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Alessandra Marc

January 29, 2023

Alessandra Marc, born Judith Borden (born July 29, 1957) is an American dramatic soprano who has appeared at many of the world's opera houses and orchestras.[1] Marc is particularly known for her interpretations of the works of Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi, music of the Second Viennese School, and the title role in Puccini's Turandot.

Early life and education

Alessandra Marc was born Judith Borden in Berlin, Germany to a German mother and an American father who worked for the United States Army. Marc spent much of her childhood traveling around the world as an "army brat". Her parents ultimately divorced, and she spent her high school years in the Baltimore area. Marc first became interested in becoming an opera singer while attending Glen Burnie High School, where she began taking voice lessons.[better source needed] Marc studied at the University of Maryland and privately with soprano Marilyn Cotlow, who originated the role of Lucy in Menotti's The Telephone. Under Cotlow's mentorship, Marc began entering voice competitions winning several honors including two Richard Tucker Music Foundation Career Grants, one in 1986 and the other in 1987, and the Metropolitan Opera Auditions in 1983.[2]

Career

Marc began her career singing in the chorus and in smaller roles with the Washington National Opera in the early 1980s. Her professional solo debut with the company was as Giannetta in Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore. In 1983, she sang the role of Mariana in Wagner's Das Liebesverbot at the Waterloo Festival.[3] In 1984, she made her New York City debut at the 92nd Street Y, singing Shostakovich's Fourteenth Symphony with Gerard Schwarz and the Y Chamber Symphony.[4] Shortly thereafter, Marc made several notable appearances at different music festivals such as the role of Iphigenia in Wagner's resetting of Gluck's Iphigénie en Tauride at the Waterloo Festival and the role of Ismene/ Elettra, in Richard Strauss's resetting of Mozart's Idomeneo at the Mostly Mozart Festival among others.[5][6]

Marc first came to broader public attention at the Wexford Festival in 1987 as Lisabetta in Giordano's La cena delle beffe. That same year, she made her Carnegie Hall debut as Silvana in Ottorino Respighi's La Fiamma with Robert Bass and the Collegiate Chorale.[7] In 1988 she made her debut with Santa Fe Opera as Maria in Richard Strauss' Friedenstag, a role which she later reprised at Carnegie Hall with Robert Bass. She also made her debut with Lyric Opera of Chicago in the title role of Verdi's Aida and her debut with Connecticut Grand Opera in the title role of Puccini's Tosca.[8] In 1989 she made debuts at the Metropolitan Opera and the San Francisco Opera both in the title role of Verdi's Aida.[9] She also performed and recorded the role of Maria in Richard Strauss' Friedenstag with Robert Bass and the Collegiate Choral and Orchestra at Carnegie Hall.[10] That same year, she performed the title role of Ariadne in Ariadne auf Naxos at the Washington Concert Opera.

In 1992, she resumed the title role of Richard Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos in her debut at the Vienna State Opera and her debut at the Rome Opera in the title role of Verdi's Aida. She also made her debut with Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux as Elisabeth in Verdi's Don Carlo and sang Turandot with the Opera Company of Philadelphia.[11] In 1993, Marc opened up the Ravinia Festival with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.[12] In 1994, Marc made her debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in the title role of Puccini's Turandot. She also sang Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with Christoph Eschenbach and the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Tanglewood Music Festival.[13] In 1995 Marc gave a critically acclaimed recital of Handel, Mozart and Bellini arias at the Mostly Mozart Festival,[14] gave a concert of the works of Verdi and Ravel with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra,[15] and sang the role of Chrysothemis in Strauss' Elektra with the Chicago Symphony.[16] In 1996, she sang Turandot with Opera Pacific. In 1998 she sang Turandot with the Milwaukee Symphony and with Michigan Opera Theatre. She also gave a concert of arias with the Dallas Symphony and sang the role of Brünnhilde in Wagner's Die Walküre with Rome Opera.[4]

In the 2005–2006 season, Marc performed the title role in Puccini's Turandot with Zubin Mehta and the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, and reprised the role with the same company in the 2006–2007 season at the New National Theatre in Tokyo. In 2007, she also performed the title role in Richard Strauss' Salome with Orquestra Nacional do Porto.[17]

In the 2007–2008 season, Marc made appearances at the Washington National Opera with Plácido Domingo conducting and at the Kennedy Center with the Choral Arts Society of Washington. She also gave several recitals throughout the United States.[18] Among other appearances in the 2008–2009 season, she sang with the National Gallery Orchestra and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.

Marc returned to the New York stage in the 2009–2010 season, in concert at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall on February 6, 2010.

In addition, Marc has sung her signature role, Turandot, at Opéra Bastille in Paris, the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Washington National Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera, among others.

