Songs to texts from “Des Knaben Wunderhorn” by Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano set to music by Johannes Brahms and others and selected folk songs The festival finale is a promise for the future. In the final concert of the current Liedakademie year, the young Lied singers and pianists will present the results of their in-depth work over four course units with Thomas Hampson and Susan Manoff. The Akademie will also contribute to the Brahms focus of Heidelberger Frühling 2024: all participants will perform a Brahms setting from “Des Knaben Wunderhorn” as well as another Brahms song. Stay tuned { … }

In this public master class with Thomas Hampson, the artists of the Liedakademie work on musicality, technique and expressiveness. The audience is allowed to look over their shoulders and gain exciting insights into the work of one of the great Lied-artists of our time. Admission to Liedakademie events is free for students, trainees and pupils.

In this public master class with Thomas Hampson, the artists of the Liedakademie work on musicality, technique and expressiveness. The audience is allowed to look over their shoulders and gain exciting insights into the work of one of the great Lied-artists of our time. Admission to Liedakademie events is free for students, trainees and pupils.

In this public master class with Thomas Hampson, the artists of the Liedakademie work on musicality, technique and expressiveness. The audience is allowed to look over their shoulders and gain exciting insights into the work of one of the great Lied-artists of our time. Admission to Liedakademie events is free for students, trainees and pupils.

In this public master class with Thomas Hampson, the artists of the Liedakademie work on musicality, technique and expressiveness. The audience is allowed to look over their shoulders and gain exciting insights into the work of one of the great Lied-artists of our time. Admission to Liedakademie events is free for students, trainees and pupils.

Franz Schubert, declared the English musicologist George Grove in 1883 in fervently Romantic tones, only had to “read the poem, and the appropriate tune, married to immortal verse (a marriage, in his case, truly made in heaven), rushed into his mind, and to the end of his pen.” In a creative life spanning less than 20 years, Schubert wrote over 600 songs—a musical treasure trove that is as diverse as it is inexhaustible. The Pierre Boulez Saal’s Schubert Week, curated by Thomas Hampson, once again unites a group of veteran and up-and-coming artists to explore a selection of these works, { … }

Franz Schubert, declared the English musicologist George Grove in 1883 in fervently Romantic tones, only had to “read the poem, and the appropriate tune, married to immortal verse (a marriage, in his case, truly made in heaven), rushed into his mind, and to the end of his pen.” In a creative life spanning less than 20 years, Schubert wrote over 600 songs—a musical treasure trove that is as diverse as it is inexhaustible. The Pierre Boulez Saal’s Schubert Week, curated by Thomas Hampson, once again unites a group of veteran and up-and-coming artists to explore a selection of these works, { … }

Franz Schubert, declared the English musicologist George Grove in 1883 in fervently Romantic tones, only had to “read the poem, and the appropriate tune, married to immortal verse (a marriage, in his case, truly made in heaven), rushed into his mind, and to the end of his pen.” In a creative life spanning less than 20 years, Schubert wrote over 600 songs—a musical treasure trove that is as diverse as it is inexhaustible. The Pierre Boulez Saal’s Schubert Week, curated by Thomas Hampson, once again unites a group of veteran and up-and-coming artists to explore a selection of these works, { … }

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

In this public master class with Thomas Hampson, the artists of the Liedakademie work on musicality, technique and expressiveness. The audience is allowed to look over their shoulders and gain exciting insights into the work of one of the great Lied-artists of our time. Admission to Liedakademie events is free for students, trainees and pupils.

In this public master class with Thomas Hampson, the artists of the Liedakademie work on musicality, technique and expressiveness. The audience is allowed to look over their shoulders and gain exciting insights into the work of one of the great Lied-artists of our time. Admission to Liedakademie events is free for students, trainees and pupils.

