Ursula Hesse von den Steinen

Career overview

Subject: Ursula Hesse von den Steinen.
Topic: Career overview (specifically focusing on acting/performance as per sources).
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[1] TMDB: Known for acting. 3 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Actress. Known for Berg: Wozzeck (2018) and Die Teufel von Loudun (2022).
[3] Biography: Works intensively with directors Willy Decker, Pierre Audi, Laurent Pelly, Calixto Bieto, Christoph Marthaler, and Barrie Kosky. Often seen on the concert stage.
[4] Bayerische Staatsoper: Born in Cologne. Studied singing in Berlin. Masterclasses with Brigitte Fassbaender, Christa Ludwig, and Aribert Reimann. Ensemble member at Semperoper Dresden until 2002.
[5] Opera Ballet Vlaanderen: Education at Hochschule der Künste Berlin. Masterclasses with Brigitte Fassbaender and Aribert Reimann. Roles: Ariadne in Ariadne auf Naxos (Opera Tel Aviv), Venus in Tannhäuser (Opera Mannheim), Eboli in Don Carlo, Fricka in Rheingold and Die Walküre (Opera Nuremberg).
[6] National Theatre: Vocal training at Hochschule der Künste Berlin. Masterclasses with Brigitte Fassbaender and Aribert Reimann. Member of Semperoper Dresden from 1999 until 2002.
Paragraph 1: Education and Early Career.
Ursula Hesse von den Steinen was born in Cologne and received her vocal training at the Hochschule der Künste Berlin. She further refined her skills through various masterclasses, including studies with Brigitte Fassbaender, Christa Ludwig, and Aribert Reimann. Her professional career includes a period as an ensemble member at the Semperoper Dresden from 1999 until 2002.
Paragraph 2: Performance and Roles.
As a performer, she is frequently seen on the concert stage and has worked extensively with directors such as Willy Decker, Pierre Audi, Laurent Pelly, Calixto Bieto, Christoph Marthaler, and Barrie Kosky. Her notable stage roles include Ariadne in Ariadne auf Naxos at Opera Tel Aviv, Venus in Tannhäuser at Opera Mannheim, and Eboli in Don Carlo. She has also performed as Fricka in Rheingold and Die Walküre at Opera Nuremberg. Her acting credits include Berg: Wozzeck in 2018 and Die Teufel von Loudun in 2022.
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Born in Cologne? Yes [4].
Studied in Berlin (Hochschule der Künste)? Yes [4, 5, 6].
Masterclasses: Fassbaender, Ludwig, Reimann? Yes [4, 5, 6].
Semperoper Dresden (1999-2002)? Yes [4, 6].
Directors: Decker, Audi, Pelly, Bieto, Marthaler, Kosky? Yes [3].
Roles: Ariadne (Tel Aviv), Venus (Mannheim), Eboli (Don Carlo), Fricka (Rheingold/Walküre - Nuremberg)? Yes [5].
Acting credits: Berg: Wozzeck (2018), Die Teufel von Loudun (2022)? Yes [2].
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Ursula Hesse von den Steinen was born in Cologne and