Anna Lucia Richter and the Gürzenich Orchestra have a long-standing collaboration. Just last year, she appeared as a guest conductor with the Gürzenich Orchestra for performances of Johann Sebastian’s »Christmas Oratorio«. »On behalf of the Gürzenich Orchestra, I would like to offer Anna Lucia my warmest congratulations on this special honour. Her great familiarity with our orchestra was already evident during the recordings. The Gürzenich Orchestra and she speak a common musical language and, under the baton of Jordan de Souza, have developed an intensity all of their own. I am delighted that this recording has touched so many people«, said Stefan Englert, Director of the Gürzenich Orchestra.
Anna Lucia Richter agrees with this description: “I can hardly believe my luck: being named Singer of the Year for our Mahler album – and thus my debut orchestral CD – is almost surreal! I am delighted that, following the BBC Award, we are now receiving such positive feedback on our recording for the second time, and I am very grateful to the Gürzenich Orchestra and Jordan de Souza for this fruitful collaboration!”
The OPUS KLASSIK is one of the most prestigious awards for classical music in the German-speaking world. Each year, the prize honours outstanding artists, ensembles and musical projects that showcase the diversity and appeal of classical music in a special way. Since its launch in 2018, the OPUS KLASSIK has recognised excellent artistic achievements and provided important impetus for the public perception of classical music. Previous winners of the OPUS KLASSIK include international artists such as Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lang Lang, Jonas Kaufmann, Gautier Capuçon, Asmik Grigorian and Igor Levit.
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