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  Measha Brueggergosman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Measha Brueggergosman (born on June 28, 1977 at Fredericton, New Brunswick) is a critically acclaimed Canadian soprano, who performs both as a concert artist and opera singer.
As a child Brueggergosman began singing in the choir of her local Baptist church.
The opera and Brueggergosman was well received critics and audiences, and in 2000 it was filmed for the CBC.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Measha_Brueggergosman   (360 words)

  
 Measha: Voice of Dreams
anadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman astounded jury and the public of the JMMIC with her intensity and sensitivity.
Measha's stage presence and magnificent voice won over music lovers and critics, who were quick to compare her to the young Jessye Norman, another of her idols.
Measha is very definite about the importance of keeping her professional and personal lives separate.
www.scena.org /lsm/sm7-10/Measha-en.html   (1069 words)

  
 Which rising star has hit a high note in the James Rolfe opera Beatrice Chancy?
Measha Brueggergosman finds it a bit odd that she is working in North America more now than before she moved to Germany.
Brueggergosman studied German at the Goethe Institute in Dusseldorf and with tongue planted firmly in cheek says she is proud of the fact that under German law her linguistic abilities now qualify her to open a small business.
Brueggergosman is performing in Toronto December 7 with pianist Che Anne Loewen (a faculty member in the Faculty of Music) a program of Mozart, Schubert, Duparc, Wolf and spirituals at the Women's Musical Club as part of the Music in the Afternoon series.
www.newsandevents.utoronto.ca /bios/00/measha.htm   (714 words)

  
 Measha Brueggergosman, the Diva Next Door (washingtonpost.com)
Measha Brueggergosman's Sunday afternoon recital at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater was not only a delight in and of itself but also gave promise of much more to come.
Brueggergosman was born and raised in New Brunswick, which is, after Quebec, the most heavily French-speaking province of Canada.
Brueggergosman was accompanied by the vigorous and musical pianist J. Penna; the concert was presented by the Vocal Arts Society.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A6040-2004Nov22.html   (553 words)

  
 Measha Brueggergosman: Recent News
Measha appeared on the live telecast of the JUNO Awards and is the only classical musician to participate in Canada's nationally broadcast event.
Measha appears live on the CBC TV broadcast of The Giller Prize, as one of five hosts, and introduces the novel Runaway by Alice Munroe, which is nominated for the best English-language Canadian novel.
Measha was asked to be a presenter on this broadcast recognizing her involvement in Canada Reads, a national campaign focusing attention and energy on reading programs in elementary schools throughout the country.
www.measha.com /english/news.htm   (232 words)

  
 Rising star Brueggergosman just 'doing her job'
What Measha Brueggergosman is rooted in is her faith in Christ -- and she has made very productive choices in her chosen field.
Born Measha Gosman, she was very much influenced by her faith -- which, in turn, fed her musical interests.
Not long ago, Brueggergosman had a very public opportunity in Fredericton, where she was raised.
www.canadianchristianity.com /cgi-bin/na.cgi?nationalupdates/031023star   (658 words)

  
 International Women's Day - L'Oréal Paris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Measha has been honoured to sing for Queen Elizabeth II for the Royal Command performance, and for Nelson Mandela.
Measha says it sounds basic, but she wasn't quite aware of what it took to learn the works people were hiring her to sing.
Measha believes people gravitate to honesty and integrity, and giving others the benefit of the doubt means you'll get it right back.
www.atypic.ca /03/2b/oreal/journee-femme-2004/en/portraits_measha.html   (335 words)

  
 The Canada Council for the Arts - Sonia Chan, Measha Brueggergosman and Julie-Anne Derome win Canada Council music ...
Sonia Chan, of Toronto, Ontario, and Measha Brueggergosman, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, were selected as recipients of the Sylva Gelber Foundation Award, established in 1981 by Sylva Gelber of Ottawa.
Measha Brueggergosman is the winner of this special prize.
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman studied under Mary Morrison at the University of Toronto (Bachelor of Music) and with Edith Wiens in Germany (predoctoral studies).
www.canadacouncil.ca /news/releases/2003/ya127245416902031250.htm?colour=orange   (1295 words)

  
 Rising star just 'doing her job'
In 2004, Brueggergosman will also be releasing her first two CDs ­ one featuring the music of Berlioz, and the other works by Barber, Menotti and Copland.
Born Measha Gosman, she was very much influenced by her faith ­ which, in turn, fed her musical interests.
Not long ago, Brueggergosman had a very public opportunity in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where she was raised.
www.canadianchristianity.com /cgi-bin/bc.cgi?bc/bccn/1103/20star   (607 words)

