An introduction to the life and work of the acclaimed American baritone Thomas Hampson.

Who’s Thomas Hampson?

Thomas Hampson is a baritone singer from Spokane, Washington, USA. He’s maybe essentially the most well-known US baritone performing in the present day.

How outdated is Thomas Hampson?

Hampson was born on 28 June, 1955.

The place did he develop up?

Hampson was born in Elkhart, Indiana, however raised and educated in Spokane, Washington state.

What number of albums has Thomas Hampson launched?

So far, Hampson has launched greater than 150 albums and counting. A few of these recordings have gained awards, together with a Grammy Award, 5 Edison Awards, and the Grand Prix du Disque.

What opera roles is Thomas Hampson finest recognized for?

Hampson has sung greater than 80 roles, notably the title roles in Mozart‘s Don Giovanni, Rossini’s William Inform and The Barber of Seville, and Tchaikovsky‘s Eugene Onegin.

He is additionally an acclaimed performer of the operas of Verdi, with roles together with Posa in Don Carlos and Germont in La traviata. Hampson has additionally sung Amfortas in Wagner’s Parsifal and Scarpia in Puccini’s Tosca.

And what songs or lieder does Hampson sing?

He is without doubt one of the most necessary interpreters of German Romantic track, recognized particularly for his performances of Mahler songs. He has additionally undertaken a significant mission known as ‘Track of America’, in partnership with the Library of Congress. Consequently, Hampson is also known as the ;ambassador’ of American track.

He is even sung in musicals, together with Annie Get Your Gun, Kiss Me, Kate and a few Leonard Bernstein musicals: Great City and On the City.

Is Thomas Hampson married?

Sure, Hampson is married to Andrea Herberstein.

Does he have youngsters?

Thomas Hampson has three stepchildren from his marriage to his spouse Andrea Herberstein. ^{He additionally has one daughter, Meghan, from his first marriage.}

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