I weep uncontrollably every time I hear the Final Trio from Der Rosenkavalier. Every . . . single . . . time. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Some time ago I was talking to a friend about the Final Trio and I was tearing up just thinking about it.
I keep coming back to Fleming's B-natural at 3:33. What a truly spectacular and full-bodied sound. Given the compositional texture, I imagine Strauss intended that note to pop out "amidst the fray" in the climax (Sophie sings the B-natural a measure earlier and then the Marschallin's generally heftier voice picks it up, singing above Sophie's G#). As a long-time lover of this trio (like many reading this) I've listened to many recordings--all different, all bringing different aspects of beauty. But nothing quite parallels Fleming's B-natural here. It's really just remarkable.
Re: "the origin . . . of this pure gold:" From years of composing and music analysis I can say there many levels to consider in great opera. For example, where Sophie and Octavian embrace (4:52 ) after the Marschallin's departure, there is an amazing, unexpected orchestral sound and harmony (technically a G major chord in second inversion). It has a sense of expansiveness, of a new vista -- a second inversion chord has the fifth rather than the more stable root note in the bass (lowest part). Strauss is a master of intricate inner voice motion, which prolongs this single chord for a very long time! Doesn't that fit perfectly the expression of a new, young love?
Yes, Tosca, La Traviata, Eugene Onegin, Il Trovatore and probably many others. I guess you're right that it's in the top moments but there's uncountably finite amount of those moments and they are all divine in their own ways. These moments also depend massively on who the singers are.
I was blessed to see her twice in this production over the years at the Met, always brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I see or hear it!!
Not the most emotional, dear, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. Have you heard Ms. Fleming performing Thais? Listen to the final duet.... such a bliss
You can see Renee Fleming in this same role in the Met Opera Der Rosenkavalier on Saturday morning May 13 (early) with an encore on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm May 17 at your local movie theater. Don't miss it! Fabulous!
I still have to come across a better version/recording than this: the individual voices, the way they "listen" to each other and adapt their voice, the overall impression the listenere gets... it is just absolutely amazing! ❤
@wotan10950 yes and no. Technically, they do a superb job. But -for me- its missing the emotions in the voices and the "interplay" between them. Obviously, I am moaning on a very high level 😉
I’ll never forget the performance at the Met with Christa Ludwig, Regine Crespin, and Lucia Popp as Sophie, conducted by Karl Böhm. I still have the ticket stub, February 6, 1970.
The more I watch the trio, the more convinced I am that Strauss would have done well to end the opera with the renunciation by the Marschallin as the climax. - Cheers, Heinz
New to opera. And I love the music when there are multiple voices singing different lyrics simultaneously. Can anyone suggest other arias like this? Thanks
The whole Strauss offers moments like this. The duet between Arabella and Zdenka might be interesting ("Aber der Richtige..."), the final scene of "Elektra" and since you seem to be affected by the wonderful poison Strauss could pour into our veins, just give it a try and maybe listen to a whole opera. Each one is different but they have the same in common: Wonderful parts for sopranos
bella figlia dell'amore - Verdi, Its a great one! ruclips.net/video/l6S_kx0gDzc/видео.html from the same opera there is also this one. Ah!, piu non ragiono! ruclips.net/video/gr9HoqHEj6s/видео.html
Soave sia il vento, the trio from Mozart's Cosi fan tutte ruclips.net/video/GuPGHIgReEU/видео.html The trio Se al volto mai ti senti from Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito ruclips.net/video/AkSNLKXWYa0/видео.html Che soave zefiretto, duet from Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro
You mean how is Sophie´s and Octavian´s relationship to end? Listen to the music and the descending cadence, the fact they sing of two different things they have in mind...it seems that their relationship is not going to last very long and the Marschalling, bein in her mid 30`s is quite an old lady and she already resigns here
@@johnpickford4222 I meant it as a compliment. Still, I suppose I had it coming... Actually, you're right. I can't defend that. I'm just too much of a traditionalist, I suppose...
Graham is kinda lost here. Schafer and Fleming are singing a duet, Graham is just kind hoofing along. Not much ping in her voice; I prefer her (now) in french rep.
How pleasant that RF is singing the cruel German of Hofmannsthal at least well understandable. Without her perfect articulation, listening would be a torment - as with many female singers of R. Strauss..
how stupid are your comments???? cruel German of Hofmannsthal????? what kind of dumb ignorant are you??? read and learn some German or at least read a book for good sake...!!!!before writing such stupid things!!!!!
