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		Akeo Hasegawa Tenor Curriculum Vitae Akeo Hasegawa, Tenor born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1974. He studied singing in Tokyo at the National University for Fine Arts and Music, Tokyo. At the present he studies in Germany, at the Hochschule des Saarlandes fuer musik und Theatre, Saarbrücken, with Prof. Yaron Windmueller. 1998 German and European opera debut as Oswald in the Word premier of "Vision of Lear" by Toshio Hosokawa at München Biennale 1999 Japanese opera debut as Oswald in "Vision of Lear" by Toshio Hosokawa at Theatre Olympic 2000 Opera "Das Mädchen mit den Schwefelhölzern"

		Assaf Levitin Bass baritone Curriculum Vitae Born in Israel in 1972, Levitin studied with Agnes Massini at the Tel Aviv conservatory and had his debut at the "Habima - Israel National Theatre". Several scholarships, amongst others from the Rotary Club Germany, the America Israel Cultural Fund, the University of the Saarland and the Israel Institute of Vocal Art, enabled the bass baritone to complete his musical education with Prof. Yaron Windmüller in Germany at the Hochschule des Saarlandes für Musik und Theater. In Israel, Assaf Levitin has been much in demand as a singer in concert performances and has toured in Northern America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. His versatility as a singer as well as his perfect pitch have made him an extremely popular singer in the field of contemporary music. He had guest appearances at the Expo 2000 in Hanover as well as at the Concert of Berlin Contemporary Opera with Aribert Reimann's "Entsorgt". During the "World Music Days" Festival in Luxemburg, Levitin interpreted Brandmüller's work "Löwe, leih mir deine Stimme", and in the Vienna Arnold Schönberg Centre he sang in Schönberg's "Ode an Napoleon Bonaparte". Numerous radio recordings with the Israeli Radio, the Saarländische and Mitteldeutsche Rundfunk have documented Assaf Levitin's wide repertoire ranging from Stradella and Bach up to Tobias Schwenke. During his two years as an ensemble member at "Habima - Israel National Theatre" as well as in the course of various operatic productions during his studies and in workshops, Assaf Levitin has been gathering stage experience. Most recently, he was involved in the production of "Jakob Lenz" at the Pfalztheater, Kaiserslautern. In 1998, Assaf Levitin was awarded a third prize at the Vera Rozsa Nordell Competition for Israeli singers. He was honoured with second prize at the Walter Gieseking Competition 1999. He was finalist of the Paula Solomon Lindberg Competition in 1999. August 2002, engagement Opernhaus Dortmund: Among others he will sing Collin in "La Bohème" and Masetto in "Don Giovanni".

		Daniela Schmid Soprano Curriculum Vitae Born in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1972, the soprano Daniela Schmid at first trained as a potter and then went on to study singing at the Hochschule des Saarlandes für Musik und Theater. During this time she was a pupil of Sigmund Nimsgern and Yaron Windmüller. In spring 2001 she graduated in operatic singing and musical instruction. During her studies she performed the title part in the opera "Amelia geht zum Ball" by Giancarlo Menotti in a production of Opernschule Saarbrücken. She sang concerts with works by Luciano Berio, Charles Ives, Luca Lombardi und Aribert Reimann which were recorded or broadcast live by the Saarländische Rundfunk. She has been appearing regularly in the prologue for the festival "Musik des 20. (21.) Jahrhunderts" of Saarländischer Rundfunk. In the context of the Expo 2000 in Hanover, she sang works by Maurice Ravel and Benjamin Britten in a concert as part of the project "Lied:Strahl"; a week of Lieder recitals in the German pavilion based on a concept by Yaron Windmüller and Axel Bauni. She also participated in the world premiére of the work "Á l'intèrieur de la vue - WeltinnenRaum eines Tones", a performance by Johannes S. Sistermanns in