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  Richard Danielpour - Elegies
Miss von Stade appears regularly on television, through numerous PBS and other broadcasts, including a gala concert for the San Francisco Symphony to open the 1998-99 season at New York's Carnegie Hall and a "Live from Lincoln Center" television event opening the 1999 season of the Mostly Mozart Festival, both broadcast throughout North America.
Frederica von Stade is the holder of honorary doctorates from Yale University, Boston University, the Georgetown University School of Medicine, and her alma mater, the Mannes School of Music.
In 1998, Miss von Stade was awarded France's highest honor in the Arts, when she was appointed as an officer of L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and in 1983 she was honored with an award given at The White House by former President Ronald Reagan in recognition of her significant contribution to the arts.
www.sonyclassical.com /music/60850/frederica.html   (1104 words)

  
 Frederica von Stade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In addition to her opera work, she has also performed and recorded new recordings of numerous musicals, such as The Sound of Music and Show Boat, as well as appearing on numerous PBS specials, most notably in 1991's A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert.
von Stade was the featured performer at the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
von Stade was the idol of a key character in the CBS series Northern Exposure (her music appeared on its original soundtrack album).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Frederica_von_Stade   (173 words)

  
 Releases :: Metropolitan Opera’s Frederica von Stade at Moravian
In November 1995, Miss von Stade's return to New York's Carnegie Hall for a sold-out recital was the culmination of an extensive, critically acclaimed recital tour which took her prominent venues throughout North and South America.
Miss von Stade's 1996-97 season begins with a gala concert with the San Francisco Symphony to open their season and is followed by performances with Washington's National Symphony, under the direction of Leonard Slatkin.
Frederica von Stade is the holder of honorary doctorates from Yale University, Boston University, the Georgetown University of Medicine, and her alma mater, the Mannes School of Music.
www.moravian.edu /news/releases/2001/002.htm   (1081 words)

  
 Releases :: Frederica von Stade to perform at Moravian College – December 1
Described by The New York Times as "one of America's finest artists and singers," Frederica von Stade remains at the peak of her extraordinary career and continues to be extolled as one of the music world's most beloved figures.
The von Stade’s recital, which will include holiday-specific selections, replaces the scheduled concert by soprano Dawn Upshaw that was recently canceled due to illness.
Frederica von Stade is in the midst of the third decade on an extraordinary career and continues to reign as one of the music world's most beloved figures.
www.moravian.edu /news/releases/2003/145.htm   (407 words)

  
 Frederica von Stade Bio
Frederica von Stade's orchestral repertoire is equally broad, embracing works from the Baroque to those of today's composers.
Frederica von Stade is the holder of honorary doctorates from Yale University, Boston University, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (which holds a Frederica von Stade Distinguished Chair in Voice), the Georgetown University School of Medicine, and her alma mater, the Mannes School of Music.
In 1998 Miss von Stade was awarded France's highest honor in the Arts when she was appointed as an officer of L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and in 1983 she was honored with an award given at The White House by President Reagan in recognition of her significant contribution to the arts.
www.knoxvillesymphony.com /bios/vonstade.htm   (1002 words)

  
 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features
Frederica von Stade with the Honolulu Symphony; Samuel Wong, conductor
Von Stade, 58, hoped to be a Broadway singer, but she became curious about opera while attending music school to learn to read music.
Von Stade said, as a mother, she related easily to her character.
starbulletin.com /2003/03/21/features/story6.html   (759 words)

  
 Los Angeles Philharmonic Association - Performer Details
Frederica von Stade's 1999-2000 season begins with a series of concerts and recitals.
In addition to her appearance in the title role in The Merry Widow, celebrating her 30th anniversary with the Metropolitan Opera, Miss von Stade opens the season for Dallas Opera as Sesto in La clemenza di Tito.
In concert, Frederica von Stade appears with the London Philharmonia, under the direction of Leonard Slatkin, as well as the Milwaukee Symphony and the Louisville Orchestra.
www.laphil.org /resources/performer_detail.cfm?id=398   (1132 words)

