The Bertelsmann Stiftung's International Singing Competition
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25.10.2009
"NEUE STIMMEN" in the city: Posters welcome the competition's up-and-coming performers to Gütersloh
This year the entire city is taking part in the "NEUE STIMMEN" competition. Posters and ads help call attention to the international event.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch, Bielefeld
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25.10.2009
Participants arrive in Gütersloh
Liz Mohn welcomes young singers from around the world to the 13th "NEUE STIMMEN" International Singing Competition in Gütersloh.
Photographer: Veit Mette, Bielefeld
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25.10.2009
The singers from 24 countries are passionate performers
Participants in this year's "NEUE STIMMEN" competition come from all around the world. They met for the first time in Gütersloh.
Photographer: Veit Mette, Bielefeld
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28.10.2009
The semifinalists have been announced
Liz Mohn, members of the jury and acommpanists celebrate with the contestants who made the cut and will now be participating in the semifinals.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch, Bielefeld
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29.10.2009
Workshop for participants who did not make it to the semifinals
Singers who will not be participating in the semifinals join a workshop with singing coach John Norris to help them continue developing as performers.
Photographer: Thoma Kunsch, Bielefeld
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29.10.2009
Detailed assistance for improving breathing technique, physical posture and mental attitude
Singing Coach John Norris, who holds master classes in a number of locations including Tel Aviv, Antwerp, Brugge and Montreal and who has his own studio in Berlin, helps soprano Catalina Cuervo improve her breathing technique.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch, Bielefeld
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29.10.2009
John Norris rehearses with mezzo soprano Wallis Giunta from Canada.
The workshops with John Norris offer practical exercises that help release old patterns and tension.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch, Bielefeld
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29.10.2009
Singing Coach John Norris with Wallis Giunta
The workshop exposes the young singers to new possibilities.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch, Bielefeld
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29.10.2009
Rehearsing with the orchestra in Gütersloh's municipal center.
Conductor John Fiore and the Duisburg Philharmonic work with the young singers on their performances.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch, Bielefeld
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29.10.2009
The Duisburg Philharmonic, founded in 1877, is one of Germany's most venerable orchestras
Performing with the Duisburg Philharmonic, the up-and-coming opera singers prepare for the semifinal and final rounds.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch, Bielefeld
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30.10.2009
The workshop with John Norris continued on Friday
John Norris assists soprano Lisa DiMaria in improving her breathing technique.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch
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30.10.2009
The exercises demonstrated by John Norris make it easier for the singer to connect his voice with his body
Tenor Alexander Lewis from Australia discovers new possibilities, thanks to suggestions from John Norris.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch, Bielefeld
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30.10.2009
Lisa Di Maria from Canada makes use of the opportunity of working with a new coach
Regardless of the country the singers come from, John Norris has a number of suggestions and pointers.
Photographer: Thomas Kunsch, Bielefeld
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