Christiane Jaccottet | zh

The Swiss harpsichordist Christiane Jaccottet (1937 - 1999) came from a musical family and began studying piano at the age of four. She continued her studies at the Conservatory at La-Chaux-de-Fonds and then the Viennese Musical Academy. At the age of 20, she won a competition sponsored by ARD Television in Munich. She developed her approach to performing on period instruments under Gustav Leonhardt. In 1964, she won the Soloist's Prize from the Swiss Music Society, and the following year she won the prize for harpsichord and basso continuo at the First International Music Competition in Bruges. Christiane Jaccottet has...

Christiane Noll (born October 5, 1968) is an American singer and actress known for her work in musicals and on the concert stage. She is perhaps best known for originating the role of Emma Carew in Frank Wildhorn's Jekyll & Hyde, as well as her roles in Urinetown and Ragtime. She starred on Broadway in the Kennedy Center Revival of RAGTIME, receiving TONY and Drama Desk award nominations and winning a Helen Hayes award for her portrayal of Mother. Broadway and National Tour appearances include CHAPLIN, URINETOWN (Ovation Award), THE MAMBO KINGS (pre-Broadway), IT AIN’T NOTHIN’ BUT THE BLUES, JEKYLL...

Christiane F. aka Christiana is a former heroin addict famous for her contribution to the autobiographical book "Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo", and the film based on the book, which describes her struggle with various forms of drug addiction during her teens. Popularized by David Bowie soundtrack Christiane F. "Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo" and his appearances as part of the movie. Well known through her friendly relations with several important participants of early 80's German underground culture scene. In 1982 thank to them, Christiana recorded "Final Church" maxi-single with Alexander Hacke and F.M. Einheit of Borsig, which been released...