The von Trapps
OriginKalispell, Montana, U.S.[1]
Genres
Years active2001–2016
Labels
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 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.[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 in North America, China, Southeast Asia, 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 be closing 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

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

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

  1. ^ Magazine, Smithsonian; Yagoda, Ben. "The Von Trapps Are Back With a New Musical Sound". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  2. ^ "Werner von Trapp, a Son in 'Sound of Music' Family, Dies at 91". New York Times. October 15, 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
  3. ^ Magazine, Smithsonian; Yagoda, Ben. "The Von Trapps Are Back With a New Musical Sound". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  4. ^ "'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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Jack Hanna - Episode Guide. Season 3. Episode 309 'Montana Hanna's'". Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  7. ^ "The Hills are Still Alive with Music". SouthJersey. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  8. ^ "The von Trapps". www.facebook.com. March 22, 2016. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  9. ^ "27th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations/Special Awards".

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