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Big Deals.(singer Thomas Quasthoff; cellist Natalia Gutman)
Notable performers blow through New York all the time, but, now and then, there appears one who makes you stop and wonder. At the end of this past season, we had (at least) two such performers, one approaching famous, the other less known, but both striking in their own ways, and in similar ways.
We'll begin with Thomas Quasthoff: as remarkable a human being as he is a musician. He is a German bass-baritone, and he has acquired a large following. His concerts sell out, and his records sell fast. He has everything required to be a great singer: a supremely beautiful and adaptable voice; a rock-solid technique; keen musical intelligence; and those qualities that ...
- Working with voice students has Quasthoff singing life's praises.(Entertainment)
- Newspaper article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) June 30, 2002 700+ words
...hour is nearing midnight, Quasthoff is in a engagingly reflective...young people." Of course, Quasthoff has a job on the side. Ranked...and artists, among them the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony...classical vocal performance. Quasthoff had a major career in Europe...
- Top vocalist sings praises of Eugene, Bach Festival.(Arts & Literature)(Thomas...
- Newspaper article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) June 12, 2005 700+ words
...a must" for hikers. Quasthoff, who is considered one...room,'' he writes. Quasthoff has performed with such top orchestras as the New York Philharmonic, the Boston...CAPTION(S): Thomas Quasthoff has sung at the Oregon...
- Bronchitis forces singer Quasthoff out of festival.(Arts & Literature)(The...
- Newspaper article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) June 22, 2004 700+ words
...internationally acclaimed German singer Thomas Quasthoff, stricken with a case of bronchitis...years when the festival begins Friday. Quasthoff, considered one of the greatest bass...festival will be no less successful despite Quasthoff's absence. Tickets purchased for his...
- Audience witnesses a magical moment when Quasthoff takes the...
- Newspaper article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) July 4, 2002 700+ words
...FIRST appeared on the scene, Thomas Quasthoff astonished audiences as a singer. More...First, before attempting to place the Quasthoff of today in context, here's an extremely...to believe, but it's true. At 42, Quasthoff is on the hero's path of adventure...
- Quasthoff recital rises to the challenge.
- Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) Anthony, Michael March 13, 2002 700+ words
...even in a big concert hall. Thomas Quasthoff, the highly regarded German bass-baritone...Justus Zeyen. But the 42-year-old Quasthoff's talent is large, though his body...the evening were the aura of despair Quasthoff brought to Schubert's "Aufenthalt...
- Duetting with Tony, Cherie on his knee; Mighty baritone Thomas Quasthoff has...
- Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England) February 25, 2005 700+ words
...to meet the German baritone, Thomas Quasthoff. His hotel is crammed with delegates...being jostled by film crews is hard. But Quasthoff, too, requires privacy. He is a Grammy...he replies, bluntly. Having seen Quasthoff on stage, I am aware of his capacity...
- Quasthoff embraces Romantic repertoire.(Arts and Lifestyle)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Powers, Keith March 10, 2002 700+ words
Thomas Quasthoff, in recital at Jordan Hall, Friday...existing only to perform, it's Thomas Quasthoff. The German bass/baritone sang Schubert...exploring lost love, longing and heroism. Quasthoff has a barrel of an instrument, round...
- Quasthoff proves a Romantic for all ages.(Arts and Lifestyle)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Powers, Keith March 9, 2002 700+ words
Thomas Quasthoff, in recital at Jordan Hall, last night...existing only to perform, it's Thomas Quasthoff. The German bass/baritone sang Schubert...exploring lost love, longing and heroism. Quasthoff has a barrel of an instrument, round...