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SWR – Schwetzinger SWR Festspiele: Philippe Jaroussky

2015-01-21, SWR

“‘Melodies françaises’, Lieder von Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, Reynaldo Hahn und anderen französischen Komponisten nach Texten von Paul Verlaine. Konzert vom 29. Mai 2014 im Jagdsaal des Schwetzinger Schlosses.”

via SWR.de (edit, 07 Sept 2015: offline)

2015-01-20_03-featured-press

ICMA – Philippe Jaroussky wins the ICMA’s category “Baroque Vocal”

2015-01-20, ICMA

A perfect technique, an angelic voice: Philippe Jaroussky’s Vivaldi performance is characterized by an intimate atmosphere. Instead of unnecessary dramatization, he sings the pieces almost with the naivety of a child. Some of the movements have an ethereal beauty: the singer and his own Ensemble Artaserse create an unexpected, sublime aura. 

Source/Read more: International Classical Music Awards site

2015-01-19-featured-press

El arte de la fuga – Impecable ‘Niobe’ de los bostonianos

2015-01-19, El arte de la fuga

En el elenco canoro el nombre de Philippe Jaroussky destacó por encima de los demás no sólo por su excelsa calidad, sino también porque le tocaron en gracia algunos de los mejores momentos, como los increíblemente bellos accompagnato y aria Dell’Alma stanca y Sfere amiche, en que un suntuoso conjunto formado por un cuarteto de violas da gamba, chelos y violines teje un tapiz sonoro que describe la música de las esferas, acompañando la delicadísima cantinela de Anfión –una auténtica joya digna de figurar en cualquier recital–, con un Jaroussky portentoso, quien nos ofreció unos magníficos filados en pianísimo, mostrando técnica y sensibilidad a raudales.

Source/Read more: El arte de la fuga

 

2015-01-19_03-featured-press

El Mundo – ¿Qué es un contratenor?

2015-01-17, El Mundo

“Philippe Jaroussky, gran estrella de la ópera y protagonista de ‘Niobe’ en Madrid, explica la fama y el misterio que rodea a los nuevos “monstruos” del escalafón de los cantante.”

Source/Watch video on: El Mundo

2015-01-15-featured-press

Warner – Philippe Jaroussky to release double album of songs with poetry by Verlaine

2015-01-15, Warner Classics

“Jaroussky, speaking of a Verlaine setting by Reynaldo Hahn, has said that the poet ‘conveys a feeling of both moonlit abstraction and of the allusive, but very sensual caress of the beloved. There is always a sensual element in Verlaine’s writing.'”…

via Warner Classics

2015-01-15_02-featured-press

El Confidencial – “Quiero poesía, espiritualidad y menos virtuosismo”

2015-01-15, El Confidencial

El contratenor francés Philippe Jaroussky, considerado como el mejor del mundo volverá a la ópera, con dos “haendel”; es “muy probable” que en 2018 cante de nuevo una obra lírica en el Real y ha decidido dedicar su próximo disco a Verlaine. “Quiero poesía, espiritualidad y menos virtuosismo”, afirma.

Source/Read more: El Confidencial

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BBC – Music Matters – Philippe Jaroussky

2015-01-10, BBC Music Matters

“Philippe Jaroussky is one of the most admired countertenors of his generation. He has explored the vast Baroque repertoire and beyond to fin-de-siècle French song as well as premiering contemporary vocal music composed for him. Jaroussky tells Tom Service how his voice has changed and developed thus influencing the repertoire he is singing.”

via BBC Radio 3

2015-01-07-featured-press

WAZ – Jaroussky mit Neuentdeckung „Niobe“ bald in Dortmund

2015-01-07, WAZ

Ein Widerspruch der schönen Sorte: ganz oben zu sein, aber nicht von oben herab. Der französische Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky (36) regiert das Reich der hohen Herren-Töne seit Jahren – und zeigt sich im Gespräch als absolut allürenfreier Plauderer, wie Lars von der Gönna im wilden Interview-Mix aus Deutsch, Englisch und Französisch erfuhr”…

Source/Read more: Waz.de


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High and higher – counter tenor PJ is at the top of his vocal fach. Soon he’ll be in Dortmund, singing in “Niobe”, a rediscovered baroque opera. An interview with a star without airs and graces.

A contradiction of the beautiful kind. Being on top, but not looking down on people. French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky (36) has been reigning the empire of the high male sounds for years and emerges as being an unpretentious chatter, L. v. G learned during the wild interview, using French, English and German:

Did you have the opportunity to relax a bit around Christmas? In 2014, your schedule was bordering on top-class sport. Actually, do you never say “stop!” Monsieur?
Oh dear, that’s a weak spot. I really do find it hard to say “No”. And if a very good orchestra is calling, if there are amazing discoveries waiting, I catch myself having said “yes” once again. But I’m planning to take a little more time off in the future.

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2015-01-02-featured-press

Rondo – Philippe Jaroussky: Im Garten der Lüste

2015-01-02, Rondo

Wenn Philippe Jaroussky von seinem neuesten Projekt zu sprechen beginnt, merkt man sofort, dass ‘Green’ für den französischen Countertenor mehr ist als einfach nur ein neues Album, es ist eine echte Herzensangelegenheit.

via Rondo