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

Franz Schubert, declared the English musicologist George Grove in 1883 in fervently Romantic tones, only had to “read the poem, and the appropriate tune, married to immortal verse (a marriage, in his case, truly made in heaven), rushed into his mind, and to the end of his pen.” In a creative life spanning less than 20 years, Schubert wrote over 600 songs—a musical treasure trove that is as diverse as it is inexhaustible. The Pierre Boulez Saal’s Schubert Week, curated by Thomas Hampson, once again unites a group of veteran and up-and-coming artists to explore a selection of these works, { … }

Franz Schubert, declared the English musicologist George Grove in 1883 in fervently Romantic tones, only had to “read the poem, and the appropriate tune, married to immortal verse (a marriage, in his case, truly made in heaven), rushed into his mind, and to the end of his pen.” In a creative life spanning less than 20 years, Schubert wrote over 600 songs—a musical treasure trove that is as diverse as it is inexhaustible. The Pierre Boulez Saal’s Schubert Week, curated by Thomas Hampson, once again unites a group of veteran and up-and-coming artists to explore a selection of these works, { … }

Franz Schubert, declared the English musicologist George Grove in 1883 in fervently Romantic tones, only had to “read the poem, and the appropriate tune, married to immortal verse (a marriage, in his case, truly made in heaven), rushed into his mind, and to the end of his pen.” In a creative life spanning less than 20 years, Schubert wrote over 600 songs—a musical treasure trove that is as diverse as it is inexhaustible. The Pierre Boulez Saal’s Schubert Week, curated by Thomas Hampson, once again unites a group of veteran and up-and-coming artists to explore a selection of these works, { … }

Events include: master class with Dr. Caroline Helton and Ray M. Wade Jr.; panel discussions; and a roundtable conversation. Part of the Singing Justice Conference More information available here: English Deutsch

Events include: Keynote addresses by Dr. Cornelia Bartsch and Dr. Naomi André; Seminar Recital performances; panel discussions; and an evening recital Singing Justice: An Interactive Recital. Part of the Singing Justice Conference More information available here: English Deutsch

3:30pm – 5:30pm Central European (10:30am-12:30pm Eastern): Master class with Dr. Caroline Helton and Ray M. Wade, Jr. Master class to be held in OPR at the HMDK Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart Part of the Singing Justice Conference More information available here: English Deutsch

The Hampsong Foundation is pleased to provide the live-stream coverage of the 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference on Oct. 13-16, 2022. The conference is presented by the African American Art Song Alliance, an advocacy organization representing Black composers of Western classical art songs. Live-stream coverage will be available: On the YouTube Channel of the African American Art Song Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/ArtSongAlliance/videos On the Facebook page of the Hampsong Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/hampsong.foundation/ Program information available here.

The Hampsong Foundation is pleased to provide the live-stream coverage of the 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference on Oct. 13-16, 2022. The conference is presented by the African American Art Song Alliance, an advocacy organization representing Black composers of Western classical art songs. Live-stream coverage will be available: On the YouTube Channel of the African American Art Song Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/ArtSongAlliance/videos On the Facebook page of the Hampsong Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/hampsong.foundation/ Program information available here.

The Hampsong Foundation is pleased to provide the live-stream coverage of the 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference on Oct. 13-16, 2022. The conference is presented by the African American Art Song Alliance, an advocacy organization representing Black composers of Western classical art songs. Live-stream coverage will be available: On the YouTube Channel of the African American Art Song Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/ArtSongAlliance/videos On the Facebook page of the Hampsong Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/hampsong.foundation/ Program information available here.

The Hampsong Foundation is pleased to provide the live-stream coverage of the 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference on Oct. 13-16, 2022. The conference is presented by the African American Art Song Alliance, an advocacy organization representing Black composers of Western classical art songs. Live-stream coverage will be available: On the YouTube Channel of the African American Art Song Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/ArtSongAlliance/videos On the Facebook page of the Hampsong Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/hampsong.foundation/ Program information available here.

Featuring Thomas Hampson and Hampsong Voice Fellows, with Martin Katz (piano)

This performance will include the premiere of three songs by Jerrell R. Gray with texts by students from The School at Marygrove as part of “Sing My Song”! Organized by Dr. Louise Toppin

Master Class with Thomas Hampson

Master classes with Thomas Hampson

Master Class with Thomas Hampson

“Song as Social Justice: The Problem and Potential of Music for American History” (panel discussion)

“Reconsidering the Canon & the Pedagogy of American Classic Song” (Roundtable)

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances. SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research { … }

Join us in Heidelberg or online for a live master class as part of the Lied Academy!

