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An internationally respected German countertenor Benno Schachtner values music for what it is. He is being praised for his musical intelligence, emotional depth, and a warm soothing timbre. The singer takes pleasure in the unpredictable art that is created in the spark of the moment, following the atmosphere of the performance. His passion project, currently occupying all of his time and attention is the festival Diademus, counting its third year. The musicologist Ona Jarmalavičiūtė conducts an interview with a singer about the beginning of the festival, career struggles and good guys, that correlates with the countertenor's voice.
By Ona JarmalaviciuteAn internationally respected German countertenor Benno Schachtner values music for what it is. He is being praised for his musical intelligence, emotional depth, and a warm soothing timbre. The singer takes pleasure in the unpredictable art that is created in the spark of the moment, following the atmosphere of the performance. His passion project, currently occupying all of his time and attention is the festival Diademus, counting its third year. The musicologist Ona Jarmalavičiūtė conducts an interview with a singer about the beginning of the festival, career struggles and good guys, that correlates with the countertenor's voice.