The von Trapps
| The von Trapps |
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| Origin |
Kalispell, Montana |
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| Years active |
2001–present |
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| Website |
vontrapps.net |
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| Members |
- Sofia von Trapp
- Melanie von Trapp
- Amanda von Trapp
- August von Trapp
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The von Trapps (formerly The von Trapp Children) is a musical group made up of Sofia, Melanie, Amanda and August (formerly Justin) von Trapp, descendants of the Trapp Family Singers. They are the grandchildren of Werner von Trapp who was portrayed as Kurt 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 von Trapp, Georg's second wife.[1]
History
The von Trapp Children began their singing career after performing in the play The Sound of Music in 1997. Since then they have been touring in the United States and other countries. They frequently perform with the band Pink Martini and their collaboration album Dream a Little Dream was released in March, 2014.
The von Trapp Children have appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show,[2] The View,[3] Jack Hanna's Into the Wild,[4] The Today Show,[5] and 19 Kids and Counting.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
| The von Trapp Children, Vol. 1 |
- Released: January 28, 2003
- Label: Rattlesby Records
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| Christmas with the von Trapp Children |
- Released: October 14, 2003
- Label: Rattlesby Records
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| The von Trapp Children, Vol. 2 |
- Released: September 28, 2004
- Label: Rattlesby Records
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| Snow: New Songs of the Season |
- Released: November 1, 2007
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| A Cappella |
- Released: March 4, 2008
- Label: Von Trapp J.A.M.S. Media
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Collaboration studio albums
As featured artist
EPs
| Title | Year | Album |
| Dancing in Gold | 2014 | Dancing in Gold
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DVD
| Title | DVD details |
| Live in Concert |
- Released: September 1, 2008
- Label: Von Trapp J.A.M.S. Media
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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.[6]
References
- ↑ "Werner von Trapp, a Son in ‘Sound of Music’ Family, Dies at 91". New York Times. October 15, 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
Werner von Trapp, a member of the family made famous by the stage musical and the 1965 movie 'The Sound of Music,' died Thursday at his home in Waitsfield, Vt. He was 91.
- ↑ "'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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Jack Hanna - Episode Guide. Season 3. Episode 309 'Montana Hanna's'". Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ↑ "The Hills are Still Alive with Music". SouthJersey. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ↑ "27th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations/Special Awards".
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