  
 Concours International de Montreal des Jeunesses Musicales - Brueggergosman, Measha   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
By the close of the 2001-2002 season, Measha Brueggergosman will have given performances in Toronto, Ottawa, Berlin and Bonn, besides having made her debut on the stage of New York’s Carnegie Hall.
Next season, Measha Brueggergosman is scheduled to sing with the Toronto and Ottawa symphony orchestras as well as with the Cincinnati Opera.
A graduate of the University of Toronto, Measha Brueggergosman is currently studying with Edith Wiens in Augsburg, Germany.
www.jeunessesmusicales.com /chant2002/en/candidat/brueggergosman.asp   (183 words)

  
 Classics Today.com - Your Online Guide to Classical Music
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman really does have a lot to tell, and based on this promising recital we'll be hearing a lot more of it in the coming months and years, both on the opera stage and (hopefully) in concert.
Brueggergosman makes great and beautiful music from the larger gestures, mostly suggested from the notes rather than the words, and that's why listeners will not be disappointed from a pure listening standpoint.
Brueggergosman's voice normally is clear and bright and natural, and very well recorded--but its sound becomes harsh in loud sections.
www.classicstoday.com /review.asp?ReviewNum=8419   (653 words)

  
 Measha Brueggergosman - Result for Measha Brueggergosman - Meaning of Measha Brueggergosman - Definition of Measha ...
'''Measha Brueggergosman''' (born on June 28, 1977 at Fredericton, New Brunswick Fredericton, New Brunswick) is a critically acclaimed Canada Canadian soprano, who performs both as a concert artist and opera singer.
At age 20 Brueggergosman played the lead in the premiere of the opera '' Beatrice Chancy '' by James Rolfe.
The opera and Brueggergosman was well received critics and audiences, and in 2000 it was filmed for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation CBC.
www.mauspfeil.net /Measha_Brueggergosman.html   (459 words)

  
 The Scotsman - Critique - Festival countdown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Measha Brueggergosman is anxious enough to help you pronounce her name correctly, that she includes a sound file on her website.
For her Edinburgh debut, Brueggergosman is bringing songs by Ravel, Debussy, Duparc, Mahler and Aaron Copland - a choice of programme which places her firmly in Jessye Norman territory.
Brueggergosman has chosen her programme with care: "I learned Ravel’s Five Popular Greek Songs at university - they’re like the Spring dress from the 1980s you haven’t the heart to throw out, but still perfect for every occasion.
thescotsman.scotsman.com /critique.cfm?id=875482004   (594 words)

  
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It was evident to both Measha and the band that this was a partnership worth pursuing.
Measha, 23, has performed with the New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Kingston and Toronto Symphonies and has given recitals in Canada, United States, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and England.
Born in Fredericton, Measha received her Bachelor of Music in Voice from the University of Toronto, and was the only Canadian representative at the Pacific Music Festival in Japan.
www.derylgallant.ca /jivekings/cd2info.htm   (386 words)

  
 Stratford Summer Music Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Measha Brueggergosman is quickly becoming recognized as this country’s most important young soprano voice.
Brueggergosman now lives in Toronto but now she is being heard on the world’s most important stages.
Measha Brueggergosman and Doug Riley will appear in Knox Church as guest artists with Detroit’s Brazeal Dennard Chorale in a double-barreled program featuring first, the music of the ‘60’s and 70’s that became known as the “Motown Sound” and then, the traditional spirituals so inspirational to the American slaves.
www.stratfordsummermusic.ca /pressrelease.html   (1553 words)

  
 CTV.ca - Canadian soprano heads for Carnegie Hall debut- CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
Hailed as a rising star, Canadian soprano sensation Measha Brueggergosman is singing to the acclaim of audiences and critics worldwide.
Measha remembers when she first realized her talent.
A group of New Brunswickers called the Friends of Measha Gosman even went so far as to help pay for her undergraduate music studies at the University of Toronto.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVNews/1071082085841_66491285?hub=Entertainment&subhub=PrintStory   (348 words)

  
 The Indian River Festival -- The Festival
Measha Brueggergosman will be here to celebrate the opening of our 10th anniversary season and we could not be more delighted.
She has an incredible combination of stage presence reminiscent of the great divas of opera and a voice that is as warm and rich as it is technically exquisite.
Measha was awarded the Grand Prize at the 2002 Jeunesses Musicales Montreal International Competition and has been a prize winner in other renowned competitions including the Wigmore Hall in London, George London Foundation in New York, the Queen Sonja International Music Competition in Oslo, and the ARD Music Competition in Munich.
www.indianriverfestival.com /festival/concert_details.cfm?ID=37   (417 words)