  
 A Winter Madrigal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Frederica von Stade was undeniably the highlight at the Chanticleer concert on March 9
Frederica von Stade and Chanticleer, at Symphony Hall performing Canteloube, Mahler, Leon, Heggie, and others, in Symphony Hall, Boston, March 9.
Christopher Fritzsche was frequently featured in arrangements of the Canteloube and Mahler, and von Stade acknowledged him specially for being the voice most often floating, incredibly, above her own, with perfect intonation and a full rich sound, to boot.
www.baywindows.com /main.cfm?include=detail&storyid=55488   (606 words)

  
 Britt Festivals - Frederica von Stade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Recognized as one of the most beloved musical figures of our time, Frederica von Stade has enriched the world of classical music for three decades with her appearances in opera, concert and recital.
Joshua Kosman of the San Francisco Chronicle writes, "Even if she were not one of the great singers of our day, mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade could probably draw a full house of people eager just to be in her presence and watch her be herself.
von Stade (affectionately known to her fans and friends as "Flicka") is the featured guest at our opening night gala concert on Friday, July 30.
www.brittfest.org /meetflicka.htm   (167 words)

  
 LA Opera Review: Return of Ulysses
Thomas Allen and Frederica von Stade are certainly among the greatest interpreters of the two leading roles, and the remainder of the casting is superb through and through.
Von Stade's Penelope, perfected over many years of experience (she has been singing the part at least since 1976 when she debuted at New York City Opera) is of searing intensity.
Watching her move, watching her act, hearing her sing (often in a beautiful low-lying area of her voice I've heard too infrequently before), is among the greatest experiences I have had in the musical theater.
www.sandiego-online.com /opera/ulysses.stm   (1312 words)

  
 Sioux City Symphony   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Endowed with a supple mezzo-soprano voice and a presence distinguished by her geniune warmth and elegance, von Stade is considered one of the great opera stars of our time.
Known to family, friends and fans by her nickname "Flicka," von Stade has enriched the world of classical music for three decades.
von Stade is a familiar face and voice to millions through her numerous featured appearances on "Live from Lincoln Center" and other popular PBS telecasts.
www.siouxcitysymphony.org /archive/frederica.htm   (182 words)

  
 NC Symphony | News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Described by The New York Times as “one of America’s finest artists and singers, Frederica Von Stade remains at the peak of her extraordinary career and continues to be one of the music world’s most admired figures.
Miss Von Stade is acclaimed for her striking portrayals in leading roles at major international opera houses.
Frederica Von Stade is also the recipient of several honorary degrees and a special Presidential commendation in recognition of her contribution to the arts.
www.ncsymphony.org /news/detail.cfm?nid=60   (350 words)

  
 Frederica von Stade, Mezzo-Soprano
Described by the New York Times as "one of America's finest artists and singers," Frederica von Stade continues to be extolled as one of the music world's most beloved figures.
Frederica von Stade begins the 2005-06 season with her first-ever performances of the title role in La Grand Duchesse de Gerolstein with Los Angeles Opera in a new production directed by famed movie director Garry Marshall.
Miss von Stade can also be seen in concert and recital performances throughout the season, including Brahms' Alto Rhapsodie with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, an extensive tour in duet recital with bass Samuel Ramey, and a program of the music of Pauline Viardot at London's Wigmore Hall and Paris's Théâtre Musical de Paris.
www.fredericavonstade.com /biography.html   (1141 words)