Nonsense. Hofmannsthals German is elegant. These three are great. It is a long opera and sub or super texts for English speaking audiences is advisable.
Some like the squeaking singing of Richard Strauss' arias - I don’t. What a recreation to hear Renée Fleming sing Verdi again with her beautiful voice!
paperlapip: Your stupidity just doesn’t stop: THIS IS RICHARD STRAUSS. What are you hearing in this excerpt that makes you think-oops, you don’t think-believe you are hearing Fleming “sing Verdi again.”?? Fucking idiot. You deserve Trump.
stunningly sung. The production and costumes, are, of course, utterly out-of time but I guess it was all the rage 50 years ago. The diction of Fleming is a bit odd and things are very difficult to understand. But well, that's a typical issue with non-native speakers anyway and, at least for this part, probably doesn't really diminish the performance.
I don't think the problem is Fleming diction . It's a combination of Hofmannsthals text and the long lines! I don't find The Marshallins arias any easier when sung by Ludwig or Schwarzkopf
dann empfehle ich ihnen mal das Finale 2- Akt aus Mozarts Figaro´s Hochzeit ...da singen 8 Leute zusammen.....das müsste dann Ihren geistigen Horizont komplett übersteigen!! .so einer DUMMEN KOMMENTAR habe ich selten hier gelesen?? Wenn Ihnen schon 3 Sänger zuviel sind und Sie das als schreckliches Durcheinander empfinden kann ich Ihnen nur empfehlen , beschränken Sie sich auf deutsche Schlagerschnulzen!!! Das muss man nicht denken , der Text ist egal und es singt fast immer nur eine Person , dem sollten Sie dann auch ohne grosse Probleme und geistigem Inhalt folgen können.......Ohne Worte!!!
@@MrMichaelvier Aber bitte nicht solche Kleinodien wie "Im Wagen vor mir fährt ein junges Mädchen", da singen ja schon zwei Leute und bereiten dem Armen Hirnweh! Rataataaratatatatat...
I weep uncontrollably every time I hear the Final Trio from Der Rosenkavalier. Every . . . single . . . time. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Some time ago I was talking to a friend about the Final Trio and I was tearing up just thinking about it.
BEAUTIFUL ❗
I keep coming back to Fleming's B-natural at 3:33. What a truly spectacular and full-bodied sound. Given the compositional texture, I imagine Strauss intended that note to pop out "amidst the fray" in the climax (Sophie sings the B-natural a measure earlier and then the Marschallin's generally heftier voice picks it up, singing above Sophie's G#). As a long-time lover of this trio (like many reading this) I've listened to many recordings--all different, all bringing different aspects of beauty. But nothing quite parallels Fleming's B-natural here. It's really just remarkable.
That note stands out for me too. Fleming is a miracle.
from 3:20 onwards for me ....and I can listen to it on repeat for quite a while!!! 🤩💓
Vocal Line of absolute perfection even in this slow reading. Renee Fleming has a Miracle inside her throat
This is too magical to be real. Seriously. How can HUMAN BEINGS be the origin and executing forces of this pure gold???
Re: "the origin . . . of this pure gold:" From years of composing and music analysis I can say there many levels to consider in great opera. For example, where Sophie and Octavian embrace (4:52 ) after the Marschallin's departure, there is an amazing, unexpected orchestral sound and harmony (technically a G major chord in second inversion). It has a sense of expansiveness, of a new vista -- a second inversion chord has the fifth rather than the more stable root note in the bass (lowest part). Strauss is a master of intricate inner voice motion, which prolongs this single chord for a very long time! Doesn't that fit perfectly the expression of a new, young love?
I have always thought that sopranos are beings whose quest quest is to make the world more beautiful with the sound of their voices...
Undoubtedly one of the ten most glorious moments in all opera. Not much else comes close to punching such an emotional wallop.
Yes, Tosca, La Traviata, Eugene Onegin, Il Trovatore and probably many others. I guess you're right that it's in the top moments but there's uncountably finite amount of those moments and they are all divine in their own ways. These moments also depend massively on who the singers are.
@@pugh.joseph LOL stop lying
I was blessed to see her twice in this production over the years at the Met, always brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I see or hear it!!
The wondrous René Fleming cuts a real, and required, dash here. What a lady!
Probably one of the most emotional scene in opera's history with Tosca's second act
Not the most emotional, dear, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. Have you heard Ms. Fleming performing Thais? Listen to the final duet.... such a bliss
Agree!!!
Dont miss Elektra
@@orfeo2003 sure i love it too
@@enriquerivera3140 Elektra feels colder
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written for voice. Especially with Rene Fleming.