co-operation with the Netzwerk Musik Saar and the German Pavilion. She is presently working on a production of the opera "Orfeo" by Luigi Rossi, a project of Ensemble Pazza Caglia in Saarbrücken. Repertoire Opera GLUCK, Christoph Willibald lphigenie en Aulide (Iphigenie), Orphèe et Euridice (Euridice) Orphée et Euridice, Euridice MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus Cosi fan tutte (Despina), Le nozze di Figaro (Susanna), Don Giovanni (Zerlina) Le nozze di Figaro, Susanna Don Giovanni, Zerlina MENOTTI, Giancarlo Amelia geht zum Ball, AmeIia WEILL, Kurt Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny (Jenny) Concert BACH, Johann Sebastian Cantatas 21, 59, 91,172, 202, 681 BERIO, Luciano Agnus HÄNDEL, Georg Friedrich Dixit Dminus Psalm 109, Messiah MAHLER, Gustav 4th movement from 4th symphony MONTECLAIR, Michel Pignolet Solo Cantata Europe TELEMANN, Georg Philipp Cantata: Machet die Tore weit Songs BEN-HAIM, Paul Three songs without words BIALAS, Günter Haiku Folge l DESSAU, Paul Wir Vögel singen nicht egal HINDEMITH, Paul Acht Lieder op. 18 IVES, Charles On the Counter, The See'r , The Cage LOMBARDI, Luca La Cazone di Greta MATTHUS, Siegfried Es singen die Vögel im Traum MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus Ridente la calma, Der Zauberer KV 472, Dans un bois solitaire KV 295b, Abendempfindung KV 523, Das Veilchen RAVEL, Maurice Cinq Mélodies Populaires Greques SCHUBERT, Franz Der Hirt auf dem Felsen SCHUMANN, Robert Sechs Gesänge op. 107, Liebeslied op. 51/5, Der Sandmann op. 79/13, Er ist's op. 79/24 SCHRECKER, Franz Zwei lyrische Gesänge WEBERN, Anton Abendland 1-3 op.14

		Nathalie Senf Mezzosopran Curriculum Vitae Nathalie Senf, mezzo-soprano, was born in 1975. She started taking singing lessons at the School of Music Jellinghaus in Dortmund/Germany in 1994. These were followed by classes with soprano Heike Gierhardt in Essen/Germany. From 1999 onwards she studied to become an opera singer and a vocal coach in the class of Prof. Yaron Windmüller at the University of Music Saar in Saarbrücken/Germany, getting her degrees in both disciplines in 2004. he participated in master classes held by Roger Vignoles, Leonard Hokanson, Graham Johnson, Sarah Walker and Mira Zakai. Nathalie Senf received a scholarship from the Wagner Society in 2003 and was one of the award-winners in the International Voice Competition of the Schloss Rheinsberg Chamber Opera in 2004. She was involved in the Festival of the Chamber Opera as 3. Knabe in Die Zauberflöte by Mozart. In productions of the University of Music Saar and of international summer schools she sang the following parts in its entirety or in excerpts: Ruggiero (Händel, Alcina), Anna (Weill, Die sieben Todsünden), Dorabella (Mozart, Così fan tutte), Cherubino (Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro), 2. Dame (Mozart, Zauberflöte), Cenerentola (Rossini), Nerone (Monteverdi, L'incoronatione di Poppea). Her concert repertoire includes works from the baroque period up to music of the 21 st century, amongst them compositions of Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann,Wagner, R. Strauss, Schönberg, Messiaen and Eggert. Repertoire Songs Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss, Arnold Schönberg, Alban Berg, Aaron Copland, Olivier Messiaen, Paul Dessau, Moritz Eggert... Kantata „Arianna a Naxos”, Joseph Haydn Roles Anna, „DieSieben Todsünden“, K. Weill; Cenerentola, G. Rossini; Dorabella, „Così fan tutte“ + Cherubino, „Le nozze di Figaro“, W. A. Mozart; Ruggiero, „Alcina”, G. F. Händel; Orlovsky, „Die Fledermaus”, J. Strauß; Octavian, “Der Rosenkavalier”, R. Strauss... World Premiere Moritz Eggert, „Die Kriegsirre“, Juni / June 2001 Stefan Litwin, „Rein oder Unrein?“, Juni / June 2002

