MICHAEL TEMME
Stage Director
Michael Temme started his opera cereer at the age of 13 as an extra at the Hanover opera house. During his career he has worked successfully for 12 years as freelance director and taught more than 20 years at the University of Music in Vienna.
Michael Temme is the kind of director who is faithful to the work and its creator's intentions. His primary concern is to give young singers all the necessary know-how for their careers on stage: the convincing presentation of vocalised content.
LAST EVENT
Fledermaus
28. + 29. November 2017
CHINA, Shanghai.
VIDEO
Le Nozze di Figaro
Direction: Michael Temme / Design: Fritz Despalmes
Palace Theater Schönbrunn, Vienna
Cast: Students of the University for Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw)
UPCOMING EVENTS
JAPAN
Freischütz - Opera - by Carl Maria von Weber - HYOGO Performing Arts Center - Conductor: Yutaka Sado / Set Design: Friedrich Despalmes / Light Design: Michael Grundner. Performances: July 20th to 29th, 2018.
VITA
Michael Temme was born in Hannover has lived for nearly 30 years in his adopted home, Vienna. He is always open to new challenges and adventures.
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REPERTOIRE
Michael Temme staged his first opera in 1973 and accumulated huge experience as a freelance director before he started teaching.
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GALLERY
Michael Temme and opera belong inseperably together. Look and see! Pictures speak louder than words.
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WORK NOW
In 2009 Michael Temme retired - at his own request - from the University of Music in Vienna in order to intensify his work work on international opera projects with students and young singers.
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PHILOSOPHY
The keystones of my philosophy are a dramatically cogent presentation through body language and mimic expression, and the harmonious teamwork in the ensemble.