Join us in Heidelberg or online for a live master class as part of the Lied Academy!

January remains Schubert time at the Pierre Boulez Saal: for the fourth consecutive year, Thomas Hampson has invited renowned lied singers and the most promising talents of the younger generation, together with their piano partners, to dedicate an entire week to the world of the Schubert Lied. Once again, the Schubert Week includes a two-day public workshop with students of the Liedakademie of the Heidelberger Frühling Festival, led by Thomas Hampson. The young singers and pianists will present the results of their work in a concert on Sunday afternoon. In cooperation with the Internationalen Musikfestival Heidelberger Frühling and the Pierre { … }

January remains Schubert time at the Pierre Boulez Saal: for the fourth consecutive year, Thomas Hampson has invited renowned lied singers and the most promising talents of the younger generation, together with their piano partners, to dedicate an entire week to the world of the Schubert Lied. Once again, the Schubert Week includes a two-day public workshop with students of the Liedakademie of the Heidelberger Frühling Festival, led by Thomas Hampson. The young singers and pianists will present the results of their work in a concert on Sunday afternoon. In cooperation with the Internationalen Musikfestival Heidelberger Frühling and the Pierre { … }

January remains Schubert time at the Pierre Boulez Saal: for the fourth consecutive year, Thomas Hampson has invited renowned lied singers and the most promising talents of the younger generation, together with their piano partners, to dedicate an entire week to the world of the Schubert Lied. Once again, the Schubert Week includes a two-day public workshop with students of the Liedakademie of the Heidelberger Frühling Festival, led by Thomas Hampson. The young singers and pianists will present the results of their work in a concert on Sunday afternoon. In cooperation with the Internationalen Musikfestival Heidelberger Frühling and the Pierre { … }

The “Singing Down the Barriers” Institute is a four-day adult summer intensive of the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research Initiative. For 2021, this institute will be administered completely online. “Singing Down the Barriers” is an intensive introduction to the repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, or professional singer. In tandem with a directed curriculum of readings, resources, recordings, reflective exercises, and performance, the Institute seeks to help participants overcome the barriers that prevent { … }

The “Singing Down the Barriers” Institute is a four-day adult summer intensive of the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research Initiative. For 2021, this institute will be administered completely online. “Singing Down the Barriers” is an intensive introduction to the repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, or professional singer. In tandem with a directed curriculum of readings, resources, recordings, reflective exercises, and performance, the Institute seeks to help participants overcome the barriers that prevent { … }

The “Singing Down the Barriers” Institute is a four-day adult summer intensive of the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research Initiative. For 2021, this institute will be administered completely online. “Singing Down the Barriers” is an intensive introduction to the repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, or professional singer. In tandem with a directed curriculum of readings, resources, recordings, reflective exercises, and performance, the Institute seeks to help participants overcome the barriers that prevent { … }

The “Singing Down the Barriers” Institute is a four-day adult summer intensive of the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research Initiative. For 2021, this institute will be administered completely online. “Singing Down the Barriers” is an intensive introduction to the repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, or professional singer. In tandem with a directed curriculum of readings, resources, recordings, reflective exercises, and performance, the Institute seeks to help participants overcome the barriers that prevent { … }

The “Singing Down the Barriers” Institute is a four-day adult summer intensive of the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research Initiative. For 2021, this institute will be administered completely online. “Singing Down the Barriers” is an intensive introduction to the repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, or professional singer. In tandem with a directed curriculum of readings, resources, recordings, reflective exercises, and performance, the Institute seeks to help participants overcome the barriers that prevent { … }

Enrich the experience of listening to the music of Schubert through a deeper understanding of his life and times, his revolutionary approach to music composition and the poetry he illuminates. Guided by renowned baritone Thomas Hampson as well as acclaimed musicologist Dr. Susan Youens, this duo of lectures will explore why composer Franz Schubert remains essential to classical singers and audiences today through listening to and, in a literary and humanities context, analyzing some of his most beloved songs. The focus will be on appreciating Schubert’s life and genius as well as his uniqueness as a composer, “listening to” that { … }