		Manou Walesch Curriculum Vitae Graduated in teacher training and obtained post as primary school teacher. 1999: started studying music teaching (main subject: singing) at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Saarbrücken Musical Training General musical training 1981-1983: Solfège Training with the "Union Grand-Duc Adolphe" 1983-1987: Solfège Training with Ms Karin Weinand and Ms Weyland at the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg 1987: Premier Prix de Solfège 1987-1989: Studied analytic harmony with Mr. Jeannot Comes at the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg Singing: 1987-1989: Studied singing with Mr. Georges Backes at the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg 1989: Deuxième Mention de Chant 1990-1994: Studied singing with Ms Carmen Welter-Jander at the Conservatory of the City of Ettelbrück 1994: Deuxième Prix de Chant 1995-1998: Studied singing with Ms Monica Spross at the Music School of the City of Trier 1998: Started studying at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Saarbrücken, studying singing with Prof. Yaron Windmüller She furthermore worked with Ms Mira Zakai, Ms Ingrid Bjoner, Ms Vera Rosza, Ms Hansen-Ritter und Mr. Camille Kerger. She took part in master classes held by Irwin Gage/Esther de Bros and Axel Bauni. Furthermore she was a member of the Vocal Ensemble of the Conservatory of the City of Ettelbrück (1992-1994) and participated in various productions staged by other singing groups and choirs (including productions conducted by Carlo Hommel, Augustin Kubizek, Karl Berg). Between 1996 and 1999, the singer was a member of the "Spielkreis für alte Musik" in Trier. Piano: 1979-1983: Studied piano with Ms Susi Heintz-Baldauff 1983-1988: Studied piano with Ms Karin Weinand at the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg 1988: Première Mention de Piano Saxophone: 1982-1983: Studied saxophone with the "Union Grand-duc Adolphe" 1983-1993: Studied saxophone with Mr. Fred Jost at the Conservatory o the City of Luxembourg 1988-1992: Chamber music class for saxophone at the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg 1993: Premier Prix de Saxophone Furthermore she was a member of the Wind Band of the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg as well as of other Wind Bands, touring with concerts both at home and abroad. Percussion: 1990-1994: Studied percussion with Mr. Jos. Christen, and conga with Mr. Jèrôme Goldschmitt at the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg 1994: Deuxiìme Mention de Percussion Dance: 1979-1984: Studied ballet at the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg (with Ms Yolande Hild, Ms Christiane Eiffes and Ms Michèle Negre) 1983: Deuxième Mention de danse classique 1987-1989: Studied folklore dance with Mr. Carlo Wagner at the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg 1987-1989: "Expression corporelle" with Ms Dominique Putz-Hellinckx at the Conservatory of the City of Luxembourg 1989: Participation in one of the leading roles in a production of the dance theatre work "Adoramus Te" performed in Luxembourg and Esch/Alzette. 1997-1999: Studied tap dance with Ms Sara Eden in Esch/Alzette She also took part in two workshops for modern dance with Mr. Sebastian Prantl (Vienna), a workshop for African dance with Mr. Mustafa Zrika, a workshop for "Danse de Charactère" with Ms Nadejda L. Loujine (Paris) as well as in workshops for Egyptian, Cuban and Greek dances with various teachers. She also has regular Flamenco lessons with Ms Pascale Schmit and Mr. Marco Garcia. Repertoire + Bach Cantatas Lied-Repertoire Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Ridente la calma KV 210a - Dichter unbekannt Die Zufriedenheit KV 473 - Christian Felix WEISSE Das Veilchen KV 476 - Johann Wolfgang von GOETHE Als Luise die Briefe ihres ungetreuen Liebhabers verbrannte KV 520 - Gabriele von BAMBERG Abendempfindung KV 523 - Joachim Heinrich CAMPE Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Zärtliche Liebe - Carl Friedrich Wilhelm HERROSEE An die Hoffnung Op.95 - aus Tiedges Urania Franz SCHUBERT Gretchen am Spinnrade Op.2 - Johann Wolfgang von GOETHE Heidenröslein Op.3 nº 3 - Johann Wolfgang von GOETHE Erster Verlust