Camille Kerger facts for kids

Camille Kerger, born in 1957, is a talented musician from Luxembourg. He is known as a composer, an opera singer, and a music teacher. He helped start the Théâtre National de Luxembourg in 1996. He led this theater until 2006. Since 1982, he has written many different kinds of music. This includes music for small groups and for large orchestras.

Early Life and Musical Training

Camille Kerger was born on February 9, 1957. His hometown is Redange-sur-Attert in central Luxembourg. From a young age, he loved music. He studied many instruments and skills. He learned to play the trombone. He also trained his voice to become a singer. He studied composition, which is the art of writing music. He attended the Conservatoire de Luxembourg. He also studied in Metz, France. Later, he went to music schools in Mannheim and Düsseldorf, Germany. He graduated with a degree in singing.

A Career in Music

Camille Kerger has had a very busy music career.

Playing in Orchestras

He first played the trombone in several orchestras. These included the RTL Symphony Orchestra. He also played with the Trier Theatre Orchestra. He was chosen twice to be part of the European Union Youth Orchestra. This is a special orchestra for young musicians from across Europe. He also played in many smaller music groups.

Opera Singing

As a tenor opera singer, he has performed all over Europe. He has shared the stage with famous singers. These include Barbara Hendricks and James Bowman. He has also worked with well-known conductors. Some of these conductors are Leopold Hager, Pierre Cao, and Robert King.

Leading Theaters and Institutes

In 1996, Camille Kerger helped create the Théâtre National du Luxembourg. This is a national theater in Luxembourg. He was the director of this theater until June 2006. Today, he is the director of the Institut Européen de Chant Choral in Luxembourg. This institute focuses on choral singing. Since 2007, he has also been a member of the Art and Literature section of the Grand Ducal Institute.

Composing Music

Camille Kerger has written about one hundred musical pieces. These include works for small groups of instruments. He has also composed for large symphony orchestras. His operas have been performed widely. His music has been played by groups across Europe. Some of these groups include Alter Ego in Rome and the London Symphony Orchestra.

Award-Winning Work

In 2000, one of his compositions won a special award. This piece was called "Altars of Light." It was written for a choir and an orchestra. It won first prize in a French competition. The competition was called L’an 1000, l’année 2000.

Notable Compositions

Some of his most well-known works include:

• Mélusina, a chamber opera (1995)
• Il Signor Drago, an opera made for children (1995)
• Rinderwahn, an opera (1999)
• Ein Mond aus kochender Milch, an opera (2003)