  
 Edinburgh Festivals - Measha Brueggergosman
MAKING her Edinburgh Festival debut in the first of this year’s morning recitals at the Queen’s Hall yesterday, it is easy to see why the young Canadian singer Measha Brueggergosman has been hailed by some as the next Jessye Norman.
Still in her twenties, Brueggergosman already has an imposing stage presence redolent of the famed American diva, and her voice is destined to develop into something very special.
Once over the startling visual impact of bare feet, larger than life bright pink stole and hair to rival Struwwelpeter’s, it became increasingly evident that Brueggergosman’s strengths are rooted in rock solid technique, intuitive musicality and a rigorous intellectual understanding of the poetry she chooses to sing, whether French, German or American.
www.edinburgh-festivals.com /cityguide.cfm?id=948442004&vid=99   (227 words)

  
 UMS | Artist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Measha Brueggergosman was the name on the lips of audiences after the Hill Auditorium Re-Opening Concert in January.
The young Canadian soprano with the incredibly powerful voice made her UMS debut as planned with an aria by Jules Massenet, and then stepped in for an ailing colleague, performing several of William Bolcom’s cabaret songs with the composer at the piano.
Critically acclaimed by international press for her innate musicianship, radiant voice, and sovereign stage presence, Measha Brueggergosman returns for her UMS recital debut, with a program that combines both art song and cabaret.
www.ums.umich.edu /secondary/season/artist/artistpage.asp?pageid=224   (259 words)

  
 The Soprano - [Sunday Herald]
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman knows what Rushdie was getting at, and it’s her job to provide those moments as a matter of routine.
For all her experience and acclaim, Brueggergosman is only 27 years old, and she doesn’t really talk in the terms of high art or diva narcissism.
So Brueggergosman – who was then just Gosman, Bruegger being her Swiss husband’s name – became the resident singer and piano-girl of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
www.sundayherald.com /43497   (1032 words)

  
 University of Toronto - Great Past - Great Minds Bio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Born in New Brunswick, soprano Measha Brueggergosman was the winner of the 2001 Wigmore Hall International Song Competition in London and has gone on to win many other international competitions.
Brueggergosman premiered the title role of the new Canadian opera Beatrice Chancy by James Rolfe in Toronto, and reprised the role in performances in Halifax and Edmonton.
Brueggergosman has performed at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York, for the British Royal Family and for Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela.
www.greatpast.utoronto.ca /GreatMinds/ShowBanner.asp?ID=24   (145 words)

  
 enRoute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Then there’s larger-than-life soprano Measha Brueggergosman, an anti-diva who’s equally comfortable performing on stage with Bobby McFerrin or in front of Queen Elizabeth.
Measha Brueggergosman and John Mac Master, photographed by Lorne Bridgman in Toronto on March 25, 2004.
MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN AND JOHN MAC MASTER: Assisted by Joanne Klimaszewski and Jeremy Kohm.
www.enroutemag.com /e/archives/september04/archives01g.html   (142 words)

  
 Measha Brueggergosman | antikoan.net
Yesterday I received a letter in the mail from University of Michigan’s University Musical Society, announcing an upcoming song recital by Measha Brueggergosman on November 23, 2004.
We were very lucky to be able to find a date to present Measha this fall as her recital tour includes only three U.S. dates: Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and Ann Arbor’s Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
We believe that Measha holds the same long-term promise, and we’re delighted that we could establish a relationship with her so early in her career.
antikoan.net /node/318   (237 words)

  
 Mount Allison University News and Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Still in her early twenties, New Brunswick native Measha Brueggergosman has already carved out an important niche for herself in the performing world.
Brueggergosman’s impressive voice has garnered her many prizes in competitions, and has been heard in operas and concerts ranging from the new Canadian opera Beatrice Chancy (which was filmed for CBC Television) to lively, jazz-inspired “jams” with PEI’s Jive Kings.
Brueggergosman will perform with Canadian pianist Robert Kortgaard, who is in demand, as a collaborative artist, by many of the country’s finest musicians.
www.mta.ca /news/index.cgi?id=186   (229 words)

  
 Arts and Culture Centres of Newfoundland and Labrador - Debut Plus Concert Series - Measha Brueggergosman, Robert ...
If there ever was a voice to groom for operatic performance, it's said to be that of New Brunswick native Measha Brueggergosman.
She recently premiered both Andre Previn's Song Cycle Honey and Rue with Symphony Nova Scotia and the title role in a new Canadian Opera, Beatrice Chancy which was filmed by CBC TV.
Brueggergosman completed her Bachelor of Music Degree at the University of Toronto, with a major in vocal performance after being invited into the Opera Division in her second year of study.
www.artsandculturecentre.com /events/da_kortgaard.htm   (329 words)

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