Mahler set fourteen poems from Des Knaben Wunderhorn for voice and orchestra over a period of almost ten years, composing them both simultaneously with his symphonies and also during breaks in his work on those symphonies. In doing so, he demonstrated his predilection for certain literary forms, while at the same time { … }

A conversation between Thomas Hampson and Renate Stark-Voit.

Above: Thomas Hampson photographed by Chris Singer @chrissingerme To mark the 70th birthday of the great baritone Thomas Hampson, he looks back on his life and career in detail and discusses some of his favourite opera roles, in conversation with Jon Tolansky. The Hampsong Foundation · THOMAS HAMPSON LOOKS BACK { … }

The legendary baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was born 100 years ago, on the 28th of May 1925. In celebration of his great artistic stature, in this three part feature his legacy and influence are discussed by the acclaimed baritone and scholar Thomas Hampson and the award-winning author, scholar and dramaturg Roger { … }

Above: Gérard Souzay LISTEN HERE: The Hampsong Foundation · ICONIC VOICES OF THE PAST – BARITONES AND BASSES (For more information about the Singers on Singing: Iconic Voices of the Past series, please visit the series page.)

LIVE on June 13, 2022, 11am CEST Phidylé Music: Henri Duparc Text: Charles-Marie-René Leconte de Lisle Lieder.net Text Beatriz Miranda, mezzo-soprano | JongSun Woo, piano Sure on This Shining Night Music: Samuel Barber Text: James Agee Lieder.net Text Katrīna Paula Felsberga, soprano | Rebeka Stojkoska Belsazar Music: Franz Schubert Text: { … }

With his long-term project Song of America, Thomas Hampson wants to capture the whole history of American lieder. The latest chapter in his project is particularly interesting: “A Celebration of Black Music.” Text by Bjørn Woll Translated by Domenic DeSocio For almost four decades, Thomas Hampson has performed the great { … }

Beginning in September 2020, Thomas is devoting his IDAGIO Live World of Song series on Tuesdays to projects of the Hampsong Foundation, presenting riveting conversations with scriptwriters and scholars from our Song of America and Song: Mirror of the World projects, as well as composers and artists featured in those { … }

Starting April 8, 2020, Thomas Hampson began two special series with IDAGIO: Thomas Hampson’s World of Song / Tuesdays with Thomas: Tune in with Thomas Hampson every Tuesday and get insight into vocal repertoire, often in conversation with esteemed colleagues. Thursdays with Thomas Hampson: Join Thomas Hampson in conversation with { … }

Master Class and Videoconference in collaboration with the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna Thomas Hampson at Manhattan School of Music German Lieder Watch the master class directly below.