  
 The Official Site of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Bryn Terfel was born and raised in northern Wales, where he was singing onstage in Eisteddfod competitions by the age of four.
Frederica von Stade's career has taken her to the stages of the world's great opera houses and concert halls.
From the Nigerian carol "Betelehemu" to "Tua Bethlehem dref," a Welsh carol sung by Bryn Terfel, and "A Bethleem allons vite!" a Czech carol sung by Frederica von Stade, the international flavor of the program reflects the common bond of Christmas shared throughout the world.
www.mormontabernaclechoir.org /products/product?product_id=55   (448 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Sound Of Music (1987 Studio Cast) [CAST RECORDING]: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
There are also obviously the two songs that were written specially for the movie, and the novelty of this soundtrack is the fact that it includes some previously unrecorded music such as the Grand Waltz during the party, and the nature music.
Frederica von Stade, though she sounds a little too superflous, gives a deliciously ripe performance as Maria.
Frederica von Stade's Maria is too operatic at some numbers, but her Maria is good.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000003CUQ?v=glance   (1013 words)

  
 Jake Heggie Calendar of Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Concert at the Guggenheim Museum (NYC) with singers Frederica von Stade, Zheng Cao, Lisa Delan; flutist Eugenia Zukerman; cellist Matt Haimovitz; pianists Kristin Pankonin and Jake Heggie.
Frederica von Stade sings “Paper Wings” with the Knoxville Symphony; Lucas Richman, conductor.
Jake accompanies soprano Kristin Clayton, mezzo-sopranos Frederica von Stade and Catherine Cook, baritone Curt Branom, and children from the Waldorf School of the Peninsula in a benefit concert for Waldorf.
s92847765.onlinehome.us /n_calendar.htm   (2610 words)

  
 Sound Recordings Review--Rossini: Otello   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Frederica von Stade (Desdemona); Nucci Condo (Emilia); José Carreras (Otello); Salvatore Fisichella (Rodrigo); Gianfranco Pastine (lago); Samuel Ramey (Elmiro); Keith Lewis (Lucio); Al.
Of course all Desdemonas, Shakespeare’s and Verdi’s as well as Rossini’s, tend to droop; the lady is constantly pleading for understanding and bemoaning her fate.
But Rossini wrote some strong dramatic recitatives for her and a fiery display aria, and though von Stade sings all the notes prettily she fails to project the vigorous side of the character.
www.jcarreras.com /articles/pre_1990/arg0480a.stm   (1140 words)

  
 The Philadelphia Orchestra - News
Fischer, Saint-Saëns's Havanaise and Ravel's Tzigane; Frederica von Stade performing arias from Offenbach's The Grand Duchess of Gérolstein and La Périchole; and two additional works by Ravel, his much loved Alborada del gracioso and the Second Suite from Daphnis and Chloé.
Since her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1970, mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade has sung nearly all of her great roles with that company.
von Stade's orchestral appearances include the Boston Symphony, the Chicago Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, the New York Philharmonic, and the London Symphony.
www.philorch.org /styles/poa02e/www/news_20041220.html   (1862 words)

  
 Opera star Frederica von Stade teams with Chanticleer in Sept. 24 Hancher concert
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Mezzo-soprano opera star Frederica von Stade will be the featured soloist when Chanticleer, America's only full-time classical vocal ensemble, returns to the University of Iowa Hancher Auditorium for a concert at 8 p.m.
Von Stade has been a frequent collaborator with Heggie, from whom she commissioned the song cycle "Paper Wings" in 1997.
Described by the New York Times as "one of America's finest artists and singers," von Stade has performed on the stages of the world's great opera houses for more than three decades.
www.uiowa.edu /~ournews/1999/september/0903stade.html   (826 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | Duo to join choir for yule treat
This week, the American mezzo-soprano will be making her third appearance with Utah's world-famous choir, along with the Orchestra at Temple Square, for their annual Christmas concerts Thursday through Saturday in the LDS Conference Center.
Von Stade won't be facing the choir alone this time.
Von Stade and Terfel will also be guests at the "Music and the Spoken Word" broadcast next Sunday morning.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,565036702,00.html   (800 words)

