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Janet Marie Chvatal (born September 26, 1964) is an American classical soprano and musical theatre singer, director and author, best known for her production and charity work in Germany and for her creation of the role of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the world-premiere of the German musical '.〔("Ein Hauch von Hollywood in Neuschwanstein" ), ''Stern'', March 8, 2005 〕 ==Biography== Chvatal was born in Boynton Beach, Florida, and grew up in Beaverton, Oregon. She attended Boston University College of Fine Arts on a four-year music scholarship from 1982 to 1986,〔(article ) from October 25, 2010, ''The Oregonian'' 〕 where she trained in opera and lieder under Robert Gartside and attended master classes with Leonard Bernstein and José van Dam. In 1986 she graduated from Boston University ''summa cum laude''.〔"Dreaming of the opera – Janet Chvatal". ''The Valley Times'', July 24, 1986〕 In 1987, Chvatal achieved one of Rotary International's Ambassadorial Scholarships for international study abroad and attended the program for graduate studies in opera at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, along with private lessons from Carol Mayo.〔"Rotary Scholarship gives vocal student a year in Vienna". ''The Oregonian'', August 11, 1988〕 In 1988 and 1989 Chvatal took first place in two national vocal competitions in the U.S. and moved to Paris for a year-long apprenticeship with French coloratura soprano, Mady Mesplé.〔("Win $15,000 to study music" ) by David Stabler, ''The Oregonian'', January 26, 2010〕 Her professional debut came in 1984 as Louisa in the 25th anniversary of the longest running musical on Broadway, ''The Fantasticks''. She made her European debut in Vienna as Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''The Phantom of the Opera'' from 1990 until 1992.〔"Phantoms gefährliche Liebschaft", ''Kurier'', February 8, 1991〕 Between 1991 and 1993, Chvatal appeared as a guest in leading roles in opera, concert and in recital in the U.S., France, England and Austria.〔"Soprano to perform", ''The Mountain Times'', Vermont, August 23, 1990〕〔"Le public amoureux de Serpina", ''Le Péage'', Le Péage-de-Roussillon, France, March 9, 1992〕 Swedish composer composed the piece ''Miroirs'' for Chvatal in 1991, which was premiered by Chvatal at the Helsingborg Swedish Music Festival. From 1994 until 2004 she appeared in the USA, Canada and throughout Europe in duo with classical guitarist Scott Kritzer, including highlight performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and the Festhalle Frankfurt, Germany. She appeared in gala performances with the stars of ''Riverdance'', the Gipsy Kings and with the Cirque du Soleil. In 2003, Chvatal was a special guest with Gino Vannelli and his orchestra at the Montreal International Jazz Festival and appeared on his CD ''Canto'' which was featured on CBC in Canada. In 2005, for the world-premiere of the musical ''Ludwig2'', written by Rolf Rettburg, and composed by Christopher Franke, Nic Raine and Konstantin Wecker, Chvatal created the leading role of the historical empress of Austria, known as ''Sissi''. The musical ''Ludwig2'' is based on the life of Ludwig II of Bavaria and celebrated its premiere in the Musiktheater Füssen, directly across from Neuschwanstein Castle. Chvatal re-visited the role in Kempten, Germany, for the 2011 production.〔(article ), ', February 25, 2011 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Janet Chvatal」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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