Interview with the Baritone Barry McDaniel

In the last couple of months I was given the honour and the opportunity
to make an interview with the baritone Barry McDaniel.  Barry is an
American-born, who spent most of his musical career in Germany, being
a member of several important opera companies.  His longest and last
engagement was with the Deutsche Oper in Berlin (1962-1999).  During the
1960's and 1970 's he sang and also recorded a lot of Bach, specialising
in the role of Christ in the Matthaus-Passion.  Barry McDaniel's Short
Biography can be found at:

   http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/McDaniel-Barry.htm

I have never met Barry personally and the interview actually took place
by exchanging e-mails.  I found him a very warm and sincere person, with
sense of humour, who knows how to tell a story.  For me the interview was
a fascinating experience through which I was able to learn many 'behind
the screen' revelations.  I have also learnt to understand more deeply the
view of a performer on the subjects that are being discussed in the various
Classical music mailing lists of which I am a member.  Naturally, a major
part of the interview was dedicated to Bach: how did Barry approach his
parts, his acquaintance with renowned Bach singers and conductors, his view
of HIP, etc.

Due to its length the interview is divided into four parts:

Part 1 - Beginnings, early stages:
http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Articles/Barry-Interview-A.htm
Part 2 - Bach: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Articles/Barry-Interview-B.htm
Part 3 - Musical career:
http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Articles/Barry-Interview-C.htm
Part 4 - Various matter:
http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Articles/Barry-Interview-D.htm

I hope you will find the interview as fascinating as it was for me.
Enjoy,

Aryeh Oron
Bach and Jazz Music Fan
WebMaster of Bach Cantatas Website: http://www.bach-cantatas.com