Diana Damrau advocates for versatility in singing, believing that singers benefit from approaching opera, operetta, and musicals with equal seriousness, rather than specializing in niche repertoire.
Interpretation
Diana Damrau believes that music from operettas, musicals, and film, though often labeled 'light music,' requires extreme vocal rigor and should be taken absolutely seriously by performers.
Performer Biography
Diana Damrau has always been a high coloratura soprano, a voice type for which composers like Mozart, Strauss, and Donizetti wrote many roles, including Gilda in Verdi's Rigoletto.
Performer Biography
Diana Damrau, the soprano on this album, considers her performances as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady in Würzburg to be among her most important theatrical experiences.
Album & Artwork
The album's tracks are organized by genre (operetta, musical, film music), but Diana Damrau suggests listening in 'shuffle' mode to create a personal film of memories.
Performer Biography
Diana Damrau's experience playing Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady influenced her interpretation of the Queen of the Night in Mozart's The Magic Flute and her understanding of opera singing.
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