What happened to Natalie Dessay?
What happened to Natalie Dessay?
After thirty years as a soprano performing in opera houses the world over, French singer Natalie Dessay decided to turn to her first love, acting. She is now starring in Legend of a Life, a new production of a lesser-known play by the legendary Austrian author Stefan Zweig.
Why did Natalie Dessay leave Opera?
During a promotion of her new album with works by Schubert, Natalie Dessay has spoken up about her views on the operatic world. During an interview with Forum Opera, the soprano noted that she never felt comfortable in opera and she felt that the art form was one of the past.
Who is Natalie Dessay married to?
- Natalie Dessay was born on Ap in Lyon, Rhône, France as Nathalie Dessaix. She is an actress, known for Joyeux Noel (2005), Orphée aux enfers (1997) and Jules César (2011). She has been married to Laurent Naouri since 1994.
When did Dessay return to the stage?
- Dessay returned on stage in a benefit concert at the Opéra de Montréal on , and later in the month, took part in Haydn's The Creation at the Festival de Saint-Denis. In November she starred in Gounod's Roméo et Juliette as Juliette at the Metropolitan Opera.
How old was Anne Dessay when she started singing?
- At the age of 20, her vocal talent was discovered after singing Pamina's aria in a play by Molière at the acting class and was encouraged to take singing lessons. Dessay subsequently studied with Gérard Laurent at the Conservatoire de Bordeaux, where she learned German, drama, and singing.
When did Dessay start singing as Mélisande?
- In January 2009 she sang the part of Mélisande in a much acclaimed production of Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande at the Theater an der Wien. On , Dessay premiered in Zimmerman's new production of La sonnambula opposite Juan Diego Flórez at the New York Metropolitan Opera.
