Masterclass with Kiri Te Kanawa at RSMI

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10 жыл бұрын

The inimitable Kiri Te Kanawa taught a a public masterclass at Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, where she serves as a faculty member for the Program for Singers. The masterclass was followed by a Q&A with audience members. For more information about RSMI, visit www.ravinia.org/Page/steans.
PROGRAM
Mozart: “Hai già vinta la causa” from Le nozze di Figaro (1:30)
Britten: "The Last Rose of Summer" from Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 4 (9:40)
Thomas Lehman, Baritone
Adam Nielsen, Piano
Duparc: Chanson triste (23:21) and La vie antérieure (34:27)
Damien Pass, Bass-baritone
Javier Arrebola, Piano
Verdi: “Ave Maria” from Otello (51:50)
R. Strauss: Morgen, Op. 27, No. 4 (1:04:32)
Hamida Kristofferson, Soprano
Javier Arrebola, Piano
Gounod: “Ah! lève-toi, soleil!” from Roméo et Juliette (1:17:18)
Liszt: “Pace non trovo” from Tre sonetti di Petrarci (1:23:02)
Michael Brandenburg, Tenor
Jooeun Pak, Piano
Followed by audience Q&A (1:32:10)

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@vocalmagick 9 жыл бұрын

"I didn't say anything naughty... not yet!" She's adorable. What an amazing teacher and coach, and so very easy to convey what she needs for the students to understand. What a woman, and what great young singers!

@wolfgangk1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kiri Te Kanawa for bringing attention to the fact that the Ave Maria is a prayer---I've heard it sung by many singers who have no idea of the mood monotone and spirit of the song.

@wotan10950 8 жыл бұрын

Kiri is brilliant in so many ways. Lovely teacher. She wasn't always my favorite singer in each role, but I remember seeing her in Traviata - I closed my eyes and said to myself, you will never again hear such a heavenly sound.

@harmonyharps4663 9 жыл бұрын

Dame Kiri is a most gracious teacher. What a privilege it must be for the students to attend her class. From the quality of the tenors' voices we have many years of wonderful operatic performances to attend.

@JuanFernando2012 8 жыл бұрын

With all my respect there are much beautiful voices in Mexico than other countries.. Mam Tekanawa, we need your teachings sometime in Mexico.

@clarkepaul837 3 жыл бұрын

MICHAEL BRANDENBURG.......FABULOUS VOICE, FABULOUS MUSICALITY, GENEROSITY AND INTELIGENCE......A REAL WONDERFUL SINGER.

@familypondman Жыл бұрын

What a teacher the great Kiri Te Kanawa is, brava!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@sexyfunboi 9 жыл бұрын

love her amazing

@LaurenOperaSwan 9 жыл бұрын

Bravo Javier!

@romainlefsab2812 2 жыл бұрын

Cette femme est un enchantement

@Dyers88 9 жыл бұрын

that moment at 1:12:00 when Kiri sings is just amazing

@leonbenj 8 жыл бұрын

+Dyers88 wow... immediately felt her

@christiaandhooghe Жыл бұрын

She still had it.

@llyngibson4160 7 ай бұрын

"Good Boy"!

@user-fm6bl3qx5k 2 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@Pacabelle 9 жыл бұрын

It must be pretty nerve-racking to sing Strauss' Morgen in front of Kiri Te Kanawa. She sets such a high standard for four last songs and all the orchestral songs by Strauss.

@ternitamas 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing voices, Kiri is so lovely also lol at 46:12 😂

@LordMgls 8 жыл бұрын

that version of "morgen" though... no where near it, in fact. but so nice from kiri that she still accepted to coach the singer despite that they were obviously not making a lot of progress.

@tuchapman2176 3 жыл бұрын

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa :)

@familypondman Жыл бұрын

What a Tenor Michael Brandenburg, when they tell us there are no Tenors anymore today, they are wrong, because there are, but the conducers and leaders of Operahouses, most of them are incapeble, they do kwow nothing, already for more then 50 years!

