The von Trapps
| The von Trapps | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kalispell, Montana, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Folk pop classical |
| Years active | 2001–2016 |
| Labels | Heinz Rattlesby |
| Members | Sofia von Trapp Melanie von Trapp Amanda von Trapp August von Trapp |
The von Trapps (formerly The Von Trapp Children) was a musical group made up of Sofia, Melanie, Amanda, and August (formerly Justin) von Trapp, descendants of the original Trapp Family Singers. They are the children of Stefan and Annie von Trapp, grandchildren of Hedwig von Trapp, Johana von Trapp, Martina von Trapp, Agathe von Trapp, Maria Agatha Franziska Gorbetina Mitzi von Trapp Rupert von Trapp and Werner von Trapp who was portrayed by Duane Chase as Kurt von Trapp in The Sound of Music, and the great-grandchildren of Georg Ritter von Trapp and his first wife Agathe Whitehead, and the step-great-grandchildren of Maria Augusta Kutschera von Trapp, Georg's second wife.[2]
History
The von Trapps began their singing career in 2001 after recording the folk songs taught to them by their grandfather Werner von Trapp.[3] They subsequently toured North America, China, Southeast Asia including Philippines, and Europe for over 15 years. They frequently performed with the band Pink Martini, and their collaboration album, Dream a Little Dream, was released in March 2014.
The von Trapps appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show,[4] The View,[5] Jack Hanna's Into the Wild,[6] The Today Show[7] and 19 Kids and Counting. In March 2016, The von Trapps announced that after 15 years of performing together, they would close the chapter in their lives as full-time musicians. Their last performance as a group, "Final Farewell Show", took place in their hometown of Portland, Oregon on May 3, 2016.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The von Trapp Children, Vol. 1 | Released: January 28, 2003 Label: Rattlesby Records |
| Christmas with the von Trapp Children | Released: October 14, 2003 Label: Rattlesby Records |
| The von Trapp Children, Vol. 2 | Released: September 28, 2004 Label: Rattlesby Records |
| Snow: New Songs of the Season | Released: November 1, 2007 |
| A Cappella | Released: March 4, 2008 Label: Von Trapp J.A.M.S. Media |
Collaboration studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Dream a Little Dream | With Pink Martini Released: March 4, 2014 Label: Heinz Records |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Kitty Come Home" (Pink Martini with Rufus Wainwright and the von Trapps) |
2013 | Get Happy |
| "Satellite of Love" (Storm Large with the von Trapps) |
2014 | Le Bonheur |
| "Stand up for Me" (Storm Large with the von Trapps) |
2014 | Le Bonheur |
EPs
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing in Gold | 2014 | Dancing in Gold Released: April 14, 2015 Label: Heinz Records |
DVD
| Title | DVD details |
|---|---|
| Live in Concert | Released: September 1, 2008 Label: Von Trapp J.A.M.S. Media |
Awards
In 2006, the von Trapp Children were given the Special Award for Outstanding Young Family Singing Group at the 27th annual Young Artist Awards.[9]
References
- Back to citation Yagoda, Ben. "The Von Trapps Are Back With a New Musical Sound". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- Back to citation "Werner von Trapp, a Son in 'Sound of Music' Family, Dies at 91". New York Times. October 15, 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- Back to citation Magazine, Smithsonian; Yagoda, Ben. "The Von Trapps Are Back With a New Musical Sound". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- Back to citation "'The Sound of Music' Cast Reunites on 'Oprah'; Von Trapp Family Performs". The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company. October 28, 2010. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- Back to citation "The hills are alive: von Trapps on 'The View' before trip to Henderson". The Gleaner. Scripps Media, Inc. December 5, 2006. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- Back to citation "Jack Hanna - Episode Guide. Season 3. Episode 309 'Montana Hanna's'". Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- Back to citation "The Hills are Still Alive with Music". SouthJersey. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- Back to citation "The von Trapps". www.facebook.com. March 22, 2016. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- Back to citation "27th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations/Special Awards".
External links
- Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived February 12, 2014)