Harry Geraerts (born 22 August 1945) is a Dutch

tenor A tenor is a type of classical music, classical male singing human voice, voice whose vocal range lies between the countertenor and baritone voice types. It is the highest male chest voice type. The tenor's vocal range extends up to C5. The lo ...

. His repertoire includes the great oratorios, baroque operas, ensemble music and

Lieder In Western classical music tradition, (, plural ; , plural , ) is a term for setting poetry to classical music to create a piece of polyphonic music. The term is used for any kind of song in contemporary German, but among English and French sp ...

, especially in the field of

Renaissance The Renaissance ( , ) , from , with the same meanings. is a period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity and covering the 15th and 16th centuries, characterized by an effort to revive and surpass ideas ...

and

Baroque music Baroque music ( or ) refers to the period or dominant style of Western classical music composed from about 1600 to 1750. The Baroque style followed the Renaissance period, and was followed in turn by the Classical period after a short transiti ...

Life

Born in

Utrecht Utrecht ( , , ) is the List of cities in the Netherlands by province, fourth-largest city and a List of municipalities of the Netherlands, municipality of the Netherlands, capital and most populous city of the Provinces of the Netherlands, pro ...

, Geraerts attended school in Utrecht and sang in the boys' choir of

St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht, or Dom Church ( nl, Domkerk), is a Gothic church dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, which was the cathedral of the Diocese of Utrecht during the Middle Ages. It is the country's only pre-Reformation cathedral, ...

. In 1972, he became the first private student of

Max van Egmond Max van Egmond (born 1 February 1936 in Semarang) is a Dutch bass and baritone singer. He has focused on oratorio and Lied and is known for singing works of Johann Sebastian Bach. He was one of the pioneers of historically informed performance of B ...

in Amsterdam, as at that time there were no courses of study for

early music Early music generally comprises Medieval music (500–1400) and Renaissance music (1400–1600), but can also include Baroque music (1600–1750). Originating in Europe, early music is a broad musical era for the beginning of Western classical m ...

majoring in singing. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, he was a member of the baroque ensemble "De Egelentier". For about three decades he performed at the major early music festivals. He regularly held

master class A master class is a Class (education), class given to students of a particular Academic discipline, discipline by an expert of that discipline—usually music, but also science, painting, drama, games, or on any other occasion where skills are b ...

es at the

University of Michigan , mottoeng = "Arts, Knowledge, Truth" , former_names = Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania (1817–1821) , budget = $10.3 billion (2021) , endowment = $17 billion (2021)As o ...

in the US.Harry Geraerts
retrieved 11 November 2020. Geraerts has an international reputation and has performed in almost all European countries, as well as in the US and Israel. In the field of early music, he has appeared as a singer in baroque operas, oratorios and in ensemble music. As a lieder singer, he has recorded the ''

Winterreise ''Winterreise'' (, ''Winter Journey'') is a song cycle for voice and piano by Franz Schubert ( D. 911, published as Op. 89 in 1828), a setting of 24 poems by German poet Wilhelm Müller. It is the second of Schubert's two song cycles on Müller' ...

'' by Franz Schubert with Ludger Rémy on the fortepiano. His numerous radio performances and recordings include important works by

Johann Sebastian Bach Johann Sebastian Bach (28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the late Baroque period. He is known for his orchestral music such as the '' Brandenburg Concertos''; instrumental compositions such as the Cello Suites; keyboard w ...

such as some of his

cantatas A cantata (; ; literally "sung", past participle feminine singular of the Italian verb ''cantare'', "to sing") is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir. The meaning of t ...

, the

St. John Passion The ''Passio secundum Joannem'' or ''St John Passion'' (german: Johannes-Passion, link=no), BWV 245, is a Passion or oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach, the older of the surviving Passions by Bach. It was written during his first year as direc ...

and the

St. Matthew Passion The ''St Matthew Passion'' (german: Matthäus-Passion, links=-no), BWV 244, is a '' Passion'', a sacred oratorio written by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1727 for solo voices, double choir and double orchestra, with libretto by Picander. It sets ...

with Johan van der Meer. His clear voice is appreciated "without vocal equalization and without vibrato, i.e. always razor sharp on the tone", and his lively declamation, which is strongly influenced by the musical rhetoric of the Baroque. Konrad Klek praises Geraerts as the oratorio singer of Bach's great vocal works: "I have never experienced such German linguistic power with any German singer. As a singer he has worked with well-known European ensembles such as the Groningse Bachvereniging, the

Fiori musicali ''Fiori musicali'' ("''Musical Flowers''") is a collection of liturgical organ music by Girolamo Frescobaldi, first published in 1635. It contains three organ masses and two secular capriccios. Generally acknowledged as one of Frescobaldi's greate ...

