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May 15, 1990 in Göttingen, Germany

 

Samuel Hasselhorn is a German baritone who has quickly risen to prominence in the classical music world. Born on May 23, 1990, in Göttingen, Germany, Hasselhorn grew up in a musical family. His father was a church musician and his mother was a music teacher, so he was exposed to music from a young age. He began singing in choirs and playing the piano as a child, but it wasn't until he was a teenager that he discovered his love for singing. Hasselhorn studied at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in voice. He also studied at the Universität der Künste Berlin and the Juilliard School in New York City. During his studies, he won several awards, including the 2015 International Hugo Wolf Academy Competition and the 2016 Das Lied International Song Competition. Hasselhorn's career began to take off in 2017 when he won the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, Belgium. This competition is one of the most prestigious in the world for classical singers, and Hasselhorn's victory was a major milestone in his career. He was the first German singer to win the competition in over 30 years. Since winning the Queen Elisabeth Competition, Hasselhorn has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Konzerthaus, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. He has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of Hasselhorn's most notable performances was his debut at the Salzburg Festival in 2019. He performed in a production of Mozart's opera "La clemenza di Tito" alongside renowned conductor Teodor Currentzis. The production received critical acclaim, and Hasselhorn's performance was singled out for praise. Hasselhorn is also an accomplished recitalist and has performed in some of the world's leading recital venues, including the Wigmore Hall in London and the Schubertiade Festival in Austria. He is particularly known for his interpretations of German lieder, and has recorded several albums of lieder by composers such as Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms. In addition to his performing career, Hasselhorn is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught masterclasses at several universities and conservatories, including the Juilliard School and the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover. He is also a member of the faculty at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln. Hasselhorn's talent and dedication have been recognized with several awards and honors. In addition to his victories at the Queen Elisabeth Competition and the International Hugo Wolf Academy Competition, he has also won the 2018 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the 2019 Opus Klassik Award for Best Solo Recording (Vocal Music). Despite his young age, Samuel Hasselhorn has already established himself as one of the leading baritones of his generation. His talent, dedication, and passion for music have earned him critical acclaim and a devoted following of fans around the world. As he continues to perform and teach, it is clear that he will be a major force in the classical music world for many years to come.

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