Enrich the experience of listening to the music of Schubert through a deeper understanding of his life and times, his revolutionary approach to music composition and the poetry he illuminates. Guided by renowned baritone Thomas Hampson as well as acclaimed musicologist Dr. Susan Youens, this duo of lectures will explore why composer Franz Schubert remains essential to classical singers and audiences today through listening to and, in a literary and humanities context, analyzing some of his most beloved songs. The focus will be on appreciating Schubert’s life and genius as well as his uniqueness as a composer, “listening to” that { … }

January remains Schubert time at the Pierre Boulez Saal: for the third consecutive year, Thomas Hampson has invited renowned lied singers and the most promising talents of the younger generation, together with their piano partners, to dedicate an entire week to the world of the Schubertlied. Once again, the Schubert Week includes a two-day public workshop with students of the Liedakademie of the Heidelberger Frühling Festival, led by Thomas Hampson. The young singers and pianists will present the results of their work in a concert on Saturday afternoon. In cooperation with Festival Akademie des Internationalen Musikfestival Heidelberger Frühling

January remains Schubert time at the Pierre Boulez Saal: for the third consecutive year, Thomas Hampson has invited renowned lied singers and the most promising talents of the younger generation, together with their piano partners, to dedicate an entire week to the world of the Schubertlied. Once again, the Schubert Week includes a two-day public workshop with students of the Liedakademie of the Heidelberger Frühling Festival, led by Thomas Hampson. The young singers and pianists will present the results of their work in a concert on Saturday afternoon. In cooperation with Festival Akademie des Internationalen Musikfestival Heidelberger Frühling

Join the University of Michigan Chapter of American Choral Directors Association and the Hampsong Foundation for a conversation surrounding race and equity through the history of American culture through song. Register and submit questions in advance here: bit.ly/ACDAHampsong

Image above: The Contribution of the Negro to Democracy in America; Charles White, 1943; Mural; Hampton University, Hampton, VA, USA An event of the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (U-M SMTD) More information and updated conference schedule here: https://smtd.umich.edu/performances-events/african-american-music-conference-2020/

Image above: The Contribution of the Negro to Democracy in America; Charles White, 1943; Mural; Hampton University, Hampton, VA, USA An event of the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (U-M SMTD) More information and updated conference schedule here: https://smtd.umich.edu/performances-events/african-american-music-conference-2020/

Image above: The Contribution of the Negro to Democracy in America; Charles White, 1943; Mural; Hampton University, Hampton, VA, USA An event of the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (U-M SMTD) More information and updated conference schedule here: https://smtd.umich.edu/performances-events/african-american-music-conference-2020/

The Classic Song Research Initiative, a partnership between the Hampsong Foundation and the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, formally launched its first exploration of “The Art of Democracy” with a series of conversations in June 2020. On July 4, 2020, the project will continue with a web feature offering a glimpse into some works of art that ask questions of our American democratic experiment, many of which are related to the conversations last month. Two special musical works, presented for limited viewing/listening, explore the words of two great American leaders: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. { … }

More coming soon!

The Classic Song Research Initiative’s first formal collaboration continues on June 18 with another Facebook Live conversation in the series The Art of Democracy on the topic “The Songs of African American Composers.” This second session will feature special guests Dr. Bill Banfield, Dr. Maria Corley, and Dr. Louise Toppin. More information here

The Classic Song Research Initiative’s first formal collaboration begins on June 11 with a series of weekly Facebook Live conversations called The Art of Democracy. The first session will include a conversation with Hampson and Mark Clague, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Associate Professor of Musicology and Entrepreneurship and Leadership at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. The conversation will be titled Song as Active Citizenship, and they will discuss Clague’s research on “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the protest roots of American classic song.

