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in Sydney, Australia

 

David Hansen is a renowned countertenor and conductor in the world of classical music. Born on May 16, 1980, in Sydney, Australia, Hansen grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a singer. Hansen started singing at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He began his formal training in classical music at the age of 16, studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Hansen's early career was marked by several notable achievements. In 2002, he won the prestigious Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award, which recognizes outstanding young singers in Australia. The following year, he was a finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in New York City. These early successes helped to establish Hansen as a rising star in the world of classical music. In 2004, Hansen moved to Europe to further his career. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen and later at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich. During this time, he began to perform in opera productions and concerts throughout Europe. One of his early breakthroughs came in 2006 when he was cast as the lead in Handel's opera "Rinaldo" at the Glyndebourne Festival in England. The production was a critical and commercial success, and Hansen's performance was widely praised. Over the next several years, Hansen continued to build his reputation as a leading countertenor. He performed in numerous productions of Handel's operas, including "Giulio Cesare," "Orlando," and "Tamerlano." He also appeared in productions of works by other composers, such as Monteverdi's "L'incoronazione di Poppea" and Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice." Hansen's performances were characterized by his powerful voice, technical skill, and emotional depth. In addition to his work as a performer, Hansen has also established himself as a conductor. He has conducted several productions of Handel's operas, including "Rinaldo" and "Giulio Cesare." He has also conducted concerts with orchestras such as the Royal Danish Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. Hansen's conducting style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to bring out the best in his performers. Hansen's career reached new heights in 2017 when he was awarded the prestigious Handel Prize by the City of Halle in Germany. The prize is awarded annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to the performance and study of Handel's music. Hansen was recognized for his outstanding performances of Handel's operas and his work as a conductor. The award cemented Hansen's reputation as one of the leading interpreters of Handel's music. In recent years, Hansen has continued to perform and conduct at the highest level. He has appeared in productions of Handel's operas at the Royal Opera House in London, the Paris Opera, and the Bavarian State Opera in Munich. He has also conducted concerts with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and the Norwegian Baroque Orchestra. Hansen's performances continue to be characterized by his powerful voice, technical skill, and emotional depth. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Hansen is also a passionate advocate for the arts. He has worked with organizations such as the Australian Children's Music Foundation and the Royal Danish Academy of Music to promote music education and support young musicians.

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