Vanessa in Washington, D.C.
Thomas Hampson returns to Washington, D.C. to star in Samuel Barber’s Vanessa, a tale of self-discovery, longing, and the consequences of choices made in the pursuit of love. He will be joined by Nicole Heaston, J’Nai Bridges, Matthew Polenzani and Susan Graham.
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"Fanny and Alexander" available to watch on Medici
Thomas Hampson portrays Bishop Edward Vergerus in Fanny and Alexander, an adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s semi-autobiographical film Fanny och Alexander. Available from December 13, 2024
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Vanessa in Washington, D.C.
"Fanny and Alexander" available to watch on Medici
Thomas Hampson, America’s foremost baritone, hails from Spokane, Washington. He has received many honors and awards for his probing artistry and cultural leadership. He enjoys a singular international career as an opera singer, recording artist, and “ambassador of song,” maintaining an active interest in research, education, musical outreach, and technology. Comprising more than 150 albums, his discography includes winners of a Grammy Award, five Edison Awards, and the Grand Prix du Disque. Through the Hampsong Foundation which he founded in 2003 he employs the art of song to promote intercultural dialogue and understanding.
Guiding audiences through centuries of stories using personal anecdotes, historical monologues, and readings of his favorite poetry, Thomas Hampson shares in celebrating America’s history of song with audiences of all ages.
Developed with stage director Francesca Zambello and writer Royce Vavrek, the Song of America: Beyond Liberty tour will travel to all 50 states, as well as Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Working with premiere international venues, festivals, and schools, Thomas Hampson is guiding the next generation of young artists through in-person master classes, distance learning, workshops, seminars, and collaborative performances.
Annual engagements include events at the Heidelberger Frühling (Heidelberg Spring Music Festival), Manhattan School of Music, and Berlin's Boulez Saal.
Washington, D.C.
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Gianandrea Noseda, conductor
Nicole Heaston, Vanessa
J’Nai Bridges, Erika
Matthew Polenzani, Anatol
Susan Graham, The Old Baroness
Thomas Hampson, The Old Doctor
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“Thomas Hampson prête sa prestance et sa voix à l’horrible Évêque Edvard Vergerus, grand ennemi du jeune Alexander. Personnage oppressant et cruel, il incarne avec une verve glaçante ce père de substitution. Portée avec autorité, sa voix aux graves sombres, secs et incisifs, est parfaitement...
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