Admission free for students! 10.00am Open Class – Brigitte Fassbaender   13.00pm Fellow Konzert II   14.30pm Lied Talk – Thorsten Schmidt   15.30pm Open Class – Thomas Hampson

Admission free for students! 10:00am Welcome   10.30am Open Class – Thomas Hampson   13.00pm Fellow Konzert I   14.30pm Lied Talk – Brigitte Fassbaender   15.30pm Open Class – Brigitte Fassbaender

Perhaps the pre-eminent exponent of American art song, internationally-acclaimed baritone and recitalist Thomas Hampson will present a master class at the Manhattan School of Music.

Perhaps the pre-eminent exponent of American art song, internationally-acclaimed baritone and recitalist Thomas Hampson will present a master class at the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Free – no tickets required

Led by associate dean Mark Clague, with panelists including world-famous baritone Thomas Hampson, the event explores the political and social importance of music and song. Featuring solo songs by several SMTD vocalists. Free – no tickets required

Once again, the Schubert Week includes a two-day public workshop with students of the Liedakademie of the Heidelberger Frühling Festival, led by Thomas Hampson. The young singers and pianists will present the results of their work in a concert on Saturday afternoon. In Cooperation with Festival Akademie des Internationalen Musikfestival Heidelberger Frühling

Once again, the Schubert Week includes a two-day public workshop with students of the Liedakademie of the Heidelberger Frühling Festival, led by Thomas Hampson. The young singers and pianists will present the results of their work in a concert on Saturday afternoon. In Cooperation with Festival Akademie des Internationalen Musikfestival Heidelberger Frühling

10 am: Open Class with Thomas Hampson   12:30 pm: Open Stage   2:30 pm: Open Class with Thomas Hampson

10 am: Thomas Hampson, artistic director of our Lied Academy, introduces you to this year’s program.   10:30 am: Open Class with Thomas Hampson   12:30 pm: Open Stage   2:30 pm: Open Class with Thomas Hampson

The free workshop on March 1 includes two tickets to Hampson’s March 1concert, “Song of America: Beyond Liberty” – a journey through American history via poetry and music. The Song of America Teacher Workshop, co-sponsored by the Spokane Symphony and Grammy Award-winning baritone Thomas Hampson’s Hampsong Foundation, offers an interdisciplinary exploration of American history and culture through classic song. The workshop is being offered in conjunction with Thomas Hampson’s concert in Spokane on March 1–the west coast premiere of “Song of America: Beyond Liberty.” An ensemble of Spokane Symphony musicians will join Spokane’s own internationally-renowned baritone as he explores the { … }

Watch live here: As part of the Schubert Week, a group of young singers will be coached on selected songs by Thomas Hampson and pianists Wolfram Rieger and Malcolm Martineau. On Saturday, Hampson leads a public workshop before the artists present their work to the audience in a closing concert. In Cooperation with Festival Akademie des Internationalen Musikfestivals Heidelberger Frühling This event will be broadcast LIVE (and will be available for replay) on the Hampsong Foundation’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hampsong.foundation/

Watch live here: As part of the Schubert Week, a group of young singers will be coached on selected songs by Thomas Hampson and pianists Wolfram Rieger and Malcolm Martineau. On Saturday, Hampson leads a public workshop before the artists present their work to the audience in a closing concert. In Cooperation with Festival Akademie des Internationalen Musikfestivals Heidelberger Frühling This event will be broadcast LIVE (and will be available for replay) on the Hampsong Foundation’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hampsong.foundation/

Song of America Teacher Workshop on History, Music, and Art Special topics of this workshop included Native American culture, Alexander Hamilton/Early America, the Civil War, North American folk movements, and African American history of the 20th century. You can view photos from this event here.

Song of America Teacher Workshop on History, Music, and Art! Special topics of this workshop included Native American culture, Alexander Hamilton/Early America, the Civil War, North American folk movements, and African American history of the 20th century. You can view photos from this event here.             Below: Group photo! Thank you to everyone who attended!  

