Birth

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April 15, 1968 in Frankfurt, Germany

Death

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December 15, 2015 in Berlin, Germany

Genre

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Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Stella Doufexis was a Greek-German mezzo-soprano who was widely regarded as one of the most talented classical music artists of her generation. Born on April 28, 1968, in Athens, Greece, Doufexis grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a conductor, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Doufexis showed a keen interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of six. At the age of 14, Doufexis moved to Germany with her family, where she continued her music education. She studied at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, where she received her diploma in voice and opera. She also studied with renowned vocal coaches such as Brigitte Fassbaender and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Doufexis made her professional debut in 1991 at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, where she performed the role of Cherubino in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." Her performance was widely praised, and she quickly established herself as one of the most promising young mezzo-sopranos in the world. Over the course of her career, Doufexis performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses and concert halls in the world, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Salzburg Festival. She was known for her powerful voice, her impeccable technique, and her ability to convey deep emotion through her performances. One of Doufexis's most notable performances was her portrayal of the title role in Richard Strauss's "Ariadne auf Naxos" at the Salzburg Festival in 2005. Her performance was widely regarded as one of the highlights of the festival, and it cemented her reputation as one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation. Doufexis was also a prolific recording artist, with over 30 recordings to her name. She recorded works by composers such as Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Schubert, as well as contemporary composers such as György Ligeti and Wolfgang Rihm. Her recordings were widely praised for their technical excellence and emotional depth. Throughout her career, Doufexis received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 2000, she was awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit for her outstanding achievements in the arts. She was also a recipient of the Echo Klassik award, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. Tragically, Doufexis's career was cut short by illness. In 2015, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and she passed away on December 1, 2015, at the age of 47. Her death was a great loss to the world of classical music, and she is remembered as one of the most talented and beloved mezzo-sopranos of her generation. In conclusion, Stella Doufexis was a Greek-German mezzo-soprano who made a significant impact on the world of classical music. Her powerful voice, impeccable technique, and emotional depth made her one of the most talented and beloved artists of her generation. Despite her untimely death, her legacy lives on through her recordings and the memories of those who were fortunate enough to see her perform.

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