Geddas extraordinary range of recordings included some of the most challenging roles in the entire operatic repertoire. Nicolai gedda celebrity profile check out the latest nicolai gedda photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. After finishing high school, he took a job as a bank clerk in stockholm and earned extra money as a wedding singer. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nicolai gedda at the discogs marketplace. Swedish tenor nicolai gedda, whose international opera career stretched from his debut in 1951 through to his retirement 2003, has died at the age of 91. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. One of the most popular tenors of the 1960s and 1970s, nicolai gedda had an. Nicolai gedda possessor of one of the widestranging repertoires ever, phenomenal technique, and a bright, resonant voice with clarion high notes and a seductive mezza voice had one of the finest singing careers of the twentieth century. Of all the important tenors active during the latter half of the twentieth century, nicolai gedda was by far the most versatile and industrious, a questing musical spirit who left few areas of the operatic and song repertories unexplored. Les contes dhoffmann 1989 digital remaster, act iii. The most recorded tenor ever, swedishrussian stylistic chameleon nicolai gedda turned ninety this july. This autobiography is the first fulllength book in english on nicolai gedda, born in sweden in 1925 but deeply influenced by his russianborn stepfather, himself a singer with a renowned russian emigre.
The swedish tenor nicolai gedda born july 11, 1925 is a famous opera singer and recitalist. Nicolai gedda, a swedishborn singer who was one of the most renowned lyric tenors of the 20th century, performing dozens of roles on the worlds leading opera stages, died jan. He began taking lessons with ohman and later studied at. Nicolai gedda live in a te, o cara from i puritani.
He was singing well into his late 70s, recording the role of the emperor altoum in puccinis turandot and the high priest in mozarts idomeneo in 2003 the multilingual gedda had an active parallel career as a recital singer, with an extensive repertoire of french. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Nicolai gedda to enjoy in your home or car, or gift. Nicolai gedda musician music database radio swiss classic. Nicolai gedda eleven years ago, in the automn of 1955, nicolai gedda, a youthful duke in verdis rigoletto, last appeared at covent garden.
Nicolai gedda, a swedishborn singer who was one of the most renowned lyric tenors of the 20th century, performing dozens of roles on the worlds leading opera. With some two hundred recordings to his name, gedda was acclaimed the world over for his musical intelligence, and the beauty and control of his voice. I am looking forward very much to this production, especially as cellini is one of my favourite parts, said gedda. Nicolai harry gustav gedda ogsa kjent som harry gustaf nikolai lindberg fodt.
Nicolai gedda as the nemorino in donizettis lelisir damore photo credit. From 1929 to 1934 the family lived in leipzig, where he sang in church and performed russian songs at weddings and parties. Nicolai gedda, the swedish singer who rose from an impoverished childhood and a youthful career as a bank clerk to become one of the most celebrated tenors of the 20th century, died on jan. Nicolai and tania gedda live in lippen schweigen, the merry widow by herur22. Through a customer at the bank, he was introduced to the tenor carl martin ohman. January 8, 2017, tolochenaz, near lausanne, switzerland the swedish singer, nicolai harry gustav gedda real name.
Nicolai gedda has been my favorite tenor since my late 60s college years and i have recently run across this biography. Jan 08, 2017 nicolai gedda s lyrical style and suppleness of tone was especially apparent during the 1960s, when he began a series of lieder recitals ranging from dupac and francis poulenc, tchaikovsky and sergei rachmaninov, to a wide variety of scandinavian and german composers. Nicolai gedda live in snow storm vdolj po ulice metelica metjot by. Debuting in 1951, gedda had a long and successful career in opera until the age of 77 in june 2003, when he made his final operatic recording. Nicolai harry gustav gedda nikolaj ustinov was born on july 11, 1925, in stockholm, sweden.
Nicolai gedda, alltime greatest tenor with his velvet tones, exquisite phrasing and voice of liquid beauty brought him admirers the world over. Gabriel bacquier nicolai gedda montserrat caballe, et alli. Feb 10, 2017 nicolai gedda, the swedish singer who rose from an impoverished childhood and a youthful career as a bank clerk to become one of the most celebrated tenors of the 20th century, died on jan. There are 200 recordings on file in which nicolai gedda appears. Downloading links to operas and recitals of nicolai gedda. Warner classics honors him in the genre of which he early demonstrated complete masteryviennese operetta. Nicolai gedda bio, albums, pictures naxos classical music. The swedish singer, nicolai harry gustav gedda real name. Nicolai gedda biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
The tenor was one of the giants of opera in the 20th century, appearing in more than 200 recordings and collaborating with artists. Everybody knows that you are a multifaceted artist, with a large. Nicolai gedda shows easy voice exercise for warmups. This discography was generated by clor for the compiler. Biography and work for nicolai gedda, listen to classical music and albums or compositions by nicolai gedda online. Nicolai gedda turned 85 on 11 july this year 2010 and this jumbo box is a welltimed and fitting tribute to the aristocrat among singers. This autobiography is the first fulllength book in english on nicolai gedda, born in sweden in 1925 but deeply influenced by his russianborn stepfather, himself a singer with a renowned russian emigr choir. Opera news nicolai gedda, 91, versatile tenor whose career. Harry gustaf nikolai gadda, known professionally as nicolai gedda, was a swedish operatic tenor.