, the Musicalische Compagney, the

Ensemble Weser-Renaissance Bremen The Ensemble Weser-Renaissance Bremen is a German instrumental Ensemble, which specialises primarily in the preparation and performance of the musical works of the Renaissance and Baroque music. Characteristic Since its foundation in 1993, the ...

Leonhardt-Consort Leonhardt-Consort, also known as the Leonhardt Baroque Ensemble, was a group of instrumentalists which its director, the keyboard player Gustav Leonhardt founded in 1955 to play baroque music. The Consort was active until around 1990, although some ...

and the Alsfelder Vokalensemble. In 2003, he moved from his hometown Utrecht to the South of France, where he had the dilapidated St.-Guiraud Castle restored in

Castelnau-Barbarens Castelnau-Barbarens ( Gascon: ''Castèthnau Barbarens'') is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. Geography Population See also *Communes of the Gers department The following is a list of the 461 communes of the Gers ...

near

Auch Auch (; oc, label= Gascon, Aush ) is a commune in southwestern France. Located in the region of Occitanie, it is the capital of the Gers department. Auch is the historical capital of Gascony. Geography Localization Hydrography The Riv ...

. In the

Auch Cathedral Auch Cathedral (french: Basilique Cathédrale Sainte-Marie d'Auch) is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Auch in the Midi-Pyrénées, France. It is a national monument, and is the seat of the Archbishopric of Auch. Under the Concordat ...

he gave several concerts with the titular organist Anton Stiller on the local baroque organ from 1694 and the vocal ensemble Capella Auscitensis.

Recordings

* Heinrich Schütz: ''Symphoniae sacrae.'' Eigenproduktion 6810 167, 1972 (with Groningse Bachvereniging, Berliner Ensemble für Alte Musik, Johan van der Meer). * Johann Sebastian Bach: ''Matthäus-Passion'' (Auszüge). 1973 (with Solisten des Tölzer Knabenchors, René Jacobs, Marius van Altena, Michiel ten Houte de Lange, Max van Egmond, Harry van der Kamp, Frits van Erven Dorens, Groningse Bachvereniging, Leonhardt-Consort, Alarius Ensemble, musica da camera). * Johann Sebastian Bach: ''Kreuzstab Cantata, BWV 56 / Ich habe genug, BWV 82.'' Philips 6575 093 1 1977 (with Max van Egmond, Baroque Orchestra,

Frans Brüggen Franciscus ("Frans") Jozef Brüggen (30 October 1934 – 13 August 2014) was a Dutch Conducting, conductor, recorder player and baroque flautist. Biography Born in Amsterdam, Brüggen was the last of the nine children of August Brüggen, a textile ...

). * Johann Sebastian Bach: ''Johannes-Passion.'' 1979 (with

Marjanne Kweksilber Marjanne Kweksilber (18 January 1944 – 12 May 2008) was a Dutch soprano, who became famous as an interpreter of Neue Musik as well as baroque and renaissance music. Life and career Born in Amsterdam, Kweksilber grew up in Amsterdam and went t ...

, Charles Brett, Marius van Altena, Max van Egmond, Harry van der Kamp, Groningse Bachvereniging, Fiori musicali). * Gilles Binchois: ''Chansons.'' Alpha Brussels MBM 40, 1979 (with Ensemble Kaproen). * Heinrich Schütz: ''Symphoniæ Sacræ I (Venedig 1629).'' Arion 38604, 1980 (with Musicalische Compagney). * ''Aus den Tagebüchern des Orlando di Lasso.'' Musique En Wallonie MW 84524, 1982 (with Ensemble Dialogo Musicale, Hans Ludwig Hirsch). * Henry Desmarest: ''Deux grands motets lorrains.'' Erato STU 71511 REC 350, 1983 (with Barbara Schlick, Mieke van der Sluis, Harry van der Kamp, Fiori musicali). * Heinrich Schütz / Johann Seb. Bach: ''Musikalische Exequien / Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit.'' Teldec 66.23335-0, 1983 with Staats- Und Domchor Berlin, Christian Grube) * Heinrich Schütz and Giovanni Gabrieli: ''Psalmen, Concerti und Motetten.'' Musikproduktion Ambitus amb 97843, 1985 (with Musicalische Compagney). * Heinrich Schütz: '' Weihnachtshistorie.'' MD+G L 3229, 1986 (with Musicalische Compagney). * Heinrich Schütz: ''Liebe und Klage.'' Hochzeits-Concerti, Dialoge und Hohe-Lied-Kompositionen. MD+G L 3230, 1986 (with Musicalische Compagney). * Vincent Lübeck: ''Sämtliche Kantaten.'' Motette CD 50181, 1986 (with

David Cordier David Cordier (born 1 May 1959) is an English countertenor. He made an international career based in Germany, and appeared both in concert and opera. While focused on roles by Handel such as Radamisto, he has also performed in contemporary oper ...

