Country

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Germany

Birth

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March 31, 1967 in Weimar, Germany

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Matthias Goerne is a renowned German baritone and one of the most sought-after classical music artists of his generation. Born on March 31, 1967, in Weimar, Germany, Goerne grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a conductor, and his mother was a choir director. From a young age, Goerne showed a keen interest in music and began singing in choirs and playing the piano. Goerne studied at the Hochschule für Musik in Leipzig, where he trained under the guidance of Hans-Joachim Beyer and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. He also attended masterclasses with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Hermann Prey, which helped him refine his vocal technique and interpretation skills. In 1990, Goerne made his professional debut at the Leipzig Opera, where he performed the role of Papageno in Mozart's "The Magic Flute." He quickly gained recognition for his rich, warm voice and his ability to convey deep emotions through his singing. He went on to perform at some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Paris Opera. Goerne's repertoire is vast and includes works by composers such as Bach, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mahler, and Wagner. He is particularly known for his interpretations of Schubert's lieder, which he has recorded extensively. His recordings of Schubert's "Winterreise" and "Die schöne Müllerin" are considered some of the finest interpretations of these works. In addition to his opera performances, Goerne is also a sought-after concert singer. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, and Simon Rattle. Goerne has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1999, he was awarded the prestigious Gramophone Award for his recording of Schubert's "Winterreise." He has also been awarded the Echo Klassik Award, the Diapason d'Or, and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. In addition to his performing career, Goerne is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught masterclasses at institutions such as the Juilliard School in New York and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He is also a professor of song interpretation at the Hochschule für Musik "Hanns Eisler" in Berlin. Goerne's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant. His powerful voice and emotional depth have moved audiences around the world, and his recordings have become classics in their own right. He continues to perform and record, and his influence on the world of classical music is sure to endure for many years to come.

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