His confident tone, rich in expression and flexibility made the german. Now, a worldfamous and mature artist, he returns to london for the new production of berliozs benvenuto cellini. Jan 08, 2017 nicolai gedda stockholm, july 11, 1925tolochenaz, switzerland, january 8, 2017. Nicolai gedda tenor short biography bach cantatas website. In otto ackermanns socalled champagne series of 1950s emi recordingsmany costarring elisabeth schwarzkopfgedda sounds like a sly jeune premier. We scandinavian singers sing all these songs since we are very young, when we were student, because our teachers go by what stanislavsky says. Debuting in 1952, gedda had a long and successful career in opera until the age of 77 in june 2003, when he made his final operatic recording. The swedish tenor, whose career spanned more than half a century, has died aged 91. Nicolai gedda, 1959 harry gustaf nikolai gadda, 1 known professionally as nicolai gedda 11 july 1925 8 january 2017, 2 was a swedish operatic tenor. Gedda was gracious enough to grant an interview for wagneriana. Royal philharmonic orchestra ambrosian opera chorus. From the time of his debut in 1952 right through the remarkable 51 ensuing years of his career, the great lyrical tenor nicolai gedda won exceptional accolades for the virtuosity of his technique and breathcontrol, the radiant elegance and refinement of his.
He was adopted by his russianswedish aunt, named olga gedda, and her russian husband, named mikhail ustinov. Nicolai gedda, electrifying swedishborn operatic tenor. I have gradually slowed down on singing except for some recitals and church solos within the past several years and this book has turned me on to doing more again now. One of the most popular tenors of the 1960s and 1970s, nicolai gedda had an extraordinary array of successful recordings. This is a shame gedda s recording compares favorably with jussi bjorlings, and its usually a sacrilege to mention any other tenor in the same breath with bjorling. He was as consummate of a musician as he came, and the love for singing is apparent in everything i heard. Debuting in 1951, gedda had a long and successful career in opera until the age of 77 in june 2003. Harry gustaf nikolai gadda 11 july 1925 8 january 2017 the most celebrated tenors of the 20th century, died on jan. Opera news nicolai gedda, 91, versatile tenor whose. Unlike with so many other singers, no specific recording stands out as my introduction to his work. My favorite operetta heroes operettas by lehar and j. Infinity war fbi the goldbergs s07e21 les miserables venom 2018 naruto us ettv dora and the lost city of gold love hip hop atlanta guns akimbo the weekend little fires everywhere s01e01 the oval money heist season 4 pink adobe acrobat deadpool 2016 xmen 2pac megan thee stallion last kingdom. The child of a swedish mother and halfrussian father, nicolai gedda was brought up by his aunt olga gedda and his adoptive father mikhail ustinov, a cantor in the russian orthodox church. They returned to sweden after hitlers rise to power.
From the time of his debut in 1952 right through the remarkable 51 ensuing years of his career, the great lyrical tenor nicolai gedda won exceptional accolades for the virtuosity of his technique and breathcontrol, the radiant elegance and refinement of his phrasing. Nicolai gedda vokste opp hos sin tante olga gedda og adoptivfaren mikhail. The following is a selection of gedda studio recordings, either mentioned in the main text, appearing in. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. I dont remember the first time i heard nicolai geddas voice. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v. Skilled at languages, he performed operas in french, russian, german, italian, english, czech, and swedish, as well as one in latin. Having made some two hundred recordings, gedda is said to be the most widely recorded tenor in history. December 6, 20 was a finnish operatic bassbaritone, particularly associated with mozart roles. Born on 11 july 1925 in stockholm, the young nicolai moved with his family to leipzig in germany. Born in helsinki, tom krause studied medicine for three years with the intention of becoming a psychiatrist, while singing and playing the guitar in a jazz band, the jamcats.
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