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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.
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.
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.
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.
In which German city was Dorothea Röschmann born?
Answer: Flensburg
Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann was born in Flensburg, Germany.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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*.
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.
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.
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*.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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*.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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*.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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*.
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*.
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.
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.
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.
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*.
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*.
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.
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*.
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.
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.
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*.
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.
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*.
Dorothea Röschmann is married to the conductor Daniel Harding.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann is married to actor Christoph Bantzer, not conductor Daniel Harding.
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.
Dorothea Röschmann and Christoph Bantzer reside in Vienna, Austria.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann and Christoph Bantzer reside in Hamburg, Germany, not Vienna, Austria.
Their daughter Clara was born in 2005.
Answer: True
Explanation: Their daughter, Clara, was born in 2005.
Who is Dorothea Röschmann married to?
Answer: Christoph Bantzer
Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann is married to Christoph Bantzer.
What is the profession of Dorothea Röschmann's husband, Christoph Bantzer?
Answer: Actor
Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann's husband, Christoph Bantzer, is an actor.
Where do Dorothea Röschmann and her husband reside?
Answer: Hamburg
Explanation: Dorothea Röschmann and Christoph Bantzer reside in Hamburg, Germany.