  
 And Then One Night, The Making of Dead Man Walking: Creative Process: The Players: Frederica von Stade: Biography
Mezzo-soprano Frederica Von Stade, at the peak of an extraordinary career, continues to be one of the world's most beloved and admired artists.
At ease as the heroines of Rossini's La Cenerentola and Il Barbiere di Siviglia, she is also an excellent stylist in French repertoire and is one of the favorite interpreters of the great "trouser roles" - from Strauss's Octavian and Composer to Mozart's Idamante and Cherubino.
Frederica von Stade was awarded France's highest honor in the arts when she was appointed an officer of L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 1998.
www.pbs.org /kqed/onenight/creativeprocess/players/vonstadebio.html   (194 words)

  
 Frederica von Stade Tickets @ Kickin' Tickets, inc.
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 NPR's SymphonyCast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
PT Host Fred Child asked the president of the Chicago Symphony, Henry Fogel, whether this is a harbinger of a more serious crises to come in the classical music industry.
She began at the top, making her debut with the Metropolitan Opera in 1970, and she has since sung nearly all of her great roles with that company.
von Stade was appointed as an officer of l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Republic of France.
www.npr.org /programs/symphonycast/archives/020106.extra.html   (1723 words)

  
 Buy ( L ): Frederica von Stade - French Opera Arias   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
These French opera arias, sung by Frederica von Stade, my favorite mezzo-soprano, were recorded early in her career, and they are a delight.
Here is Frederica Von Stade in peak form, singing near deffinitive versions of great French arias.
Recorded at the beginning of her career in 1976, this shows Frederica Von Stade as a bright, accomplished singer with a distinctive sound, a bit softer, smaller, and fresher than her voice is now.
classical.video-dvd.com.ru /C_51266/G_B00000C28R/Frederica-von-Stade--French-Opera-Arias.html   (319 words)

  
 Meridian Magazine : : Church Files to Intervene in Plaza Lawsuit
SALT LAKE CITY — America’s beloved mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and Europe’s pre-eminent baritone, Bryn Terfel, will share the stage as guest performers for this year’s Christmas concerts by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
It is one thing to hear their incredible voices but blending them together with each other and the choir has the makings of an unforgettable evening of musical inspiration,” said Craig Jessop, music director for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Described by the New York Times as “one of America’s finest artists and singers,” Frederica von Stade is recognized as one of the most beloved musical figures of our time.
www.meridianmagazine.com /churchupdate/031112concerts.html   (569 words)

  
 SendMeMovies.com - Frederica Von Stade Sings Arias: Mozart/ Rossini/ Von Stade/ de Waart - SACD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Overture to Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) (Cavatina (Rosina) Una voce poco fa) Composer: Gioachino Rossini Length: 5:52 Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)), Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) Conductor: Edo de Waart Orchestra/Ensemble: Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 2.
Otello, opera (Canzona (Desdemona) Assisa a' piè d'un salice) Composer: Gioachino Rossini Length: 13:41 Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)), Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) Conductor: Edo de Waart Orchestra/Ensemble: Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 3.
Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492 (Canzona (Cherubino) Voi, che sapete) Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Length: 3:15 Performers: Frederica Von Stade (Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)), Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) Conductor: Edo de Waart Orchestra/Ensemble: Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra 6.
www.sendmemovies.com /pc-58194-214-frederica-von-stade-sings-arias-mozart-rossini-von-stade-de-waart-sacd.aspx   (371 words)

  
 Santa Clara University - Center of Performing Arts - flicka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
von Stade works with Santa Clara University voice students on the operatic repertoire.
von Stade's stunning vocal talent and participate in a conversation in which she reflects on her vocation as a professional artist.
Von Stade has made over seventy recordings with every major label, including complete operas, aria albums, symphonic works, solo recital programs, and popular crossover albums.
www.scu.edu /cpa/events/flicka.cfm   (453 words)

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