What would a wagner related awards ceremony be without a significant prelude. Hildegard behrens died of a sudden aortic aneurysm, aged 72, in hospital in tokyo, japan, where she had been attending the kusatsu international summer music fest. Marc behrens works on several cerebral and physical levels. Aug 20, 2009 the soprano hildegard behrens, who has died of a ruptured aortic aneurism aged 72, was an individual, unforgettable wagner singer, a great actor and, for many, the definitive interpreter of. Barbara stuehlmeyer, a foremost expert on hildegards music. After a couple of years playing her material live, she released her selftitled debut in 2007, a nice pop record reminiscent of tori amos early works. Brunnhildes from frida leider to hildegard behrens youtube. Hildegard of bingen 10891179 will soon be the catholic churchs 35th doctor. Unfortunately, she is a rather uninteresting and conventional actress, taking much of the potential tension off her scenes with wotan. It was launched on the first anniversary of her passing on august 18, 2010, by founder and chairman, dr. Fanfaire celebrates hildegard behrens she made music. The very best of hildegard behrens hildegard behrens.
Howard behrens american contemporary chicago artist 285. While hildegard behrens returned to salzburg the following years to sing leonore in. Deutsche kunsterziehung by behrens, peter, 18681940. Recent activities include field recording trips to remote western china and the amazon rainforest, founding an incorporated company as a social art work, and staging a rite of. Peter behrens musician simple english wikipedia, the free. This discography lists hildegards work according to the order stated in barbara newmans book hildegard of bingen symphonia, a critical edition of the symphonia armonie celestium revelationum ithaca and london cornell university press, 2nd ed. Aug 19, 2009 hildegard behrens, who won three grammy awards between 1989 and 1992, died while at kusatsu international summer music festival, near tokyo, in japan, where she was a regular guest. Weber, mozart, richard strauss, and alban berg roles. Both her parents were doctors, and her father was an avid amateur musician. Im a longdistance singer, hildegard behrens liked to say.
The kiss, 1898 by peter behrens the collection art. Academy of music after having earned a law degree from the university. Music profile for hildegard behrens, born 9 february 1937. As one sings higher, the larynx tends to rise sympathetically and at a certain point becomes an interference causing the voice to break, or crack. Hildegard behrens was born on february 9, 1937 in varel, lower saxony, germany. Hildegard behrens does not, by any means, have the vocal power that nilsson could offer, but excels in a more timid and human portrait of the princess than nilssons masquarading valkyrie. Over the past 7 years we have amassed a collection of nearly recordings, available on cd and mp3, of live opera performances featuring great opera singers. Hildegard behrens, soprano acclaimed for wagner, is dead at.
As an artist, he touched the hearts and souls of countless collectors who cherished his extraordinary talent. Find hildegard behrens discography, albums and singles on allmusic. In 1141, god granted her a vision of flaming tongues descending upon her from heaven, and she devoted her life to following this mystic vision. Behrens began her operatic career unusually late, studying voice at age 26 at the freiburg ger. But she does play the role very convincingly and excels in the dramatic parts of act ii. In tributes to hildegard behrens we celebrate, even as we are deeply saddened by her passing, the life of the legendary opera singer. After trio ended in 1986, and after overcoming alcoholism and a drug problem he retired. German soprano, born 9 february 1937 in varel, germany, died 18 august 2009 in tokio, japan. Hildegard behrens 9 february 1937 18 august 2009 was a german soprano with a wide repertoire including wagner, weber, mozart, richard strauss, and alban berg roles. Opera cds and mp3s of live performances opera depot. Gaston ormazabal, a longtime friend of the legendary opera singer.
She was always known for an attractive, natural singing voice, but embarked on the study of law at the university of freiburg, graduating as a junior barrister. Art brokerage is the first online fine art brokerage. Albums include wozzeck, the alban berg collection, and salome. Aug 18, 2009 hildegard behrens discography and songs. The soprano hildegard behrens, who has died of a ruptured aortic aneurism aged 72, was an individual, unforgettable wagner singer, a great actor and, for many, the definitive interpreter of. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from cc behrens at the discogs marketplace. Peter behrens 4 september 1947 11 may 2016 was a german drummer, actor, musician and clown. Hildegard behrens, soprano acclaimed for wagner, is dead at 72. Howard, as a man, touched the lives of everyone he knew family, friends, and loved ones. Music profile for hildegarde, born 1 february 1906.
