Dutch baritone Thomas Oliemans is currently performing as Papageno in Mozart's 'Die Zauberflote' at the Metropolitan Opera. While in New York, he takes walks to historic locations related to great composers like George Gershwin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Leonard Bernstein, and Gustav Mahler. These excursions serve as a means for him to decompress and immerse himself in the city's rich musical legacy. Oliemans finds a personal connection to the struggles of these legendary figures, particularly in balancing the roles of composer and conductor, as expressed by Bernstein's reflections on time and energy in their careers.
Thomas Oliemans, the Dutch baritone, remarked that visiting the homes of great composers brings him a sense of connection and inspiration. He stated, "It's a way to decompress for me, immersing in the city's musical history like Gershwin and Rachmaninoff's legacies."
As he explored New York, Oliemans reflected on the immense legacies of composers Mahler and Bernstein, acknowledging their struggles with balancing composition and conducting, saying, "Bernstein lamented the perpetual lack of time and energy to juggle both careers."
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