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Study Guide: Dorothea Röschmann: A Soprano's Career

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Dorothea Röschmann: A Soprano's Career Study Guide

Early Life and Education

Dorothea Röschmann was born in Munich, Germany.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the question states Munich, Dorothea Röschmann was actually born in Flensburg, Germany, as indicated by supporting documentation.

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Dorothea Röschmann began her formal musical education at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg.

Answer: True

Explanation: Her formal musical education was indeed undertaken at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, a distinguished institution for performing arts.

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Dorothea Röschmann's earliest musical involvement was singing with the Berlin Philharmonic Choir at age ten.

Answer: False

Explanation: Röschmann's earliest musical engagement began at age seven with the Flensburg Bach Choir, predating involvement with the Berlin Philharmonic Choir at age ten.

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Dorothea Röschmann pursued further vocal training in cities including New York City, Tel Aviv, and London.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following her initial studies, Röschmann expanded her vocal training in several international centers, notably New York City, Tel Aviv, and London, under the tutelage of Vera Roszsa.

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In which German city was Dorothea Röschmann born?

Answer: Flensburg

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann was born in Flensburg, Germany.

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Which of the following was NOT among the international locations where Dorothea Röschmann pursued further vocal training?

Answer: Vienna

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann pursued further vocal training in locations such as Los Angeles, New York City, Tel Aviv, and London; Vienna was not among these specific international training locations.

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Operatic Career: Foundations (1990s)

Dorothea Röschmann started her professional career as a singer in 1990.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann commenced her professional career as a singer in 1986, actively performing as a Lieder and concert singer.

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Between 1994 and 2000, Dorothea Röschmann was primarily a guest soloist at the Vienna State Opera.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the period of 1994 to 2000, Dorothea Röschmann was primarily a member of the ensemble at the Berlin State Opera, rather than a guest soloist at the Vienna State Opera.

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Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Pamina in Mozart's *The Magic Flute* during her tenure at the Berlin State Opera.

Answer: True

Explanation: Indeed, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Pamina in Mozart's *The Magic Flute* as part of her engagements at the Berlin State Opera.

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Claudio Abbado conducted Dorothea Röschmann's performance as Susanna in *The Marriage of Figaro* at the Berlin State Opera.

Answer: False

Explanation: Claudio Abbado conducted Dorothea Röschmann's performance as Nannetta in Verdi's *Falstaff* at the Berlin State Opera, not as Susanna in *The Marriage of Figaro*.

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Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Fiordiligi in *Così fan tutte* at the Berlin State Opera.

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Fiordiligi in Mozart's *Così fan tutte* during her tenure at the Berlin State Opera.

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Dorothea Röschmann achieved international fame with her debut at the Vienna State Opera in 1995.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann achieved significant international recognition with her debut at the Salzburg Festival in 1995, performing Susanna in *The Marriage of Figaro*, rather than at the Vienna State Opera.

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Luc Bondy directed Dorothea Röschmann's acclaimed Salzburg Festival debut performance.

Answer: True

Explanation: Luc Bondy directed Dorothea Röschmann's acclaimed Salzburg Festival debut performance of *The Marriage of Figaro*.

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Dorothea Röschmann has never performed the role of Servilia in *La clemenza di Tito*.

Answer: False

Explanation: This statement is incorrect; Dorothea Röschmann has performed the role of Servilia in Mozart's *La clemenza di Tito* at the Salzburg Festival.

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In 1998, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Norina in Donizetti's *Don Pasquale*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Indeed, in 1998, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Norina in Donizetti's opera *Don Pasquale* with La Monnaie.

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When did Dorothea Röschmann begin her professional career as a singer?

Answer: 1986

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann began her professional career as a singer in 1986.

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What was Dorothea Röschmann's main affiliation between 1994 and 2000?

Answer: Member of the ensemble at the Berlin State Opera

Explanation: Between 1994 and 2000, Dorothea Röschmann was primarily a member of the ensemble at the Berlin State Opera.

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Which role did Dorothea Röschmann perform at the Berlin State Opera that was conducted by Zubin Mehta?

Answer: Ännchen in *Der Freischütz*

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Ännchen in Weber's *Der Freischütz* at the Berlin State Opera, conducted by Zubin Mehta.

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Dorothea Röschmann gained international recognition in 1995 for her performance in which opera and role at the Salzburg Festival?

Answer: Susanna in *The Marriage of Figaro*

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann gained international recognition in 1995 for her performance as Susanna in Mozart's *The Marriage of Figaro* at the Salzburg Festival.

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Who directed Dorothea Röschmann's debut performance at the Salzburg Festival?

Answer: Luc Bondy

Explanation: Luc Bondy directed Dorothea Röschmann's acclaimed Salzburg Festival debut performance.

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Operatic Career: International Acclaim (2000s-Present)

Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Ännchen in Weber's *Der Freischütz* in a new production at the Bavarian State Opera.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Ännchen in Weber's *Der Freischütz*, available data indicates this was in a new production at the Berlin State Opera, not the Bavarian State Opera.

