her duets with Siegfried Jerusalem were a delight to listen. They both had so much power in their voices, it was magic. It felt like they became one with their characters. The 1992 Barenboim production was full of magnificent singers.
"...hit over the head with a sledgehammer..." She just described more than a few performances of Wagner that I've experienced over the years. These interviews have been tremendously engaging, intriguing and insightful. Thank you for posting.
Wagners italienische Lieblingskomponisten waren Bellini und Donizetti. Kein Wunder, daß er ihre lyrische Stimmführung bewunderte und dies sich in seinen frühen Opern niederschlug. - Heinz
Yes, we had her last night at the Manchester Wagner Society being interviewed but for two hours with wonderful recordings of her singing early music, piles of Mozart with Charles Mackerras conducting, and also Violetta's Sempre Libera from Traviata before all the Wagner. Wonderful singer and a delightful woman.
Alex Daniel Yes, it has been running since the early 1950s. I am currently the president. This is the website. wagnersocietymanchester.org.uk/. Our next meeting is on Monday 11th November at 6.00p.m. in the Friends Meeting House in Mount Street.
I completely agree with her that Leider was the greatest Wagnerian soprano of them all. When I first heard her sing Wagner, it almost sounded like Italian opera, warmth of sound, beautiful spinning tone, perfect legato, beautiful trills. So different from the barking I was used to hearing.
I especially liked her comment that the audience should not be assaulted by too much volume. There has really been a fetish among portions of the public to value decibels above all else in Wagner. Nilsson especially is held on a pedestal often because of loudness.
To add some references, she's referencing Frida Leider and Lauritz Melchior singing Tristan und Isolde as the sole opera she'd take to a desert island (thought experiment).
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her duets with Siegfried Jerusalem were a delight to listen. They both had so much power in their voices, it was magic. It felt like they became one with their characters. The 1992 Barenboim production was full of magnificent singers.
"...hit over the head with a sledgehammer..."
She just described more than a few performances of Wagner that I've experienced over the years.
These interviews have been tremendously engaging, intriguing and insightful. Thank you for posting.
Wonderful interview. Great
I like this lady very much indeed. She managed her career to perfection so that she could give her Wagner audiences the very best of her singing.
Wagners italienische Lieblingskomponisten waren Bellini und Donizetti. Kein Wunder, daß er ihre lyrische Stimmführung bewunderte und dies sich in seinen frühen Opern niederschlug. - Heinz
Para mi una de las mejores Brunhilda me encanta su vos y actuación
Yes, we had her last night at the Manchester Wagner Society being interviewed but for two hours with wonderful recordings of her singing early music, piles of Mozart with Charles Mackerras conducting, and also Violetta's Sempre Libera from Traviata before all the Wagner. Wonderful singer and a delightful woman.
We have a Wagner society here in Manchester?!?!
Alex Daniel Yes, it has been running since the early 1950s. I am currently the president. This is the website. wagnersocietymanchester.org.uk/. Our next meeting is on Monday 11th November at 6.00p.m. in the Friends Meeting House in Mount Street.
I completely agree with her that Leider was the greatest Wagnerian soprano of them all. When I first heard her sing Wagner, it almost sounded like Italian opera, warmth of sound, beautiful spinning tone, perfect legato, beautiful trills. So different from the barking I was used to hearing.
I especially liked her comment that the audience should not be assaulted by too much volume. There has really been a fetish among portions of the public to value decibels above all else in Wagner. Nilsson especially is held on a pedestal often because of loudness.
Delightful woman!
Ramon Vinay sang Wotan? Did I just hear that?
Para mim é um crime usarem a música de Wagner com essas palhaçadas de cenários e vestuários que usam agora.
To add some references, she's referencing Frida Leider and Lauritz Melchior singing Tristan und Isolde as the sole opera she'd take to a desert island (thought experiment).