10:00 am: Open Class with Thomas Hampson and Willy Decker   12:30 pm: Lunch Concert   2:30 pm: Open Class with Thomas Hampson and Willy Decker

10 am: Thomas Hampson and Willy Decker talk about the challenge of experiencing Lieder through “staging”.   10:30 am: Open Class with Willy Decker   12:30 pm: Lunch Concert   2:30 pm: Open Class with Willy Decker

10 am: Graham Johnson speaks about Schubert.   10:30 am: Open Class with Graham Johnson   12:30 pm: Lunch Concert   2:30 pm: Open Class with Graham Johnson

10 am: Open Class »Viva Schubert«   12:30 pm: Lunch Concert   2:30 pm: Open Class »Viva Schubert«

10:45 am: Open Class with Thomas Hampson   12:30 pm: Lunch Concert   2:30 pm: Open Class Thomas Hampson

10 am: Thomas Hampson, artistic director of our Lied Academy, introduces you to this year’s program.   10:30 am: Open Class with Thomas Hampson   12:30 pm: Lunch Concert   2:30 pm: Open Class with Thomas Hampson

Countertenor Darryl Taylor in recital, featuring works by Rosanna Scalfi Marcello, Juliana Hall, Lori Laitman, H. Leslie Adams, Robert Owens, and Spiritual arrangements by Maria Thompson and Jacqueline Hairston. An event supported by the Hampsong Foundation. The event is free and seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.

Part of the “Creating Memorable Introductions to Music” series–only available to teachers selected for the 2017-2018 program. You can view photos from this event here.         Below: group photo with the team! Left to right: Dr. Caroline Helton, Dr. Emery Stephens, Christie Finn (Managing Director, Hampsong Foundation), pianist and educator Stefanie Watson  

Thomas Hampson leads his 11th anniversary master class and live webcast in collaboration with Manhattan School of Music’s Distance Learning Department. You can watch past master classes with Thomas Hampson in collaboration with Manhattan School of Music’s Distance Learning Department here.

For three decades, Thomas Hampson has been celebrated as one of the world’s leading and most versatile interpreters of the lied repertoire. As part of the Pierre Boulez Saal’s Schubert cycle, he performs and curates an entire weekend of song, together with pianist Wolfram Rieger and a group of rising young singers.

Join Thomas Hampson, Michael Hampe, and the young singers of the Heidelberg Lied Academy for a day of open master classes and a lunch concert! 9.30 am Coffee at Festivalzentrum 10.00 am Director’s talk No opera without a director – but what about Lied performances? Director Michael Hampe and Thomas Hampson will be discussing this point. 10.30 am Open Class Michael Hampe & Thomas Hampson Both Michael Hampe and Thomas Hampson teach the young singers a “directional” approach to performing Lieder. 12.30 am Lunch concert Listen how the past days workshops have influenced the academists’ performances! 2.30 pm Open Class { … }

Join Thomas Hampson, Ronald de Leeuw, and the young singers of the Heidelberg Lied Academy for a day of workshops and a lunch concert! 9.30 am Coffee at Festivalzentrum 10.00 am Opening talk Thomas Hampson and former head of Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Ronald de Leeuw, talk about songs and visualizations. 10.30 am Workshop Ronald de Leeuw & Thomas Hampson Both Ronald de Leeuw and Thomas Hampson teach the young singers how to “paint” and “sketch” while singing. 12.30 am Lunch concert Listen to the results from the workshop! 2.30 pm Workshop Thomas Hampson & Ronald de Leeuw

10 am: Thomas Hampson, artistic director of our Lied Academy, introduces you to this year’s program. 10:30 am: Open Class with Thomas Hampson Get to know our vocalists and pianists! Johannes Brahms/Georg Friedrich Daumer: “Unbewegte laue Luft” Ferdinand Keller, tenor & Jonathan Ware, piano Franz Schubert: “Suleika I” Magdalena Hinz, soprano & Akemi Murakami, piano Franz Schubert / J. W. Goethe: “Gretchen am Spinnrade” Iris van Wijnen, mezzo-soprano & Fiona Pollak, piano Ricky Ian Gordon / Langston Hughes: “When Sue Wears Red” Justin Austin, baritone & Fiona Pollak, piano 2:30 pm: Open Class Thomas Hampson There are only few singers { … }

Thomas Hampson, one of America’s foremost baritones, enjoys a singular international career as an opera singer and recording artist while maintaining an active interest in research, education, musical outreach and technology. Hampson was recently inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and he has won worldwide recognition for thoughtfully researched and creatively constructed programs, as well as for his rich discography of more than 150 albums. Through the Hampsong Foundation, which he founded in 2003, he employs the art of song to promote intercultural dialogue and understanding. Thomas Hampson was the Honorary Chairman of National Opera Week 2013.

