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Keller, born in [[Schwerin]], daughter of the Swiss opera singer Jakob Keller (1911–1992), studied at the [[Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien]] and |
Keller, born in [[Schwerin]], daughter of the Swiss opera singer Jakob Keller (1911–1992), studied at the [[Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien]] and a lecturer at the [[Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main]] and the [[Peter Cornelius Conservatory]].<ref name=A>[http://www.verena-keller.de/index.php?id=27 Verena Keller] Biografie</ref> Among others, she played in the [[Grand Théâtre de Genève]], the [[Deutsche Oper Berlin]], the [[Hamburg State Opera]], the [[Opernhaus Düsseldorf]], at the [[Opera de Paris]], the [[Teatro Massimo]] of Palermo, the [[Teatro San Carlo]] of Naples and at the [[Vancouver Opera]].<ref name=A/> |
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Keller was awarded the 2002 “Kulturförderpreis” 2002 for her ”Opernwerkstatt” and took part in the documentary ”Opernfieber” by {{Ill|Katharina Rupp|de}} (Hessian Film Prize 2005 as best documentary film).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.verena-keller.de/index.php?id=26|title = Verena Keller – Home}}</ref> Her opera studio took place in [[Stadtcasino Basel]] in 2015.<ref>Elena Manuel, [http://www.basellandschaftlichezeitung.ch/kultur/buch-buehne-kunst/nachwuchs-opernsaenger-muessen-sich-im-stadtcasino-beweisen-129629038 ”Nachwuchs-Opernsänger müssen sich im Stadtcasino beweisen”] In ”[[Basellandschaftliche Zeitung]]”, 9 October 2015.</ref> |
Keller was awarded the 2002 “Kulturförderpreis” 2002 for her ”Opernwerkstatt” and took part in the documentary ”Opernfieber” by {{Ill|Katharina Rupp|de}} (Hessian Film Prize 2005 as best documentary film).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.verena-keller.de/index.php?id=26|title = Verena Keller – Home}}</ref> Her opera studio took place in [[Stadtcasino Basel]] in 2015.<ref>Elena Manuel, [http://www.basellandschaftlichezeitung.ch/kultur/buch-buehne-kunst/nachwuchs-opernsaenger-muessen-sich-im-stadtcasino-beweisen-129629038 ”Nachwuchs-Opernsänger müssen sich im Stadtcasino beweisen”] In ”[[Basellandschaftliche Zeitung]]”, 9 October 2015.</ref> |
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German operatic mezzosoprano (1942–2025)
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Verena Keller in 2015
Verena Keller (8 September 1942 – 17 December 2025) was a German operatic mezzosoprano.[1]
Keller, born in Schwerin, daughter of the Swiss opera singer Jakob Keller (1911–1992), studied at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien and was a lecturer at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main and the Peter Cornelius Conservatory.[2] Among others, she played in the Grand Théâtre de Genève, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Hamburg State Opera, the Opernhaus Düsseldorf, at the Opera de Paris, the Teatro Massimo of Palermo, the Teatro San Carlo of Naples and at the Vancouver Opera.[2]
Keller was awarded the 2002 “Kulturförderpreis” 2002 for her Opernwerkstatt and took part in the documentary Opernfieber by Katharina Rupp (Hessian Film Prize 2005 as best documentary film).[3] Her opera studio took place in Stadtcasino Basel in 2015.[4]
Keller died on 17 December 2025, at the age of 83.[5]
- Concerto no. 5 pour piano et orchestre. Ludwig van Beethoven. Berlin, Pool-Musikproduktion, 1998.
- Lirica & l’intimiste. Xavier Delisle. Munich, Koka Media, 1998.
- Messe D-dur op. 86. Antonín Dvořák. Stuttgart, Carus-Verlag, 1987.
- Messe in D-dur Opus 86 für Soli, Chor und Orgel. Antonín Dvořák. Stuttgart, Carus-Verlag, 1976.
