Role

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Conductor  

Country

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France

Birth

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May 6, 1965 in Paris, France

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Nathalie Stutzmann is a French contralto and conductor who has made a name for herself in the classical music world. Born on May 6, 1965, in Suresnes, France, Stutzmann grew up in a musical family. Her father was a double bass player, and her mother was a pianist. Stutzmann began playing the piano at the age of five and later learned to play the cello and the double bass. Stutzmann's interest in singing began when she was a teenager. She started singing in a choir and soon realized that she had a natural talent for singing. She began taking voice lessons and eventually decided to pursue a career in music. Stutzmann studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she trained as a singer and conductor. She made her professional debut in 1985, singing the role of Bradamante in Handel's opera Alcina. She quickly gained recognition for her powerful voice and her ability to convey emotion through her singing. Stutzmann has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. She has worked with conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, and Riccardo Muti, and has performed with orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. One of Stutzmann's most memorable performances was her rendition of Mahler's Rückert-Lieder with the Berlin Philharmonic in 2007. Her performance was praised for its emotional depth and sensitivity. She has also received critical acclaim for her performances of Handel's operas, particularly her portrayal of the title role in Giulio Cesare. In addition to her work as a singer, Stutzmann is also an accomplished conductor. She has conducted orchestras such as the Orchestre National de France and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2016, she was appointed as the principal guest conductor of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra in Dublin. Stutzmann has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 2000, she was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government for her contributions to the arts. She has also been awarded the Echo Klassik Award and the Diapason d'Or. Stutzmann is known for her commitment to promoting classical music to a wider audience. She has worked with organizations such as the Orchestre National de France to develop educational programs for young people, and has also been involved in initiatives to bring classical music to underserved communities. In recent years, Stutzmann has focused more on her work as a conductor. She has conducted a number of operas, including Mozart's Don Giovanni and Bizet's Carmen. She has also conducted a number of concerts featuring works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. Stutzmann's career has been marked by her passion for music and her dedication to excellence. She has established herself as one of the leading classical musicians of her generation, and her contributions to the world of music will continue to be felt for many years to come.

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