Thomas Hampson leads his 10th anniversary master class and live webcast in collaboration with Manhattan School of Music’s Distance Learning Department. You can watch past master classes with Thomas Hampson in collaboration with Manhattan School of Music’s Distance Learning Department here.

Baritone Thomas Hampson leads a master class with Westminster Choir College students. This event is open to Westminster Choir College and Rider University students, faculty, staff and alumni. It will be live-streamed online at 5 pm via the following webpage: http://www.rider.edu/events/visiting-artist-thomas-hampson. Presented as part of the Westminster Art Song Festival. Supported by the Hampsong Foundation. Lead by: Thomas Hampson Thomas Hampson, America’s foremost baritone, has received many honors and awards for his probing artistry and cultural leadership. Comprising more than 150 albums, his discography includes winners of a Grammy Award, five Edison Awards and the Grand Prix du Disque. He { … }

Watch events from the African American Art Song Alliance 20th Anniversary Conference in Irvine, California live–courtesy of the Hampsong Foundation! The African American Art Song Alliance was founded by Darryl Taylor in 1997. Nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and scholars converge on Irvine to celebrate and investigate African American Art Song, mingled with performances of spirituals, opera, lectures, paper presentations, and panel discussions through the conference. This quinquennial event is always sure to enlighten and entertain. This event is presented in conjunction with Christ Our Redeemer AME Church. View the full conference schedule here. Learn more about the African American { … }

Watch events from the African American Art Song Alliance 20th Anniversary Conference in Irvine, California live–courtesy of the Hampsong Foundation! The African American Art Song Alliance was founded by Darryl Taylor in 1997. Nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and scholars converge on Irvine to celebrate and investigate African American Art Song, mingled with performances of spirituals, opera, lectures, paper presentations, and panel discussions through the conference. This quinquennial event is always sure to enlighten and entertain. This event is presented in conjunction with Christ Our Redeemer AME Church. View the full conference schedule here. Learn more about the African American { … }

Featuring Song of America master teacher Dan Tolly and the Song of America Curriculum Initiative!   You can view photos from this event here.  

The Hampsong Foundation, in collaboration with SongFest, the Colburn School, and LA Opera, presents a special Song of America event in Los Angeles, California featuring song settings of poetry by the great American writers Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes. Join us on June 25th for this free, day-long event including: A morning educator workshop, with activities for K-12 teachers and teaching artists on exploring classic song—poetry set to music—as a tool to tell the history of American culture, A midday Honest American concert featuring Young Artists from SongFest singing songs with texts by Whitman and Hughes, An afternoon master class titled Song in Dialogue with internationally-renowned { … }

Join us for a lively mix of music and conversation with baritone Thomas Hampson and California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia in the Concert Hall at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. This event will include a conversation between Mr. Hampson and Mr. Gioia, focusing on the topic of American song and its unique position to tell the history of American culture, as well as live song performances, including musical settings of Mr. Gioia’s poetry. Performers include mezzo-soprano Renée Rapier, bass-baritone Brad Walker, and pianist Peter Grunberg. This event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited, so please { … }

LA Opera is thrilled to host a Professional Development opportunity presented by the Hampsong Foundation on Saturday, May 14th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This workshop explores the power of classic American songs as the gateway for a richer knowledge of the cultures, languages, peoples, and events that have shaped American life. The writings and historical context of American poets Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes will be the focus of this workshop. K-12 Language Arts, History, Social Studies, and Performing Arts educators are encouraged to register to learn how classic song—poetry set to music—can strengthen and intensify the subjects that they already teach. { … }