What a shame this wonderful production has been retired.
Thank you for sharing. R. Strauss music always filled with gratitude and hope.
You can see Renee Fleming in this same role in the Met Opera Der Rosenkavalier on Saturday morning May 13 (early) with an encore on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm May 17 at your local movie theater. Don't miss it! Fabulous!
Astonishing! My absolute favourit piece of music. Ik always makes me cry...
I still have to come across a better version/recording than this: the individual voices, the way they "listen" to each other and adapt their voice, the overall impression the listenere gets... it is just absolutely amazing! ❤
Take a look at the version by Carlos Kleiber with Gwyneth Jones, Brigitte Fassbaender, and Lucia Popp. You might be pleasantly surprised.
@wotan10950 yes and no. Technically, they do a superb job. But -for me- its missing the emotions in the voices and the "interplay" between them. Obviously, I am moaning on a very high level 😉
I can't stop listening to this
Thank you Stephen Suber for introducing me to this most beautiful opera.
....that moment, at 3:47, when Renee steps down, a perfectly aching and beautiful moment of syncopation...sigh.
I feel so sorry for Renee's character. What a class Act!!
OMG. Opera. Thank you.
Finally, something I like Fleming singing! This was beautiful (on her part). Thanks for posting.
I would be so emotional after this performance if I were Renee.
We will be missing her in this legendary role. Renée you are wonderful good luck in your new endeavors.
Uno spettacolo perfetto ❤️complimenti a tutti!!!
R. Fleming, C. Schafer¨, S. Graham. Tres voces de oro
Maravilloso trío de voces..
So beautiful.
The only other time I’ve been so moved, musically and dramatically, was in the trio with Gwyneth Jones, Brigitte Fassbaender, and Lucia Popp.
I’ll never forget the performance at the Met with Christa Ludwig, Regine Crespin, and Lucia Popp as Sophie, conducted by Karl Böhm. I still have the ticket stub, February 6, 1970.
Absolutamente maravillosa la música y las cantantes. Estoy emocionado.
The finest bit in all of opera.
She looks and sounds the youngest of the three/ Sublime.
Good conducting by de Waart!
Christine Schäfer is just sublime!
SoaringTrumpet b
Stunning performance! Bravissimo! Thank you!
Love the trumpet. Not an instrument we identify as wistful but here it is like a Clarion call of the three souls.
Que hermosa música trío de voces estupendos.saludos desde Perú.
Un brano di bellezza stupefacente
I just saw Edo De Waart do Wagner's the Flying Dutchman and it was Incredible.
Faszinierend
L’art de la emoció.
Sublime ! Bravo
Sublime
Glorious!
Stunning
Fleming is the greatest Marschallin.
Bravo Christine !
Revisiting this Boxing Day 2017.
Revisiting this 26 April 2021. India now suffers a severe Covid 2nd wave with more than 300,000 cases reported in the past 24 hrs...
Renee Fleming's opening is mystycal.
Wonderful - moving 4.00- 4.15 "In Gottes Namen"!
Perfect.
The more I watch the trio, the more convinced I am that Strauss would have done well to end the opera with the renunciation by the Marschallin as the climax. - Cheers, Heinz
I can see your point of view. Final duo a bit of anti climax
New to opera. And I love the music when there are multiple voices singing different lyrics simultaneously. Can anyone suggest other arias like this? Thanks
The whole Strauss offers moments like this. The duet between Arabella and Zdenka might be interesting ("Aber der Richtige..."), the final scene of "Elektra" and since you seem to be affected by the wonderful poison Strauss could pour into our veins, just give it a try and maybe listen to a whole opera. Each one is different but they have the same in common: Wonderful parts for sopranos
Many thanks Altonahh10 I will indeed research all of your recommendations. Again, thanks
bella figlia dell'amore - Verdi, Its a great one!
ruclips.net/video/l6S_kx0gDzc/видео.html
from the same opera there is also this one.
Ah!, piu non ragiono!
ruclips.net/video/gr9HoqHEj6s/видео.html
Dave Fitzgerald, the quintet from act 3 of Wagner's 'Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg' unspeakably beautiful
Soave sia il vento, the trio from Mozart's Cosi fan tutte
ruclips.net/video/GuPGHIgReEU/видео.html
The trio Se al volto mai ti senti from Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito
ruclips.net/video/AkSNLKXWYa0/видео.html
Che soave zefiretto, duet from Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro
What? You end the excerpt right before the brilliant duet??
