Robert Holl (baritone)

Robert Holl (baritone)

Programme

Songs of Schubert


Schubert: Im Freundeskreis

Experience an evening in Schubert's circle of friends. The title of the programme is closely linked to Schubert's friends and acquaintances in Vienna. The sung poems were mostly written by young poets from Schubert's immediate circle of friends, who were enthusiastic about his music. And just as good friends talk about everything, so these songs cover the breadth and depth of existence. Robert Holl tells Opus Klassiek: "The meaning of life has always been a very important theme for me. Maybe more intense as I get older. A large part of Schubert's lyrics is about that. I've carried that with me all my life, and not just at times when I was struggling."


Robert Holl

In Robert Holl, Schubert's songs find a more than dedicated singer. For years the Rotterdam singer has belonged to the international top of Dutch song singers and sings in the most important concert halls of the world, such as the famous Viennese Musikverein. Holl also excelled as an opera singer in the famous Wagner temple in Bayreuth, where he was one of the few Dutch singers to play various leading roles in, among others, Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and Parsifal. Yet for Robert Holl, nothing beats a song night around Schubert. In 1990 he was awarded the prestigious honorary title 'Kammersänger' by the city of Vienna for his merits in the art of song.


Roger Braun

There are few accompanists who know how to be as in sight as Roger Braun. Although he was initially prepared for a solo career, he devoted himself entirely to the accompaniment of songs. He has won several foreign competitions for song accompaniment, such as the International Paula Lindberg-Salomon Competition in Berlin and the Wigmore Hall International Song Competition in London. "The awards paved the way for my international career as an accompanist. They are beautiful experiences. They make you feel like you're on the right track."


Roger Braun on the art of song accompaniment:
"Every day a singer can sound different. If you, as a pianist, do not take this into account, you are not suitable for this profession. You have to keep an eye on everything. If a singer doesn't feel well for once and goes through his party quite heavily, you have to pull him over the mountain at a certain pace."
(Read the interview with Roger Braun.)

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Franz Schubert liederen Edesche Liedrecitals bariton piano Bösendorfer Imperial 290 Seizoen '18-'19 Im Freundeskreis Schubertiade
Friday 9 November 2018, 20:00

What does star baritone Robert Holl have to do with Schubert? Are they the lyrics of life? Or the lilting melodies in which you can hear every mood change? Anyway, few singers made as much furore with Schubert's songs as Robert Holl. The city of Vienna even promoted him to 'Kammersänger der Stadt Wien'. Enjoy Schubert's most beautiful songs, sung by the internationally renowned Robert Holl, in the Edesche Concert Hall!

When and where

Begin time:
Friday 9 November 2018, 20:00

The Edesche Concert Hall. Unheard of acoustics, intimate beauty, one of the most beautiful concert grand pianos in the Netherlands with the very best musicians. From one hour before the start of the concert you are welcome in the Edesche Concert Hall, for example for a cup of coffee in advance. Please note: during the performance we do not grant access to the concert hall The Edesche Concertzaal is unsubsidized and is made possible by Eskes Media / DagjeWeg.NL.

  • Many payment options online;
  • Stage Gift Card OK, also online;
  • Free coffee/drinks/breakfasts;
  • Free wardrobe;
  • Free luxury program magazine;
  • Free and paid parking in the vicinity;
  • ECLive! Listen to the concert again in high quality afterwards (at selected concerts);
  • Enjoy the Edesche Concert Hall Diner at the adjacent atmospheric restaurant Buitenzorg;
  • Subsidy free and independent. Sponsor: DagjeWeg.NL Tickets;
  • NPO Radio 4 broadcasts regularly from the Edesche Concertzaal. Listen again to e.g.

Edesche Concertzaal

Amsterdamseweg 9, Ede

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