Just for a change – a free opera masterclass with the greats

Slippedisc courtesy of OperaVision  presents Thomas Hampson and Lawrence Brownlee giving a masterclass to six singers  from across the globe within the framework of Opera for Peace.  This organisation aims to promote cultural understanding across continents, and works to develop the next generation of opera professionals to become ambassadors of sound values, acting as a positive influence on society and future generations.  This film features six singers gathered in Rome by Opera for Peace to learn from each other and from  singers with established careers.

Thomas Hampson, one of the world’s leading baritones,  has received many honours and awards for his artistry and cultural leadership. He enjoys a singular international career, recording more than 150 albums in a discography that includes a Grammy, five Edison Awards, and the Grand Prix du Disque. Through the Hampsong Foundation which he founded in 2003 he employs the art of song to promote intercultural dialogue and understanding. Lawrence Brownlee is a leading figure in opera, both as a tenor on the world’s top stages, and as a voice for activism and diversity in the industry.

The artists are: Yolisa Ngwexana -soprano from South Africa;  Shuai Zhang – bass from China;  Violeta Samon – soprano from Ukraine;  Aleksey Kursanov – tenor from Russia;  Leonardo Sánchez – tenor from Mexico;  Ketevan Chuntishvili – soprano from Georgia.

Available on 26 August 2022 at 1900 CET/ 1800 London/ 1300 NY