The Children's Choir of the Leipzig Opera has existed since 1990 and has established a special genre: children performing opera for children.
Performer Biography
Franz Schwarznau, the double bassist, has toured internationally with various bands and collaborated with jazz pianist Lora Kostina on three contemporary jazz recordings.
Performer Biography
Gunnar Harms, the violinist, is a member of the Gewandhaus Orchestra and also performs as a conductor, chamber musician, and concertmaster for other Leipzig ensembles.
Recording & Production
This album is a compilation of songs that are favorites of the choir children and include play songs from around the world.
Performer Biography
Sophie Bauer, the conductor of the Children's Choir of the Leipzig Opera, has developed an extensive training concept that makes the ensemble one of the most successful in German-speaking countries.
Performer Biography
Maria Hinze, the pianist on this album, has worked with the Children's Choir of the Leipzig Opera since 2005, supporting their productions with her extensive theater experience.
Performer Biography
Peter A. Bauer, the percussionist, studied non-European drumming art and is a lecturer for percussion at the Leipzig University of Music and Theatre.