Personal life

Alessandra Marc has been married twice, first to Remy David (the son of her mentor, Marilyn Cotlow) and then to former stockbroker Bart Brakel. Marc and Brakel have one daughter together, Olivia, and they live in Chantilly, Virginia.[4]

Opera roles

Discography

Concert recordings

Opera recordings

Solo recordings

Watch and listen

Listen to Alessandra Marc sing on YouTube the role of Elisabeth in Verdi's Don Carlo.

References

  1. ^ Alessandra Marc, Thrilling in 'Russian Music' - washingtonpost.com
  2. ^ Richard Tucker Music Foundation 2012-01-17 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Opera: Early Wagner Effort Has U.S. Premiere In New Jersey - New York Times
  4. ^ a b c Opera News Interview, August 1998
  5. ^ alessandra marc talks to parterre box
  6. ^ In 1990 she sang the role of 'die Kaiserin' in Richard Strauss; DIE Frau one Schatten in the Holland Festival. Concert: Wagner's Resetting of Gluck 'Iphigenie' - New York Times
  7. ^ Opera: 'La Fiamma' - New York Times
  8. ^ MUSIC; A Bounty of Vocal Concerts Tops the Programs - New York Times
  9. ^ Reviews/Music; Alessandra Marc Makes Her Met Debut as Aida - New York Times
  10. ^ RECORDINGS VIEW; As Strauss's Music Comes Back, Fine Voices Sing Out a Welcome - New York Times
  11. ^ Review/Opera; A Bustling 'Turandot' by Philadelphia Troupe - New York Times
  12. ^ In Tune With the Spirit of Summer; New Works In a New Hall - New York Times
  13. ^ MUSIC REVIEW; At Tanglewood, a Late-Summer Study in Contrast - New York Times
  14. ^ MUSIC REVIEW; Audience Shrugs Off Cherubini - New York Times
  15. ^ ON THE TOWNS – New York Times
  16. ^ MUSIC REVIEW;The Chicago Plays With Opposites - New York Times
  17. ^ . Archived from the original on 2008-05-15. Retrieved 2008-05-24.
  18. ^ Music/Opera: Placido Domingo Welcomes You to Opera - Events (washingtonian.com)