Hildegard behrens, essentially a lyrical voice, was arguably the topchoice brunnhilde for a large audiotorium as the met at the time in question. During the 1990s, the two greatest elektras were arguably hildegard behrens whose portrayal is that of a wounded animal and gwyneth jones who portrayed a tigress, ready for the kill. Here we have behrens who inhabits the vocalacting role so completely, its like watching history unfold before you. The german soprano was a mesmerizing interpreter of touchstone dramatic soprano roles during the 1980s and early 90s. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from hildegard behrens at the discogs marketplace. Symphoniae, canticles of ecstasy, voice of the blood, o jerusalem, saints 2 discs, ordo virtutum 1997 recording, 2 discs. I will never forget the standing ovations for behrens. Albums include this years kisses ive got my love to keep me warm, the rodgers and hammerstein collection, and darling, je vous aime beaucoup for me, for you. Hildegard behrens, soprano acclaimed for wagner, is dead. Hildegard composed 43 antiphons, 18 responsories, 4 hymns and 7 sequences, 2 symphonies virgin and widows and three. Doreste dajace by hildegard behrens idomeneo, re di creta elettra under titled in english duration.
Lieder hildegard behrens, cord garben, dg 419 240, digital, german. Met opera on demand delivers instant access to more than 500 met performances, including live in hd videos, classic telecasts and radio broadcasts. His works mainly consist of concrete electronic music, installations, the occasional photograph or video. This alone, for me, gives this recording the edge on its two nearest contenders and i hope, if you buy this. Ring des nibelungen 199005 levine new york wagner discography. Peter behrens the kiss shown in 5 exhibitions exhibition history the edge of the world, art gallery of new south wales, sydney, 05 jul 198525 aug 1985. Art the easiest way to buy and sell art online safely. Universal man, illumination from hildegards liber divinorum operum, 1165. Hildegard behrens 9 february 1937 18 august 2009 was a german soprano with a wide. After trio ended in 1986, and after overcoming alcoholism and a drug problem he retired behrens had two children. Fanfaire celebrates hildegard behrens she made music worth. This year will see the first of what will be an annual wagnerian readers awards affectionately and henceforth known as the erdas the reasons for which shall become apparent later in the month but first, we asked readers to chose the greatest recorded ring cycle in four different categories. As far as baritones go, bacquier was the total package. Nov 17, 2007 sutherlands torrent of golden sound in idomeneo.
He brought a rocksolid technique, impeccable style, thoughtful characterization, and, of course, his seductive baritone voice to every role he sang. Even though i love her in other roles, to me tosca is not her best role. Hildegard took her vows at the age of 15, and on juttas death in 16 succeeded her as prioress of the small eremitic community. Classic vinyl records, lps, record albums, classical music for sale. Hildegard behrens is a passionate tosca, but i struggled with her germanic pronunciation at times and found her lacking in warmth, also the voice is a bit unsteady at times. Even if she had composed her liturgical chants in a network of composers, most of them would. Hildegard behrens, who won three grammy awards between 1989 and 1992, died while at kusatsu international summer music festival, near tokyo, in. Explore releases from hildegard behrens at discogs. Peter behrens born 4 september 1947 in sanderbusch, germany died 11 may 2016 in wilhelmshaven, germany was a german musician, most famous for being the drummer of the german ndwband trio. As the lesser female and male duo branganekurwenal, minton and weikl make a truly sympathetic yet dramatic pair. And here is a recording of eletrka, one of her most famous roles. Peter behrens musician simple english wikipedia, the. The festival owes some of its greatest moments to hildegard behrens who was celebrated by audiences and critics alike. I was saddened to hear of the death of the great french baritone, gabriel bacquier.
Download the new ipad app to watch on your tv with apple tv via airplay. Behrens, hildegard senta sirkia, raimo erik valkki, anita mary silvasti, jorma steuermann grundheber, franz hollander 07. Biography, bach discography and photos of the artist. Behrens was best known for being a member of the german band trio in the early 1980s, where he played the drums. This is a discography of hildegard of bingens musical works. Behrens was born in varel, germany in 1937 and was graduated from the. Hildegard behrens was born in varel in the state of niedersachsenfriesland, germany, on february 9, 1937. The formal proclamation will make her the fourth woman to be declared a doctor of the church, joining the. Her elektra performed in 1996 under the direction of lorin maazel was considered the musical event of the century.
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