Thomas Quasthoff: Singing Masterclass at the Verbier Festival Academy - Songs and Arias

Product Features:

• Artist: Thomas Quasthoff (Baritone)
• Event: Verbier Festival Academy Masterclass
• Composers Featured: Mozart, Schubert, Wagner
• Featured Students: Pauline Sat, Seil Kim, Courtney M.
• Running Time: 81 minutes
• Region Code: All regions (Worldwide)
• Format: DVD, NTSC, widescreen 16:9 anamorphic
• Audio: Stereo

Overview:

This DVD captures a masterclass taught by renowned baritone Thomas Quasthoff at the prestigious Verbier Festival Academy, where he worked with five promising students on a selection of songs and arias by Mozart, Schubert, and Wagner. Quasthoff, described as "one of the great singers of our time" by the Los Angeles Times, brings his expertise and teaching prowess to the forefront in this intimate educational setting.

Quasthoff's masterclasses are as much about musical technique as they are about conveying the emotional depth and narrative required by the works. This release offers a rare opportunity for aspiring singers and classical music enthusiasts to witness the master at work and learn from his interaction with the students.

Interesting Facts:

• Thomas Quasthoff’s Background: Born in 1959, Quasthoff overcame significant physical challenges to become a celebrated baritone. His career has spanned lieder, opera, and oratorio, with performances at the world’s most prestigious venues.
• Masterclass Focus: The masterclass covers notable pieces from the classical repertoire, including Mozart's Laudamus Te from the Mass in C Minor, Schubert’s Nacht und Träume and Ich schleiche bang und still herum, and Wagner's Dich, Teure Halle from Tannhäuser.
• Educational Value: The Masterclass Media Foundation’s aim is to build a global archive of teaching sessions with some of the greatest musicians, preserving their pedagogical contributions for future generations.
• Featured Students: The masterclass highlights young, emerging talents, showcasing their growth under Quasthoff’s guidance.
• Verbier Festival Academy: Located in Verbier, Switzerland, the Academy is an internationally recognized platform for young musicians to develop their skills through interaction with leading professionals.

Track Listing:

• Mozart: Laudamus Te from Mass in C Minor (Pauline Sat)
• Schubert: Nacht und Träume, D.827 (Seil Kim)
• Mozart: Deh, vieni, non tardar from The Marriage of Figaro
• Schubert: Ich schleiche bang und still herum, D.787
• Wagner: Dich, teure Halle from Tannhäuser (Courtney M.)

Publishers:

• Produced by: The Masterclass Media Foundation
• In collaboration with: Deutsche Grammophon (Thomas Quasthoff appears courtesy of)

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