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George London: Between Gods and Demons
directed by Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017; produced by Oliver Becker, fl. 2002; performed by Hilde Zadek, Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano, 1948-, Deborah Polaski, Waldemar Kmentt and George London, 1920-1985, in George London: Between Gods and Demons (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2011), 2 hours 34 mins
George London was one of the most impressive bass-baritones of the postwar era. He sang on the side of Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi and Nicolai Gedda, to name only a few, and captured the audience’s hearts with his distinctive voice and his charismatic stage presence. Way too early he had to stop his singing car...
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directed by Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017; produced by Oliver Becker, fl. 2002; performed by Hilde Zadek, Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano, 1948-, Deborah Polaski, Waldemar Kmentt and George London, 1920-1985, in George London: Between Gods and Demons (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2011), 2 hours 34 mins
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George London was one of the most impressive bass-baritones of the postwar era. He sang on the side of Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi and Nicolai Gedda, to name only a few, and captured the audience’s hearts with his distinctive voice and his charismatic stage presence. Way too early he had to stop his singing career due to a vocal chord disease. The film portrays this exceptional artist in all its diversity, shows rare archive footage of his gre...
George London was one of the most impressive bass-baritones of the postwar era. He sang on the side of Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi and Nicolai Gedda, to name only a few, and captured the audience’s hearts with his distinctive voice and his charismatic stage presence. Way too early he had to stop his singing career due to a vocal chord disease. The film portrays this exceptional artist in all its diversity, shows rare archive footage of his great performances as an opera singer but also as an interpreter of traditional spirituals and operetta. Another important element of the film are interviews with his widow Nora London, with former colleagues, experts and current stars of the opera scene as Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano and Deborah Polaski, who have been taught by George London, supported in their career by the George London Foundation or see themselves as his followers.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary, Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Hilde Zadek, Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano, 1948-, Deborah Polaski, Waldemar Kmentt, George London, 1920-1985
Contributor
Oliver Becker, fl. 2002
Author / Creator
Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017, Hilde Zadek, Neil Shicoff, Catherine Malfitano, 1948-, Deborah Polaski, Waldemar Kmentt, George London, 1920-1985
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Person Discussed
George London, 1920-1985
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, Singers, Performing arts life, Classical Music
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Copyright © 2011 by Arthaus Musik GmbH
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Mirella Freni: A Life Devoted to Opera
directed by Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017; produced by Oliver Becker, fl. 2002; performed by Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Plácido Domingo, 1941-, Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989 and Mirella Freni, in Mirella Freni: A Life Devoted to Opera (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2010), 58 mins
Mirella Freni is one of the most remarkable soprano singers in the world of opera. She has been winning over audiences for half a century with her ever fresh and youthful vocals and with a voice quality which remains undiminished. The portrait shows Mirella Freni during masterclasses in her hometown of Modena; in...
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directed by Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017; produced by Oliver Becker, fl. 2002; performed by Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Plácido Domingo, 1941-, Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989 and Mirella Freni, in Mirella Freni: A Life Devoted to Opera (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2010), 58 mins
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Mirella Freni is one of the most remarkable soprano singers in the world of opera. She has been winning over audiences for half a century with her ever fresh and youthful vocals and with a voice quality which remains undiminished. The portrait shows Mirella Freni during masterclasses in her hometown of Modena; in an extended interview, filmed in the Teatro Comunale, Freni speaks about her extraordinary career. One of her first performances with L...
Mirella Freni is one of the most remarkable soprano singers in the world of opera. She has been winning over audiences for half a century with her ever fresh and youthful vocals and with a voice quality which remains undiminished. The portrait shows Mirella Freni during masterclasses in her hometown of Modena; in an extended interview, filmed in the Teatro Comunale, Freni speaks about her extraordinary career. One of her first performances with Luciano Pavarotti in Puccini’s 'La Boheme' is shown. Interviews with colleagues and friends such as famous tenor Placido Domingo and conductor Herbert von Karajan as well as Freni’s greatest stage performances, private pictures and rare material from the archive complete the portrait. 'I am really touched by this movie. I feel honoured by its sensitive presentation of my life, my career, my work as a teacher and my feelings about all these aspects.' Mirella Freni
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Plácido Domingo, 1941-, Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989, Mirella Freni
Contributor
Oliver Becker, fl. 2002
Author / Creator
Marita Stocker, fl. 2010-2017, Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, 1929-2004, Plácido Domingo, 1941-, Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989, Mirella Freni
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Person Discussed
Mirella Freni
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, Performance influences, Singers, Performing arts life, Expression in performance, Artistic collaboration, Classical Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Arthaus Musik GmbH
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