@Tkimba2 6 жыл бұрын

It's "vedrò", not "vedrrrrò", Dame Kiri

@bauchmann9971 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@danievantonder5064 2 жыл бұрын

Morgen. She (Dame Kiri) is downright wrong!

@caninbar 3 жыл бұрын

Italian diction needs serious work.

@suzannablakely4934 2 жыл бұрын

I loved Kiri's singing and thought she was a lovely person BUT OMG SHE MURDERS RABBITS!! SO HORRENDOUS, now I consider her awful.

@dwayneparker9844 9 жыл бұрын

My goodness, Te Kanawa is simply breathtaking, even singing with the cracked noted ... her voice just simply has a deeper resonance. It's simply a gift. Her high notes are not just high, but they're deep and multi-dimensional. She is a treasure and I treasure every note she sings.

@SingerGeneLeonard 10 жыл бұрын

WOW! I knew she was a Great singer but as a teacher she is so nice and complementry to each of the singers and so encouraging to them to help them. This is how we will have more great singers!

@federicachiraable 9 жыл бұрын

I only knew her as a fabulous singer, she is one of my favourite, and now I can appreciate her also as a teacher! What a kindness when she corrects the students to do better! Simply amazing, great Te Kanawa, for me THIS is the right way to teach! Thank you for having shared this video.

@Glowwriter 9 жыл бұрын

My favorite soprano is such a lovely person, too! These student singers are amazing!

@secretofsinging 8 жыл бұрын

This is what happens when a WONDERFUL LYRIC soprano..gets REALLY GOOD STUDENTS...she figured out immediately..where a singer needed to improve on the interpretation.... Wonderful coaching from a gorgeous and strong singer !!! Bravissima, Kiri. Thank you.

@peace-now 9 жыл бұрын

She really brings out the very best in the student. She extends above herself - is great! That is the essence of the masterclass.

@voicecoach4u 9 жыл бұрын

Ahhh what an absolutely lovely woman. Great teaching here.

@edwingerard8544 5 жыл бұрын

I just watched a Schwarzkopf master class then this one by Kiri. What a difference. Kiri starts by listening and understanding the overall need of the student, then zeroes in on his or her major needs. Schwarzkopf cuts them off after two seconds and focuses on some minor detail of pronunciation. They seldom can get past four bars, while she looks at her audience and gets laughs at her student's expense. Kiri te Kanawa is everything a teacher should be: With her, it's all about the student. not about the teacher!

@Bumblebeebeebee 3 жыл бұрын

Schwarzkopf was a fantastic teacher and really lifted the quality of her students. And I say that as a singer myself. No need for any bashing just because the listener might not feel comfortable with a certain style of teaching. I assure you that the students are grateful.

@Milo-mw8we 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you @edwin gerard, she is very sensitive with her approach. I may just add, with her it's all about serving the Art

@publicclammer 9 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully presented by all!

@emilyholsclaw3152 8 жыл бұрын

BRAVO, Javier. Love to hear you play. Michael you sound fantastic!!

@gimmeachallenge 9 жыл бұрын

Who is that wonderful bass (the second student)? Not only is his voice sublime, he's not too harsh on the eyes either! My God, I could listen to him and watch him for hours.

@ravinia 9 жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed the performance! The second performer is bass-baritone Damien Pass. Fortunately for you, KZfaq allows you to skip to his performance over and over again by clicking here: 23:21

@caninbar 8 жыл бұрын

+gimmeachallenge Yeah! Is he single? I think I'm in love...

@henrikgustav2294 8 жыл бұрын

+Zelmira i want that first pianist lol

@flyinghow 7 жыл бұрын

I agree...he is beautiful!

@caninbar 7 жыл бұрын

kai geddes That's a dark baritone!