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Dorothea Röschmann debuted at the Paris Opera in 2003 performing *Don Giovanni*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann debuted at the Paris Opera in 2000, performing in Mozart's *The Magic Flute*, not in *Don Giovanni* in 2003.

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Her 2000 performance of *The Magic Flute* at the Paris Opera took place at the Palais Garnier.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2000 performance of Mozart's *The Magic Flute* by Dorothea Röschmann at the Paris Opera was indeed staged at the historic Palais Garnier.

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Dorothea Röschmann debuted at the Royal Opera, London, in 2003 as the Countess in *The Marriage of Figaro*.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann debuted at the Royal Opera, London, in 2003, but in the role of Pamina in *The Magic Flute*, not the Countess in *The Marriage of Figaro*.

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In the summer of 2003, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Vitellia in Mozart's *La clemenza di Tito* at the Salzburg Festival.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the summer of 2003, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Vitellia in Mozart's *La clemenza di Tito* at the Salzburg Festival.

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Dorothea Röschmann debuted at the Metropolitan Opera and the Vienna State Opera in 2003, both times as Susanna.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann made her debut at both the Metropolitan Opera and the Vienna State Opera in 2003, performing the role of Susanna in both houses.

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Dorothea Röschmann sang her first Contessa d'Almaviva in 2004 at La Scala.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann sang her first Contessa d'Almaviva in 2004 at the Ravinia Festival, not at La Scala.

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In 2006, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Contessa d'Almaviva at the Royal Opera House in London.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2006, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Contessa d'Almaviva at the Royal Opera House in London, as well as at the Salzburg Festival.

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In January 2015, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Agathe in *Der Freischütz* at the Berlin State Opera.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Agathe in a new production of Weber's *Der Freischütz* at the Berlin State Opera in January 2015.

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Dorothea Röschmann debuted the role of Desdemona in Verdi's *Otello* in March 2016 at the Salzburg Festival.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann debuted the role of Desdemona in Verdi's *Otello* in March 2016 at the Salzburg Easter Festival.

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Which of the following roles did Dorothea Röschmann perform in new productions at the Bavarian State Opera?

Answer: Ännchen in *Der Freischütz*

Explanation: While Ännchen is listed as a role performed by Dorothea Röschmann, available data indicates this was in a new production at the Berlin State Opera. Other roles performed in new productions at the Bavarian State Opera include Fidelio, The Rake's Progress, and Rodelinda.

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At which venue did Dorothea Röschmann perform in Mozart's *The Magic Flute* in her 2000 Paris Opera debut?

Answer: Palais Garnier

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann's 2000 Paris Opera debut performance of Mozart's *The Magic Flute* took place at the Palais Garnier.

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In which role did Dorothea Röschmann make her debut at the Royal Opera, London, in 2003?

Answer: Pamina

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann debuted at the Royal Opera, London, in 2003 in the role of Pamina in *The Magic Flute*.

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Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Susanna in both the Metropolitan Opera and the Vienna State Opera during her debut year there. What year was this?

Answer: 2003

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann debuted at the Metropolitan Opera and the Vienna State Opera in 2003, performing the role of Susanna in both houses.

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Where did Dorothea Röschmann sing her first performance as Contessa d'Almaviva in 2004?

Answer: Ravinia Festival

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann sang her first Contessa d'Almaviva in 2004 at the Ravinia Festival.

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Dorothea Röschmann debuted the role of Desdemona in Verdi's *Otello* in March 2016. Who conducted this performance?

Answer: Christian Thielemann

Explanation: Christian Thielemann conducted Dorothea Röschmann's debut performance as Desdemona in Verdi's *Otello* in March 2016.

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Which of the following roles did Dorothea Röschmann perform at the Salzburg Festival in 2003?

Answer: Vitellia

Explanation: In 2003, Dorothea Röschmann performed the role of Vitellia in Mozart's *La clemenza di Tito* at the Salzburg Festival.

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Concert and Lieder Repertoire

Dorothea Röschmann participated in Ton Koopman's project to record all of Bach's cantatas.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann was indeed a participant in Ton Koopman's comprehensive project to record all of J.S. Bach's cantatas.

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The September 10, 2011, performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 was a commemoration of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Answer: True

Explanation: The performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 by the New York Philharmonic on September 10, 2011, was indeed a commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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Dorothea Röschmann's April 2015 tour included performances with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann's April 2015 tour included performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Les Violons du Roy, but not the London Symphony Orchestra.

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During her April 2015 tour, she performed Schumann's *Frauen-Liebe und Leben* accompanied by Mitsuko Uchida.

Answer: True

Explanation: During her April 2015 tour, Dorothea Röschmann performed Schumann's *Frauen-Liebe und Leben*, accompanied by Mitsuko Uchida.

