Thomas Hampson Movies
- 2008
This classical gala concert, filmed at New York's famed Carnegie Hall on opening night, 2008, finds an all-star ensemble paying homage to the eminent composer-conductor-pianist Leonard Bernstein, with a line up of Bernstein's best-known compositions including "What a Movie" from Trouble in Tahiti, "The Symphonic Dances," and "Gee, Officer Krupke" from West Side Story, and "Danzón" from Fancy Free. Participating musicians include vocalists Christine Ebersole (Mac & Me), Dawn Upshaw and Thomas Hampson; cellist Yo-Yo Ma; and the San Francisco Symphony. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Christine Ebersole, Thomas Hampson, (more)
- 2007
This musical release from renowned baritone Thomas Hampson captures a live concert by the vocalist, performing selections from composer Robert Schumann, focusing on Zwolf Gedichte, and later on the original Dichterliebe. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Thomas Hampson, Wolfram Rieger, (more)
- 2006
Klaus Michael Grüber helms this Opernhaus Zürich production of Ferruccio Busoni's opera Doktor Faust, starring Gregory Kunde, Reinaldo Macias, and Sandra Trattnigg. The Chorus and Orchestra of the Zurich Opera House provide musical accompaniment, under the baton of Philippe Jordan. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Thomas Hampson, Günther Groissböck, (more)
- 2006
2006 marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of the greatest composer in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As mounted in Salzburg, the city where Mozart's life began, this concert pays homage to the venerable young man, with an all-star gala of Mozart arias. Performers include René Pape, Ekaterina Siurina, Michael Schade, Daniel Harding and many others. Brian Large directs. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anna Netrebko, Magdalena Kozená, (more)
- 2006
The release La Traviata brings to at-home audiences the Salzburg Festival's 2005 production of Giuseppe Verdi's titular masterpiece. This interpretation stars Anna Netrebko as Violetta Valery, Helene Schneidermann as Flora Bervoix, Diane Pilcher as Annina and Rolando Villazon as Alfredo Germont. It features musical accompaniment by the Konzertverzinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor as conducted by Rubert Huber.
~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 2005
Eva Mei, Piotr Beczala, and Thomas Hampson star in a faithful staging of Giuseppe Verdi's three-act opera La Traviata, captured live at the Zurich Opera House during the 2005 Zürcher Festspiele and featuring Conductor Franz Welser-Möst leading the Chorus and Orchestra of the Zurich Opera House. Francesco Maria Piave pens libretto, and Felix Breisach directs for video. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
This production of Richard Wagner's Tannhauser stars Peter Seiffert in the title role. Franz Welser-Most leads the Zurich Orchestra through the performance that co-stars Alfred Muff, Roman Trekel, and Jonas Kaufman. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2003
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Academy Award nominee Stockard Channing narrates this musical documentary from Video Artists International that explores one of the most renowned works of classical music ever composed. What the Universe Tells Me: Unraveling the Mysteries of Mahler's Third Symphony combines footage of the lavish scenery that inspired the piece with expert commentary and a performance of the music itself. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Thomas Hampson
- 1998
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Baritone Thomas Hampson narrates this overview of operatic treasures preserved on film. In addition to interviews, the two-hour documentary offers a rich clip compilation of legendary performers -- Conchita Supervia, Richard Tauber, Feodor Chaliapin, Maria Callas (a 1964 rendition of Puccini's "Vissi d'arte" at Covent Garden), Jussi Bjorling, Franco Corelli, Victoria de los Angeles, Kirsten Flagstad, Ezio Pinza, Leontyne Price, Beniamino Gigli, Luisa Tetrazzini, Fritz Wunderlich, Rosa Ponselle (an MGM screen test), Bjorling and Renata Tebaldi (duet from La Boheme), and Boris Christoff (Boris Godunov). Interviews include Jon Vickers, Rise Stevens, Giovanni Martinelli, and Magda Olivero. John Ardoin served as music consultant. Premiered March 25, 1998 on PBS. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Magda Olivero, Jon Vickers, (more)
- 1993
The 1992 Broadway cast performs Leonard Bernstein's musical comedy On the Town, based on an idea by Jerome Robbins. Three sailors -- Gabey (Thomas Hampson), Chip (Kurt Ollmann), and Ozzie (David Garrison) -- run around New York City when they are granted shore leave. In 24 hours time, they manage to meet three city girls (Frederica von Stade, Tyne Daly, and Marie McLaughlin). The music is performed by the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, with chorus master Terry Edwards conducting the London Voices. Lyricists Betty Comden and Adolph Green provide video narration. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
This video presents a performance of Verdi's classic opera Don Carlos. Set in the court of the Spanish King Phillip II, the story of lovers caught in a web of intrigue has long captivated audiences throughout the world. This well-received version of the opera, directed by Luc Bondy, is performed at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. The performance stars Roberto Alagana, Thomas Hampson, and Jose Van Dam. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
In this classical music performance film, Leonard Bernstein conducts orchestral renditions of several song cycles by composer Gustav Mahler. Selections include: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, Kindertotenlieder and Rückert-Lieder, with Thomas Hampson and the Wiener Philharmoniker - performed only a few months before Bernstein's death; and Des Knaben Wunderhorn, with Walton Groenroos and Lucia Popp and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, performed in 1984. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