Op.5 nº 4 - Johann Wolfgang von GOETHE Ganymed Op.19 nº 3 - Johann Wolfgang von GOETHE Frühlingsglaube Op.20 nº 2 Ludwig UHLAND Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt Op.62 nº 1 Lied der Mignon I Op.62 nº 2 Lied der Mignon II Op.62 nº 3 - Johann Wolfgang von GOETHE An die Musik Op.88 nº 4 - Franz von SCHOBER Robert SCHUMANN Widmung Op.25 nº 1 - Friedrich RÜCKERT Der Nussbaum Op.25 nº 2 - MOSEN Liederkreis Op.39 (Joseph EICHENDORFF) nº 1 In der Fremde nº 2 Intermezzo nº 3 Waldesgespräch nº 4 Die Stille nº 5 Mondnacht nº 6 Schöne Fremde nº 7 Auf einer Burg nº 8 In der Fremde nº 9 Wehmut nº 10 Zwielicht nº 11 Im Walde nº 12 Frühlingsnacht Frauenliebe und Leben Op.42 (Albert von CHAMISSO) nº 1 Seit ich ihn gesehen nº 2 Er, der Herrlichste von allen nº 3 Ich kann's nicht fassen, nicht glauben nº 4 Du Ring an meinem Finger nº 5 Helft mir, ihr Schwestern nº 6 Süßer Freund, du blickest nº 7 An meinem Herzen, an meiner Brust nº 8 Nun hast du mir den ersten Schmerz getan Volksliedchen Op.51 nº 2 - Friedrich RÜCKERT Die Soldatenbraut Op.64 nº 1 - Eduard MÖRIKE Johannes BRAHMS Von ewiger Liebe Op.43 nº 1 - Joseph WENZIG Die Mainacht Op.43 nº 2 - Ludwig Heinrich Christoph HÖLTY Wiegenlied Op.49 nº 4 Lieder nach Texten von Georg Friedrich DAUMER Op. 57 1º Von waldbekränzter Höhe 2º Wenn du nur zuweilen lächelst 3º Es träumte mir 4º Ach, wende diesen Blick 6º Strahlt zuweilen auch ein mildes Licht 7º Die Schnur die Perl an Perle 8º Unbewegte laue Luft Dämmrung senkte sich von oben Op.59 nº 1 - Johann Wolfgang von GOETHE Auf dem See Op.59 nº 2 - Karl SIMROCK Vergebliches Ständchen Op.84 nº 4 Wie Melodien zieht es mir Op..105 nº 1 - Klaus GROTH Ständchen Op.106 nº 1 - Franz KUGLER Hugo WOLF Morgentau Aus einem alten Liederbuche Das verlassene Mägdlein - Eduard MÖRIKE Verborgenheit - Eduard MÖRIKE Gustav MAHLER aus: Des Knaben Wunderhorn (Clemens BRENTANO/Achim von ARNIM) Wer hat dies Liedlein erdacht Rheinlegendchen Das irdische Leben Urlicht Enrique GRANADOS La Maja Dolorosa (Letra de F. PERIQUET) 1º Oh muerte cruel 2º Ay majo de mi vida 3º De aquel majo amant Arnold SCHÖNBERG Die Aufgeregten Op.3 nº 2 - Gottfried KELLER Hochzeitslied Op.3 nº 4 - Jens Peter JACOBSEN Geübtes Herz - Gottfried KELLER Alban BERG Schlafen, schlafen, nichts als schlafen Op.2 nº 1 - Friedrich HEBBEL Schlafend trägt man mich in mein Heimatland Op.2 nº 2 Nun ich der Riesen Stärksten überwand Op.2 nº 3 Warm die Lüfte Op.2 nº 4 - Alfred MOMBERT Wolfgang FORTNER Farewell (1981) Gedichte von Pablo NERUDA nº 1 Desde el fondo de ti nº 2 Yo no lo quiero, Amada nº 3 Amo el amor de los marineros nº 4 Amo el amor que se reparte nº 5 Ya no se encantaràn Operatic Repertoire Christoph Willibald GLUCK Orpheus - Viennese version Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Cosi fan tutte Dorabella La Clemenza di Tito - Sesto Le nozze di Figaro - Cherubin Camille SAINT-SAËNS Samson et Dalila - Dalila Jules MASSENET Werther - Charlotte: Repertoire Oratorio Giambattista PERGOLESI Stabat Mater Quae moerebat Eia Mater Fac ut portem and some duets Georg Friedrich HÄNDEL - Messiah But who may abide the day of his coming O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion He shall feed his flock like a shepherd He was despised Johann Sebastian BACH -B minor mass Qui sedes ad dextram patris Agnus Dei - Weihnachtsoratorium Bereite dich, Zion, mit zärtlichen Trieben Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh Schließe, mein Herz, dies selige Wunder - Johannespassion Von den Stricken meiner Sünden Es ist vollbracht - Matthäuspassion Buß und Reu Erbarme dich Können Tränen meiner Wangen - Magnificat D-Dur Et exsultavit Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Vesperae soennes de confessore KV 339 - alto part Johannes BRAHMS Alto Rhapsody Gustav MAHLER 2nd symphony Camille SAINT-SAËNS Oratorio de Noël - alto part + Cantata 170: "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" for alto solo, oboe d'amore, (flute), violine I and II, viola, organl, basso continuo