I’m always disappointed when that gorgeous duet isn’t included as well! It’s like the cigarette after sex😊
With all the useless unneeded noise in the world can you imagine what we here now falling on those ears during those years
I object! Three opera ladies onstage and none of them are fat?! How the hell is this thing supposed to end?
Perhaps it will last forever.
You mean how is Sophie´s and Octavian´s relationship to end? Listen to the music and the descending cadence, the fact they sing of two different things they have in mind...it seems that their relationship is not going to last very long and the Marschalling, bein in her mid 30`s is quite an old lady and she already resigns here
Lazarus 1095: Without you hopefully.
@@johnpickford4222 I meant it as a compliment. Still, I suppose I had it coming...
Actually, you're right. I can't defend that. I'm just too much of a traditionalist, I suppose...
This comment is the best one lol
4:41 Go cellos! 😊❤
I prefer Renee Fleming's interptetation to Felicity Lott's but not to Kiri Te Kanawa's.
I love both Fleming and Kiri - I named my cat Kiri - but Fleming is penultimate Marschallin
for me!
I really don't like Lott in anything
Graham is kinda lost here. Schafer and Fleming are singing a duet, Graham is just kind hoofing along. Not much ping in her voice; I prefer her (now) in french rep.
I do think Strauss may have heard this in his dreams.....
Go to FathomEvents.com and enter your zip code for a movie theater near you for tomorrow's performance and Wednesday.
How pleasant that RF is singing the cruel German of Hofmannsthal at least well understandable.
Without her perfect articulation, listening would be a torment - as with many female singers of R. Strauss..
Cruel German of Hofmannsthal? You don´t seem to have a clue how beautiful his poetry is. Do you understand German?
how stupid are your comments???? cruel German of Hofmannsthal????? what kind of dumb ignorant are you??? read and learn some German or at least read a book for good sake...!!!!before writing such stupid things!!!!!
Nonsense. Hofmannsthals German is elegant. These three are great. It is a long opera and sub or super texts for English speaking audiences is advisable.
Some like the squeaking singing of Richard Strauss' arias - I don’t. What a recreation to hear Renée Fleming sing Verdi again with her beautiful voice!
What a recreation to hear Fleming singing real music instead of screaming Verdi.
at lPaperlapp....another stupid comment from someone who doesn´t understand music :-((((
paperlapip: Your stupidity just doesn’t stop: THIS IS RICHARD STRAUSS. What are you hearing in this excerpt that makes you think-oops, you don’t think-believe you are hearing Fleming “sing Verdi again.”?? Fucking idiot. You deserve Trump.
stunningly sung. The production and costumes, are, of course, utterly out-of time but I guess it was all the rage 50 years ago. The diction of Fleming is a bit odd and things are very difficult to understand. But well, that's a typical issue with non-native speakers anyway and, at least for this part, probably doesn't really diminish the performance.
I don't think the problem is Fleming diction . It's a combination of Hofmannsthals text and the long lines! I don't find The Marshallins arias any easier when sung by Ludwig or Schwarzkopf
Behold... Lady Gaga of the 1890s.
Wahrscheinlich kompositorisch anspruchsvoll und für die Sänger interessant, aber zum Anhören ein schreckliches Durcheinander.
dann empfehle ich ihnen mal das Finale 2- Akt aus Mozarts Figaro´s Hochzeit ...da singen 8 Leute zusammen.....das müsste dann Ihren geistigen Horizont komplett übersteigen!! .so einer DUMMEN KOMMENTAR habe ich selten hier gelesen?? Wenn Ihnen schon 3 Sänger zuviel sind und Sie das als schreckliches Durcheinander empfinden kann ich Ihnen nur empfehlen , beschränken Sie sich auf deutsche Schlagerschnulzen!!! Das muss man nicht denken , der Text ist egal und es singt fast immer nur eine Person , dem sollten Sie dann auch ohne grosse Probleme und geistigem Inhalt folgen können.......Ohne Worte!!!
@@MrMichaelvier Aber bitte nicht solche Kleinodien wie "Im Wagen vor mir fährt ein junges Mädchen", da singen ja schon zwei Leute und bereiten dem Armen Hirnweh! Rataataaratatatatat...
@@Beadle_Bamford Recht haben Sie :-)) danke für den Beistand:-)
Und die vielen verschiedenen Instrumente im Orchester, so viele Geigen und Bratschen und Celli und Klarinetten, etc.
Akinetic standing around - an optimal opera for elder singers and their obese male partners.
what kind of idiot are U??????
paperlapip: When people ask Why did God allow Covid19 to happen, it was to remove a worthless piece of shit like you from the earth.