The first singer who sang Die Stadt is truly remarkable. So is the accompanying pianist. I’ve heard many different performances of this piece, and this one is truly extraordinary.

"What I cannot read in your face, I do not hear." Of all the things Mr. Quasthoff says in his marvelous masterclass, this might be the most important for young singers to learn. He also points out something that science has demonstrated: a smile is audible in the human voice.

Wise, kind, funny, what an inspiration and a privilege for the young performers and us to witness it.

Totally absorbing. He is so full of insight. he knows exactly what to advise, he demonstrates wonderfully, and he is kindly, supportive and funny as well. What a treat for the young singer, the pianist and the audience!

what a remarkable man and artist!

@eduardofujita-osfundamento7306

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!!

Wow! Quasthoff is 60 here, and he still sounds extremely beautiful!

Thomas Quasthoff’s voice is beautiful from every angle.

Stunning masterclass. Some jolly fine young singers too.

Master. Respect.

I'm a pianist, not a singer but love watching Quasthoff's masterclasses!

@stepaushi

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I am a violinist but love watching any great musician giving a masterclass.

3 жыл бұрын

These masterclasses are for musicians, not singers 😉

@stepaushi

3 жыл бұрын

@ They are for musicians, including singers 🤓

@nickb220

10 ай бұрын

it's a goal of pianists to play like the voice and string instruments imo xD

Such a delight to listen to singers with their sonorous voice talk to each other xD

I've watched this twice, and every time my eyes tear up. I love the enthusiasm and energy he brings to these talented young men. And I love how they respond to him with greater and greater artistry.

3 жыл бұрын

I was stunned how precise and intelligent Thomas is as a teacher. So useful comments and suggestions!

Thomas Quasthoff: AN EXCEPTIONAL ARTIST, AND AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN!!!!!!! I LOVE HIS GREAT GENEROSITY AND HONESTY!!!!!! Edward Jowie, congratulations for your marvellous voice and your exceptional talent: BRAVISSIMO!!

What a sweet and inspiring man this is!

Zweite Teilnehmer ist besonders Eindrucksvoll!! Thomas Quasthoff Masterclass in Wigmore Hall

I cannot find the "Am Abschied" sung by a baritone... the baritone voice is so beautiful..

wonderful masterclass!

I am so impressed

really great performances/coaching. It even helped my as a hobbyist in understanding of singing and music.

Just wonderful ..

Thank you for sharing your voice with the world Thomas 🙏

Sehr, sehr schön! 😃👍

The lesson at 1:56:00 is gold worthy! I feel envy for that student's luck!

@brahmsianer5899

Жыл бұрын

"Trust your voice, it's very beautiful" - That's a scentence the student won't ever forget

"Die Stadt" is a genial composition. almost impressionist

Томас Квастхофф лучший, невероятный талант и удивительный человек.

I appreciate that he will have none of the cheap effects with ‘voce bianca’ at the start of ‘Die Stadt’.

Danke sehr!

Edward jowie....what a fantastic voice!!!! Do you have any recordings? This voice is to be watched

I am surprised that something so tall isn't a bass!

I have never been interested in opera....but Thomas voice is magical

@Stroem1000

4 жыл бұрын

This is not opera. :-)

@abbdabb6219

4 жыл бұрын

Aleksander Strøm what is it?

@Stroem1000

4 жыл бұрын

​@@abbdabb6219 It's 'Lied Singing' which is classical art song in the German tradition. Although, some may argue that it's a subgenre of opera...

@yurimeyrowitz6788

3 жыл бұрын

@@abbdabb6219 - Concert, or rather, Chamber music / singing, as opposed to the stage or theater...

I love Thomas with all my heart. The part at 29:40 made me laugh so hard!

00:00 Intro Jonathan Eyers, baritone. Marina Staneva, piano. 01:35 Student self introduction. 01:53 Die Stadt (Schwanengesang, D. 957) - Franz Schubert. 21:33 Schöne Wiege meiner Leiden, Op. 24 - Robert Schumann. Edward Jowie, bass-baritone. Lucy Colquhoun, piano. 46:02 Student entry. 46:50 Sehnsucht, D. 636 - Franz Schubert. 01:13:25 Romanze - Robert Schumann. 01:29:02 Interval. Michael Ronan, bass-baritone. Michel Xie, piano. 01:48:13 Student self introduction. 01:49:05 Liebeszauber - Clara Schumann. 02:14:48 Beim Abschied - Clara Schumann. 02:30:06 Thomas Quasthoff's announcement. Theo Perry, baritone. Guy Murgatroyd, piano. 02:30:52 Student self introduction. 02:31:53 Die Taubenpost (Schwanengesang, D. 957) - Franz Schubert. 03:02:17 Von ewiger Liebe - Johannes Brahms.

46:06 failed Handshake lol

@brucebodden513

4 жыл бұрын

He's not trying to shake his hand, he's putting the music on the stand --- oh, I see. Yeah, the guy totally misses it :-P

I'd love to know the names of the singers he's coaching.

60 and sounding like that?! Wauw, give me the age of 60 then.. Saying that as a tenor 😅

Surprised the second singer didn't want to shake Thomas hand.

@danielleaurora9828

Ай бұрын

I think it truly was a matter of nerves

38:04 He is also a human metromone. 😂 That he can produce this sound and this resonant… 😳

why is that second woman sitting in tne background doing nothing during the second performance?

@norbertbustke3444

Жыл бұрын

oh my God now I saw it: she turns the pages

Ich finde den Thomas Quasthoff toll. Er ist witzig und schlagfertig. Und hat als Lehrer was zu bieten. Man sieht aber bei den Sängern zu wenig Atmung. Das kritisiert Renee Fleming oft in den Meisterkursen. Bei einigen sieht man gar nichts. Damit zu wenig Support. Alle großen Sänger tun es. Gerade der letzte Sänger steht zusammengefallen da.

which piece is played at the opening.. Schubert, I'd guess

@mintdb8365

4 жыл бұрын

Mendelsohn octet

@clavessin12

3 жыл бұрын

Am fernen Horizonte from Schwanengesang. Schubert.

@seanmarshall7529

3 жыл бұрын

@mind DB merci

@seanmarshall7529

3 жыл бұрын

@@mintdb8365 thanks soo much kzread.info/dash/bejne/a36IqpaTlK3Jms4.html

I think he could give more technical advice, rather than imitating flows!

@clefnoteproductions6695

9 ай бұрын

It's difficult to get to technical or deal with technique in 30 or 40 minutes. You can bring a voice out, help them with interpretation, where to breathe, or how to pace a piece, perhaps address vowels and consonants but doing more in such a short time is difficult in my opinion

Nothing gets past him. Absolute perfectionist. I know it’s beneath the dignity of such a great artist, but I’d love for him to play a character in the Star Wars universe. He could sing arias while wielding a lightsaber!