David Cordier
David Cordier (born May 1, 1959 in Rochester ) is an English opera singer ( countertenor ).
Life
Cordier was first boy soprano in the cathedral choir in Rochester and a member of the choir of King's College . After completing a master's degree in mathematics in Cambridge , he continued his musical training at the Royal College of Music in London and then moved to Berlin . His musical repertoire ranges from the music of the 16th century to the present day. He is known for his interpretations of various roles in operas by Handel . As Hamor in Dietrich Hilsdorf's version of the oratorio Jephtha von Handel, he could be heard and seen at the Bonn Opera.
Publications (selection)
- And is it night? Are they thine eyes that shine? (Jones)
- Go from my window (Anonymous / John Dowland )
- Greensleeves (Anonymous)
- In a merry May morn (Nicholson)
- In darkness let me dwell (Coprario)
- Intenerite voi ( notary )
- Lullaby 'My sweet little baby' (Byrd)
- See, see, mine own sweet jewel (Morley)
- Venus' Birds (Bennet)
Web links
- David Cordier at Operabase (engagements and dates)
- David Cordier at Operissimo on the basis of the Great Singer Lexicon
- Musical biography at the Forum Alte Musik Köln
- hyperion-records.co.uk. Retrieved June 11, 2012 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cordier, David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English opera singer (countertenor) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 1, 1959 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rochester |