, Graham Pushee, Harry van der Kamp, New College Choir Oxford). * François Couperin: ''Mis voor orgel, „Messe propre pour les couvents de religieux et de religieuses“.'' 1990 (with Pierre-Yves Asselin). * Franz Schubert: ''Die Winterreise.'' MD+G L 3391, 1991 (with Ludger Rémy). * Palestrina/Bach: ''Missa sine nomine.'' EMI CDC 7544552, 1991 (with

Concerto Palatino The Concerto Palatino was a wind ensemble and important civic institution in Bologna associated with San Petronio. The band performed morning and evening concerts in the city. The Concerto Palatino began in the 13th century as a group of eight tru ...

). * Orlando di Lasso: ''Deutsche Lieder.'' Ambitius, 1991 (with Musica Canterey Bamberg, Gerhard Weinzierl). * ''The Apocryphal Bach Cantatas BWV 217–222.'' CPO 999 139–2, 1992 (with Alsfelder Vokalensemble, Wolfgang Helbich). * ''Nordniederländische Orgelkunst.'' Coronata, COR 1217, 1992 (with

Stef Tuinstra Stef Tuinstra (born 4 May 1954) is a Dutch organist, organ expert and author. Life Born in Groningen, Tuinstra grew up in a musical family. His father was an orchestra musician from Friesland, his mother an amateur singer, his brother Luuk play ...

). * Orlando di Lasso: ''Musik am Hofe Bamberger Fürst Bischöfe I.'' Ambitus amb 97895, 1992 (with Musica Canterey Bamberg, Gerhard Weinzierl). * Johann Sebastian Bach: ''Kaffeekantate BWV 211 / Bauernkantate BWV 212.'' Discodom DSD 0094.2, 1993 (with Monika Frimmer, Peter Kooy, De Nederlandse Cantorij). * Heinrich Scheidemann: ''Sämtliche Orgelmotetten. Orlando di Lasso, Hans Leo Haßler.'' Ambitus amb 97946, 1995 (with Musicalische Compagney, Klaus Eichhorn). * Johann Rosenmüller: ''Venezianische Vespermusik.'' Ambitus, Amb 97949, 1995 (with Musicalische Compagney). * ''Gabrieli Tedesco''. Das Spätwerk Giovanni Gabrieli's aus deutschen Quellen. CPO 99 454–2, 1996 (with Musicalische Compagney). * Jacob Praetorius: ''Motets & Organ Works.'' CPO 999215–2, 1996 (with Weser-Renaissance, Harald Vogel). * Iacobus Regnart: ''Stabat Mater.'' CPO 999 507–2, 1996 (with Weser-Renaissance). * ''Friedens-Seufftzer Und Jubel-Geschrey / Music For The Peace Of Westphalia 1648.'' CPO 999 571–2, 1997 (with Weser-Renaissance). * Heinrich Schütz: ''Geistliche Chormusik 1648.'' Capriccio 10858/59; Bayerischer Rundfunk LC 87484, 1998 (with Musicalische Compagney and

Tölzer Knabenchor The Tölzer Knabenchor (Tölz Boys' Choir) is a German boys' choir named after the Upper Bavarian city of Bad Tölz and since 1971 based in Munich. The choir is ranked among the most versatile and sought-after boys' choirs in the world. Histor ...

) * ''In Terra Pax. Fest-Concerte zum Westfälischen Frieden.'' Ambitus, amb 97 920, 1998 (with Musicalische Conmpagney). * Ludwig Senfl: ''Deutsche Lieder / Carmina.'' CPO, 1999 (with Weser-Renaissance). * Hans Leo Hassler: ''Motets and Organ Works.'' CPO 999 723–2, 2000 (with Weser-Renaissance). * ''Lieder/lustick zu syngen/zu fleiten und schwegelen.'' Cornetto, 2000 (with Columna Sonans). * ''Festive Hanseatic Music.'' CPO 999 782–2, 2000 (with Weser-Renaissance). * ''Gabrieli Superiore. Motetten und Canzonen von Giovanni Gabrieli.'' Querstand VKJK 0019, 2001 (with Musicalische Compagney). * Orlando di Lasso: ''Bußpsalmen Nr. 1–3''. Capriccio 67018, 2003 (with Tölzer Knabenchor). * Orlando di Lasso. ''Bußpsalmen Nr. 4–7.'' Capriccio 67130; Bayerischer Rundfunk, LC 67130, 2004 (with Tölzer Knabenchor). * ''Johann Sebastian Bach: Stil'Antico-Motetten à 4.'' Rondeau-LC 06690, 2008 (with Musicalische Compagney).

References

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