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What is Dorothea Röschmann's primary recognized specialization in opera and Lieder?

Answer: Operas by Mozart and German art songs (Lieder)

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann is primarily recognized for her interpretations of operas by Mozart and for her performances of German art songs (Lieder).

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Discography and Awards

The 1997 recording of Handel's *Messiah* listed in her discography was conducted by Paul McCreesh.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1997 recording of Handel's *Messiah* listed in her discography was conducted by Paul McCreesh.

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Dorothea Röschmann recorded J.S. Bach's *Christmas Oratorio* in 1997 under the direction of René Jacobs.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann recorded J.S. Bach's *Christmas Oratorio* in 1997 under the direction of René Jacobs.

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Her 2001 discography includes Bach's *St John Passion*, conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt.

Answer: False

Explanation: Her 2001 discography includes Bach's *St Matthew Passion*, conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, not the *St John Passion*.

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A 2006 recording of Mozart's *Don Giovanni* features Dorothea Röschmann conducted by Claudio Abbado.

Answer: False

Explanation: A 2006 recording features Dorothea Röschmann in Mozart's *The Magic Flute*, conducted by Claudio Abbado, not *Don Giovanni*.

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Her 2014 release, titled *Portraits*, features songs by Schubert, Schumann, and Wolf, accompanied by Malcolm Martineau.

Answer: True

Explanation: Her 2014 release, titled *Portraits*, features songs by Schubert, Schumann, Strauss, and Wolf, accompanied by Malcolm Martineau.

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The 2015 Decca Records release includes Schumann's *Liederkreis, Op. 39* and Berg's *Seven Early Songs*, accompanied by Mitsuko Uchida.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2015 Decca Records release includes Schumann's *Liederkreis, Op. 39* and *Frauenliebe und Leben*, along with Berg's *Seven Early Songs*, accompanied by Mitsuko Uchida.

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A 2015 recording titled *Mozart Arias* features Dorothea Röschmann conducted by Daniel Harding.

Answer: True

Explanation: A 2015 recording titled *Mozart Arias* features Dorothea Röschmann with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Harding.

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In 2003, Dorothea Röschmann received an Echo Klassik award for her performance of Mozart's *Requiem*.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2003, Dorothea Röschmann received an Echo Klassik award for Best Lied Recording for 'The Songs of Robert Schumann,' not for Mozart's *Requiem*.

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Dorothea Röschmann won a Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Choral Performance for Bach's *St Matthew Passion*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann won a Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Choral Performance for her contribution to the recording of Bach's *St Matthew Passion*.

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In 2016, Dorothea Röschmann was honored with the title Berliner Kammersängerin.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2016, Dorothea Röschmann was honored with the title Berliner Kammersängerin.

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Dorothea Röschmann won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album in 2017 for her album *Schumann & Berg*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album in 2017 for her album *Schumann & Berg*.

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The title Kammersängerin is an honorific title awarded to distinguished singers in German-speaking countries.

Answer: True

Explanation: The title Kammersängerin is an honorary title awarded in German-speaking countries to distinguished singers in opera and classical music.

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What title was bestowed upon Dorothea Röschmann in Berlin in 2016?

Answer: Kammersängerin

Explanation: In 2016, Dorothea Röschmann was honored with the title Berliner Kammersängerin.

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Which Grammy Award category did Dorothea Röschmann win in 2017 for her album *Schumann & Berg*?

Answer: Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album in 2017 for her album *Schumann & Berg*.

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What does the title 'Kammersängerin' signify in the context of German classical music?

Answer: An honorary title for distinguished singers

Explanation: The title Kammersängerin is an honorary title awarded in German-speaking countries to distinguished singers in opera and classical music.

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What Handel work, featuring German arias, was released in her discography in 2000?

Answer: Deutsche Arien

Explanation: The Handel work featuring German arias released in her discography in 2000 was *Deutsche Arien*.

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Personal Life

Dorothea Röschmann is married to the conductor Daniel Harding.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann is married to actor Christoph Bantzer, not conductor Daniel Harding.

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Dorothea Röschmann's husband, Christoph Bantzer, is an actor associated with the Thalia Theater.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann's husband, Christoph Bantzer, is indeed an actor associated with the Thalia Theater.

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Dorothea Röschmann and Christoph Bantzer reside in Vienna, Austria.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann and Christoph Bantzer reside in Hamburg, Germany, not Vienna, Austria.

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Their daughter Clara was born in 2005.

Answer: True

Explanation: Their daughter, Clara, was born in 2005.

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Who is Dorothea Röschmann married to?

Answer: Christoph Bantzer

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann is married to Christoph Bantzer.

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What is the profession of Dorothea Röschmann's husband, Christoph Bantzer?

Answer: Actor

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann's husband, Christoph Bantzer, is an actor.

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Where do Dorothea Röschmann and her husband reside?

Answer: Hamburg

Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann and Christoph Bantzer reside in Hamburg, Germany.

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