External links

  • Official web site of Alessandra Marc

January 29, 2023
alessandra, marc, born, judith, borden, born, july, 1957, american, dramatic, soprano, appeared, many, world, opera, houses, orchestras, marc, particularly, known, interpretations, works, richard, strauss, richard, wagner, giuseppe, verdi, music, second, vienn. Alessandra Marc born Judith Borden born July 29 1957 is an American dramatic soprano who has appeared at many of the world s opera houses and orchestras 1 Marc is particularly known for her interpretations of the works of Richard Strauss Richard Wagner Giuseppe Verdi music of the Second Viennese School and the title role in Puccini s Turandot Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Opera roles 5 Discography 5 1 Concert recordings 5 2 Opera recordings 5 3 Solo recordings 6 Watch and listen 7 References 8 External linksEarly life and education EditThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed January 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Alessandra Marc was born Judith Borden in Berlin Germany to a German mother and an American father who worked for the United States Army Marc spent much of her childhood traveling around the world as an army brat Her parents ultimately divorced and she spent her high school years in the Baltimore area Marc first became interested in becoming an opera singer while attending Glen Burnie High School where she began taking voice lessons better source needed Marc studied at the University of Maryland and privately with soprano Marilyn Cotlow who originated the role of Lucy in Menotti s The Telephone Under Cotlow s mentorship Marc began entering voice competitions winning several honors including two Richard Tucker Music Foundation Career Grants one in 1986 and the other in 1987 and the Metropolitan Opera Auditions in 1983 2 Career EditMarc began her career singing in the chorus and in smaller roles with the Washington National Opera in the early 1980s Her professional solo debut with the company was as Giannetta in Donizetti s L elisir d amore In 1983 she sang the role of Mariana in Wagner s Das Liebesverbot at the Waterloo Festival 3 In 1984 she made her New York City debut at the 92nd Street Y singing Shostakovich s Fourteenth Symphony with Gerard Schwarz and the Y Chamber Symphony 4 Shortly thereafter Marc made several notable appearances at different music festivals such as the role of Iphigenia in Wagner s resetting of Gluck s Iphigenie en Tauride at the Waterloo Festival and the role of Ismene Elettra in Richard Strauss s resetting of Mozart s Idomeneo at the Mostly Mozart Festival among others 5 6 Marc first came to broader public attention at the Wexford Festival in 1987 as Lisabetta in Giordano s La cena delle beffe That same year she made her Carnegie Hall debut as Silvana in Ottorino Respighi s La Fiamma with Robert Bass and the Collegiate Chorale 7 In 1988 she made her debut with Santa Fe Opera as Maria in Richard Strauss Friedenstag a role which she later reprised at Carnegie Hall with Robert Bass She also made her debut with Lyric Opera of Chicago in the title role of Verdi s Aida and her debut with Connecticut Grand Opera in the title role of Puccini s Tosca 8 In 1989 she made debuts at the Metropolitan Opera and the San Francisco Opera both in the title role of Verdi s Aida 9 She also performed and recorded the role of Maria in Richard Strauss Friedenstag with Robert Bass and the Collegiate Choral and Orchestra at Carnegie Hall 10 That same year she performed the title role of Ariadne in Ariadne auf Naxos at the Washington Concert Opera In 1992 she resumed the title role of Richard Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos in her debut at the Vienna State Opera and her debut at the Rome Opera in the title role of Verdi s Aida She also made her debut with Grand Theatre de Bordeaux as Elisabeth in Verdi s Don Carlo and sang Turandot with the Opera Company of Philadelphia 11 In 1993 Marc opened up the Ravinia Festival with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra 12 In 1994 Marc made her debut at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in the title role of Puccini s Turandot She also sang Beethoven s Ninth Symphony with Christoph Eschenbach and the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Tanglewood Music Festival 13 In 1995 Marc gave a critically acclaimed recital of Handel Mozart and Bellini arias at the Mostly Mozart Festival 14 gave a concert of the works of Verdi and Ravel with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra 15 and sang the role of Chrysothemis in Strauss Elektra with the Chicago Symphony 16 In 1996 she sang Turandot with Opera Pacific In 1998 she sang Turandot with the Milwaukee Symphony and with Michigan Opera Theatre She also gave a concert of arias with the Dallas Symphony and sang the role of Brunnhilde in Wagner s Die Walkure with Rome Opera 4 In the 2005 2006 season Marc performed the title role in Puccini s Turandot with Zubin Mehta and the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and reprised the role with the same company in the 2006 2007 season at the New National Theatre in Tokyo In 2007 she also performed the title role in Richard Strauss Salome with Orquestra Nacional do Porto 17 In the 2007 2008 season Marc made appearances at the Washington National Opera with Placido Domingo conducting and at the Kennedy Center with the Choral Arts Society of Washington She also gave several recitals throughout the United States 18 Among other appearances in the 2008 2009 season she sang with the National Gallery Orchestra and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Marc returned to the New York stage in the 2009 2010 season in concert at Carnegie Hall s Weill Recital Hall on February 6 2010 In addition Marc has sung her signature role Turandot at Opera Bastille in Paris the Teatro alla Scala in Milan the Washington National Opera and the Metropolitan Opera among others Personal life EditAlessandra Marc has been married twice first to Remy David the son of her mentor Marilyn Cotlow and then to