Andreas Gade

Baritone

BIOGRAFI

Med rødder som instrumentalist, hvorAndreas først begyndteat spille slagtøj, har han udviklet en unik forståelse for både det vokale såvel som det instrumentale. Hans musikalske rejse er drevetaf en dyb nysgerrighed efterat udforske menneskets psykologigennem kunsten. ForAndreas er sangen ikke blot en teknisk udfordring, men en mulighed forat dykke ned i menneskets inderste følelser og oplevelser.
På scenen formårAndreas ikke kunat levere skøn klang og præcision, men ogsåat skabe intense fortællinger fyldt med dramatik. Han tror på,at musik og fortælling er uadskillelige, ogat dybden i et musikstykke opstårgennem deres symbiotiske samspil.Andreas lægger stor vægt på nodens detaljer og tekstens betydning, og han ser sangteknik som intet mere end et middel tilat frigøre stemmen, så den bedst muligt kan formidle detgivne stykke.

MERE OM MIG

What are your interests besides music?

I have a tendency to become deeply fascinated by various interests for a few months at a time. Some of these interests I revisit, while others naturally fade away. More permanently, I'm passionate about tasting and smelling new things. Food, coffee, wine, and beer are obvious examples, which fuel my love for cooking and my desire to start brewing. A less obvious interest of mine is perfume - I even make it from time to time. Additionally, I enjoy playing tabletop role-playing games with friends and collecting books with the unrealistic hope of reading them all. I am also fascinated by words, ideas, and different cultures.


Who are your biggest inspirations and why? 

When it comes to vocal inspiration, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is my favorite voice, although I wouldn't necessarily call him a major inspiration. Bryn Terfel, however, deeply inspires me because he exemplifies how the voice is, above all, an instrument for communication and expression. It's all about conveying meaning and emotion - not merely showcasing vocal prowess. This approach resonates with me.


Your top 3 favourite pieces of music

In no particular order: Pamela by Toto (as well as their other stuff), Shostakovich's 2nd piano concerto, Eugen Onegin by Tchaikovsky.


What do you like about playing chamber music

To me chamber music is very much like a dance - sure, you can do some cool moves on your own, but the real fun is when you are 'in sync' with a partner, let's say (in fact I once was in an audience where a stranger sitting behind me decided to poke me to ask if I knew all the pieces. I didn't. I just couldn't help bopping my head along to the music). Chamber music embodies this shared connection and energy. I love the mutual feeling of relying and being dependant on others.


Tell us a fun fact about you

The only milk I like to drink is the un-organic whole milk from Arla (the dark blue one), but on the other hand, I drink a lot of it.