The abundance and grandness of German opera (Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner), the sensual phrasing of Billie Holiday, the exaltation of Liza Minnelli's performances, the cool and hot of Peggy Lee, the overpowering voice and stage presence of my favorite Wagnerian opera singer, Dame Gwyneth Jones, the calm and tenderness of Tony Bennett, the frivolous arrogance of Marlene Dietrich, the sharpness of German singer/songwriter Hildegard Knef, the melancholy of French singer/songwriter Barbara, the elegance of French muse Juliette Greco, the stark sound and style of Grace Jones.
Performing artist/singer Isengart was born in Germany, grew up in Paris, Munich and Barcelona and made New York his home in 1993. He began doing one-man-shows in New York's cabarets in 1997, specializing in vintage Weimar-era German song and classic French Chanson. Eventually, he expanded his repertoire and began interpreting choice pop material that suited his voice and eccentric character. A natural-born singer, he uses his intrument in a wide range, switching seamlessly from stylized Sprechgesang to dramatic belting and soaring countertenor excursions (in 2005, he performed several highly acclaimed tribute concerts celebrating the musical legacy of the late pop-countertenor Klaus Nomi). His androgynous looks and refined shows have garnered him a steady and diverse New York following, ranging from downtown club crowds to fancy uptown cabaret aficionados... Isengart is a regular in Earl Dax's notorious variety show "Weimar–New York", seen around town in diverse venues such as Joe's Pub and Spiegelworld.
ISENGART! Last Sunday night, at Joe's Pub, you took our breath away! Filling in for our beloved and stranded Meow Meow on such short notice, you sang and performed with great energy, style and grace! You are simply the best! With great PRIDE, we thank you! We all thank you! BRAVO! BRAVO!
I'm so excited that you're filling in for Meow this weekend! Can you please please please sing "Parce Que"? It's my favorite out of all the songs you sing :)
Isengart! Thank you so much for joining us at Florent's last Monday! You and Filip helped make DEPRESSION A DIVINE EVENING! Your impromptu songs made it even more WONDERFUL and DIVINE! And Your three performances during the Museum Mile on June 3rd in front of Neue Gallery were astounding! Over 30 songs! Just Fabulous! The crowds loved you! See you soon! Much Love! Stefan&Philip!
BRILLIANT performance last night! Thank you so very much! Also, your costume choices have indicated to me that you would make a most wonderful and fabulous Pixie Harlot :)
ISENGART! Thank you for the 1st FOREIGN AFFAIR! It was a true Kabarett Salon! Everyone's performance was enchanting! I still dream of your bravoura! Wonderful and exciting! You and your co-hosts made me feel like a TSAR! So looking forward to the next three FOREIGN AFFAIRS! Thank you! All my love! Your Guardian Angel! xxo.stefan!
Daniel, mon cher! Last night, at Cafe Sabarsky, you were magnificent! Three encores! A standing ovation! You performance and your voice were thrilling! The audience loved you! BRAVO! Much Love from Your Guardian Angel!
Last Friday, at Joe's Pub, in the Weimar New York show, your set of songs was incredible! Everyone in the show was better than ever! One of the best Cabaret shows I have seen! But you, you, my Darling, were in top form, exuding such charm and grace! And your singing; absolutely wonderful! You enthralled the entire house! They all loved you! The Tsar & Philip love you! Thank you!
Posting you last because you were the first! The Tsar's first infatuation, his very first love, that night, in that tent! (Then came Tangerine, Meow, and Earl! But that's another story!) Over 10% of my FRIENDS have a birthday today! (YOU, Theo, Yoko, Seth & Vertical, Luna, Brandon, Sarah, Rachelle, Bruce, the Dazzelers, the Cockettes, & Ryan!)
DEAREST DANIEL & FILIP! "A very Merry Xmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear War is over, if you want it War is over now Happy Xmas" BLESSING! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! MUCH LOVE! xxo.stefan&philip!
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