former stockbroker Bart Brakel Marc and Brakel have one daughter together Olivia and they live in Chantilly Virginia 4 Opera roles EditAida Aida Verdi Anita Jonny spielt auf Ernst Krenek Bianca Eine florentinische Tragodie Alexander von Zemlinsky Brunnhilde Die Walkure Wagner Ariadne Ariadne auf Naxos Richard Strauss Chrysothemis Elektra Richard Strauss Elektra Elektra Richard Strauss Elisabeth Don Carlo Verdi Giannetta L elisir d amore Donizetti Ismene Elettra Idomeneo Mozart reset by Richard Strauss Iphigenia Iphigenie en Tauride Gluck reset by Wagner Lady Cifford Henry Cifford Isaac Albeniz Lisabetta La cena delle beffe Giordano Maria Friedenstag Richard Strauss Mariana Das Liebesverbot Wagner Salome Salome Richard Strauss Sieglinde Die Walkure Wagner Silvana La Fiamma Ottorino Respighi Tosca Tosca Puccini Turandot Turandot Puccini Discography EditConcert recordings Edit Beethoven s Symphony No 9 with Daniel Barenboim and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Erato label 1994 ASIN B000005EBQ Alban Berg s Lyric Suite and Lulu Suite with Giuseppe Sinopoli and the Sachsische Staatskapelle Dresden Erato Warner 2003 ASIN B00006L9SO from Amazon de Alban Berg s Orchesterlieder Altenberg Lieder Op 4 with Giuseppe Sinopoli and the Sachsische Staatskapelle Dresden Teldec Warner 2000 ASIN B00003INIA from Amazon de Arthur Honegger s Le Roi David with Jean Claude Casadesus and the Orchestre National de Lille EMI label 1993 ASIN B00000DNSH Mahler s Symphony No 8 with Sir Colin Davis and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra RCA label 2004 ASIN B0002GAAFC Mahler s Symphony No 8 and Schoenberg s Die Jakobsleiter with Michael Gielen and the SWR Sinfonieorchester Hanssler Classics label ASIN B00006JKQY Mahler s Symphony No 8 with Edo de Waart and the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra RCA label 1994 ASIN B0011ZLGW4 Schoenberg s Orchesterlieder Op 8 Nr 1 6 with Giuseppe Sinopoli and the Sachsische Staatskapelle Dresden Erato Warner 2004 ASIN B00013UTD4 from Amazon de Schoenberg s Pierrot lunaire and Erwartung with Giuseppe Sinopoli and the Sachsische Staatskapelle Dresden Teldec label 1999 ASIN B00000JLLN Richard Strauss s Ein Heldenleben and the final scene from Salome with Donald Runnicles and the NDR Sinfonieorchester Hamburg Wea Apex Classics label 2006 ASIN B00005QHTD Verdi s Requiem with Daniel Barenboim and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Teldec label 2000 ASIN B00004SCXS Alexander von Zemlinsky s Lyrische Symphonie and Symphonische Gesange with Riccardo Chailly with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Polygram Records 1995 ASIN B00000424B Alexander von Zemlinsky s Lyrische Symphonie Bianca in Eine florentinische Tragodie and Three Psalms with Riccardo Chailly and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra Polygram Records 2003 ASIN B00008MLU3 Wagner 3 Siegfried Lohengrin Tristan und Isolde Die Walkure also titled The Wagner Collection and Wagner from Seattle with Gerard Schwarz and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra Delos Records 1994 ASIN B0000006Y6 Opera recordings Edit Anita in Ernst Krenek s Jonny spielt auf with Lothar Zagrosek and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig Polygram Records 2002 ASIN B00000E551 Chrysothemis in Richard Strauss Elektra with Daniel Barenboim and the Berlin State Opera TELDEC label 1996 ASIN B000000SRU Elektra in Richard Strauss Elektra with Giuseppe Sinopoli and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Deutsche Grammophon 1997 ASIN B0018O809A Lady Cifford in Isaac Albeniz s Henry Cifford with Jose De Eusebio and the Orquesta Sinfonicia de Madrid Decca label 2003 ASIN B0018NETFU Maria in Richard Strauss Friedenstag with Robert Bass and the Collegiate Choral and Orchestra Koch label 1995 ASIN B000001SET Sieglinde in Wagner s Die Walkure with Christoph von Dohnanyi and the Cleveland Orchestra Polygram Records 1997 ASIN B0000041JY Turandot in Puccini s Turandot with Jose Collado and the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra Rtve Classics label 2006 ASIN B000EBDA0M Solo recordings Edit American Diva Arias by Verdi Puccini Cilea Charpentier Wagner Catalani with Heinz Wallberg and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Delos Records 1992 ASIN B0000006XU Opera Gala with Andrew Litton and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Delos Records 2000 ASIN B00004TKHD Watch and listen EditListen to Alessandra Marc sing on YouTube the role of Elisabeth in Verdi s Don Carlo References Edit Alessandra Marc Thrilling in Russian Music washingtonpost com Richard Tucker Music Foundation Archived 2012 01 17 at the Wayback Machine Opera Early Wagner Effort Has U S Premiere In New Jersey New York Times a b c Opera News Interview August 1998 alessandra marc talks to parterre box In 1990 she sang the role of die Kaiserin in Richard Strauss DIE Frau one Schatten in the Holland Festival Concert Wagner s Resetting of Gluck Iphigenie New York Times Opera La Fiamma New York Times MUSIC A Bounty of Vocal Concerts Tops the Programs New York Times Reviews Music Alessandra Marc Makes Her Met Debut as Aida New York Times RECORDINGS VIEW As Strauss s Music Comes Back Fine Voices Sing Out a Welcome New York Times Review Opera A Bustling Turandot by Philadelphia Troupe New York Times In Tune With the Spirit of Summer New Works In a New Hall New York Times MUSIC REVIEW At Tanglewood a Late Summer Study in Contrast New York Times MUSIC REVIEW Audience Shrugs Off Cherubini New York Times ON THE TOWNS New York Times MUSIC REVIEW The Chicago Plays With Opposites New York Times Alessandra Marc High Performance Soprano Schedule Archived from the original on 2008 05 15 Retrieved 2008 05 24 Music Opera Placido Domingo Welcomes You to Opera Events washingtonian com External links EditOfficial web site of Alessandra Marc Official fan club of Alessandra Marc Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alessandra Marc amp oldid 1114335589, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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