeon DVD

UPC: 899132000664

Product Features

• Title: Master Class with Julia Varady: Le Passage du Flambeau
• Director: Bruno Monsaingeon
• Featured Artist: Julia Varady (Soprano)
• With the participation of students:Format: DVD
  • Teresa Hörl
  • Sarah van der Kemp
  • Diana Krauss
  • Anna Molina
  • Theresa Kronthaler
  • Evelina Dobraceva
  • Daniela Musca (Piano)
• Running Time: 56 minutes (Main Feature) + 110 minutes (Bonus Master Class)
• TV Format: NTSC, 16:9
• Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0
• Languages: Original (German, French)
• Subtitles: English, German, French
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Label: Medici Arts

Overview

In this inspiring documentary, renowned soprano Julia Varady offers a glimpse into her new role as a teacher after a 40-year career on the opera stage. Directed by Bruno Monsaingeon, Le Passage du Flambeau showcases Varady’s dedication to the next generation of singers. Unlike many great performers who transition to teaching after their vocal prowess fades, Varady's voice remains as dazzling as ever. During her classes, she sings with full force and intensity, imparting her wisdom and experience to her students with the same passion that made her one of the greatest lyric sopranos of her time.

This film highlights Varady’s extraordinary approach to vocal instruction, emphasizing the importance of generosity, commitment, and emotion in performance. The documentary features her teaching sessions with several promising young singers, including Teresa Hörl, Sarah van der Kemp, and Diana Krauss, as well as pianist Daniela Musca, who accompanies them throughout.

The DVD also includes a bonus feature—a complete 110-minute master class, giving viewers a comprehensive experience of Varady's teachings.

Interesting Facts

• Julia Varady is celebrated for her rich, expressive voice and her roles in operas by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, and Richard Strauss.
• The film was directed by Bruno Monsaingeon, known for his extensive work capturing the lives and teachings of legendary musicians, including Glenn Gould and Yehudi Menuhin.
• Varady retired from public performances in 2003, yet continues to sing with intensity and passion during her teaching sessions, a rare quality among retired vocalists.
• The film provides an intimate look at Varady's pedagogy, as she passes on her vast knowledge of vocal technique and stage presence to her students.

Publishers

• Label: Medici Arts
• Production: Idéale Audience
• Distribution: Medici.tv, Arte, Mezzo

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