Josef Protschka
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Josef Protschka (born 5 February 1944) is a German operatic tenor who also sang lieder and oratorio and made many recordings. He performed as the vocal soloist in Stockhausen's electronic composition Gesang der Jünglinge at age 12. A long-term member of the Cologne Opera, he appeared at international opera houses and festivals, with a focus on Mozart's roles such as Tamino. As an academic voice teacher, he was rector of the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln from 2002 to 2009.
Early life and education
Born in Prague, Protschka grew up in Düsseldorf.[1] His father was a violinist who played in church orchestras.[2] In 1956 at the age of 12, he performed as the vocal soloist in Stockhausen's electronic composition Gesang der Jünglinge,[2][3] prepared by two years of studies and tape sessions with the composer.[3] A year earlier he had already sung the student in Kurt Weill's Der Jasager as part of a recording of the work for the American label MGM.[2]
Initially he studied classical philology, philosophy, German studies and literature.[2] He worked as a journalist and in adult education. Soon he devoted himself exclusively to his singing career, studying in Cologne with Erika Köth and Peter Witsch.[1]
Career
He was first engaged as a
Over the years, Protschka made about 50 recordings as well as television and radio productions and won international prizes.
At the end of the 1990s, Protschka became a university lecturer in Copenhagen and Cologne and gave master classes in several European countries. He was a professor of voice in
Protschka has continued to give recitals and concerts and to serve as a jury member of international competitions. He has run a studio for vocal interpretation.[7] Together with Florian Uhlig, Protschka has directed an innovative educational project for talented South African singers, in collaboration between the International Mozart Festival Johannesburg and the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln since 2012.[2][7]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-3-59-844088-5.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Habermann, Elena (10 April 2016). "Josef Protschka / Künstler Gespräch anlässlich seiner Abschiedstournee". onlinemerker.com (in German). Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ a b Service, Tom (18 October 2013). "Two ways to get into Stockhausen's head". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Vorstellungen mit Josef Protschka". Vienna State Opera (in German). Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Artist / Josef Protschka". Grammy Awards. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Kirchenmusiker und Dirigent: Reiner Schuhenn wird Rektor der Kölner Musikhochschule", Neue Musikzeitung, 5 March 2009
- ^ a b "Josef Protschka". liedwelt-rheinland.de (in German). 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
External links
- Official website
- Josef Protschka at AllMusic
- Josef Protschka discography at Discogs
- "Josef Protschka (Tenor)", Bach Cantatas website