@keymonmurrah4420 9 жыл бұрын

The pianist on "Morgen" is sublime!

@Eric-yw8vr 9 жыл бұрын

very gracious pointed remarks by Kiri...exacting and gentle

@matthewlaguerre 6 жыл бұрын

kiri is very gracious and sharp in her comments and adjustments. great combo.

@basileusmegas7667 8 жыл бұрын

great authority

@users1992 8 жыл бұрын

It's interesting at the end where she admitted that she only had one masterclass as a singer because of a harsh teacher. It's the age-old question, does a discouraging teacher help the student in the long run or does he/she destroy the student's confidence altogether?

@MrSwifts31 7 жыл бұрын

I teach singing,and have done so for 50 years (I am 70) and my maxim is:~ "Accentuate the positive,eliminate the negative"Lyrics courtesy of Johnny Mercer.

@johndlabella 9 жыл бұрын

Damien Pass is very musical. Needs a bi of technical work but that is an artist.

@gcmacyman 9 жыл бұрын

My goodness, what I wouldn't do to be part of a master class as a vocalist with the great opera stars like Kiri Te Kanawa

@jorgealbertojoselettera4829 7 жыл бұрын

Qué mujer tan delicada. BRAVA Kiri

@solti1414 8 жыл бұрын

its is DAME Kiri Te Kanawa

@65NART 5 жыл бұрын

SOLTI actually it is or it’s Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

@criminalsingerchris2486 8 жыл бұрын

Why no technical hints,....they all need them urgently....:-)

@kaigeddes 6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, a couple of them cannot sit in their space but I am sure it will come with more experience. Voices are technical but presence is what sells tickets.

@MrAndredekock 6 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to know whether the tenor, Michael Brandenburg, has been able to go on to a career on the international stage! He too really has a spiritual connection with his music and wonderful interpretation and I could only fault him on the glottal-stop he uses in breaking off his top notes that might in time do some damage. Otherwise this a beautifully rich baritone quality tenor voice, much like Mr Kauffman.

@davidhayton9881 9 жыл бұрын

The 'Morgen' is quite flat. I wish Dame Kiri had pointed out the intonation issues.

@theblueangel28 9 жыл бұрын

every one of them is a terrible performer but they sing well, and she was incredibly lovely and gracious

@acacia-bloom 9 жыл бұрын

The first baritone is constantly flat - strange she didn't point that out.

@joshdaniels2363 8 жыл бұрын

+Acacia Bloom He's also singing every single phrase essentially the same, he's singing through many of the rests ("vedro -- per man -- d'amore"), and he doesn't seem to be marrying the musical line with the text and what his character is saying and thinking. It feels very much as if he's on autopilot. Take a look at Joyce DiDonato working with Emmett O'Hanlon at Juilliard on this same piece. There's really a LOT more work to be done with it, besides keeping the pitch up (and the legato line flowing on the way down, which also doesn't seem to be going well).

@jbloveday9538 5 жыл бұрын

Josh Daniels Nothing like encouraging young singers is there?

@thomaslehmanbaritone 2 жыл бұрын

Because I wasn't.

@daleksupreme922 4 жыл бұрын

Did the students go out of their way to pick the most boring music possible? It takes a lot of analysis and phrasing to make simple melodies interesting and none of the students have the interest or maturity to do so.

@Tkimba2 6 жыл бұрын

Perché i maestri non insegnano ai ragazzi a cantare invece di fare certe facce idiote?

@thomaslehmanbaritone 5 жыл бұрын

We were not given this class to learn how to sing, nor act. Perhaps you could take a class in how to write kindly on the internet. Respectfully yours, a very happily, busily, and successfully working singer.

@Tkimba2 5 жыл бұрын

@@thomaslehmanbaritone infatti non mi riferivo alla lezione qua sopra...

@thomaslehmanbaritone 5 жыл бұрын

Così tanti grandi cantanti vengono dall'Italia ora.