When I was a voice major at the University of Colorado Mr. Schiotz was my voice teacher. Not only did he have a magnificent voice but he was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He often told me stories of how he sang to give inspiration to the resistance to the victims of the Nazi occupation. I know he now is singing with the angels.....
So few remember this remarkable voice. My father had what recordings were available back in the 50's and , as a kid, I had the enjoyment of listening. Thanks for the posting. Perhaps, now, a few more people will hear what I heard those many years ago.
Until about 20 years ago, this and the usual Mozart arias was all there was available. Now we have his Dichterliebe, shoene mullein , Dowland songs and a whole bunch of Norwegian songs. For a different kind of thrill, search our his " Night and day" ( yes, that one!) I marvel at his English diction. Not British, not American, just clear as a bell. This is the record that all Americans listen to when learning this music. Or should. GEDDA did, and settled on a more American pronunciation for which he took some crap. "Evry valley shall be exaltud". " comfert ye, my peopul". Doesn't bother me, but I prefer Schoitz mid Atlantic, from nowhere, but everywhere.
I agree, it's a fine voice & you are so right about how important it is to remember him. I feel that about Heddle Nash. These legacies are in the hands of listeners, and it's important to share the music we love so that it can continue to be heard.
This tempo for Ev’ry Valley is absolutely, in my view, absolutely perfect & ditto for Schiotz’s performance. Among the best I have heard. I remember fondly a master class he gave at my college where he was especially insightful & considerate.
Yes, so great a tenor for Handel and Mozart arias. I owned recordings of Schiotz --in the 1950's --Schuberts Winterreise and of course Comfort ye and Ev'ry valley---I also was priviledged to hear him in concert singing Winterreise in Canada a Stratford in 1952 --- already a baritone -- a viuce for a century Bravo!!Augusta Cecconi-Bates,(composer) 2021
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When I was a voice major at the University of Colorado Mr. Schiotz was my voice teacher. Not only did he have a magnificent voice but he was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He often told me stories of how he sang to give inspiration to the resistance to the victims of the Nazi occupation. I know he now is singing with the angels.....
the timbre of his voice vas nordic just like Jussi Björling
Yes very much like Bjorling. And to date the best Shone Mullerin ever sung, IMO.
I studied voice with Charlotte Straka, who was his accompanist and student in Minneapolis. Life can be so cruel to the finest artists.
So few remember this remarkable voice. My father had what recordings were available back in the 50's and , as a kid, I had the enjoyment of listening. Thanks for the posting. Perhaps, now, a few more people will hear what I heard those many years ago.
Absolutely superb.
I came of age listening to this recording. So grateful to find it again.
Aksel Schiotz is better than today's squelchers,at least a thousand times.
Holy crap! First I've heard of this voice it is outstanding and I am just in comfort ye. Great voice
Until about 20 years ago, this and the usual Mozart arias was all there was available. Now we have his Dichterliebe, shoene mullein , Dowland songs and a whole bunch of Norwegian songs. For a different kind of thrill, search our his " Night and day" ( yes, that one!) I marvel at his English diction. Not British, not American, just clear as a bell. This is the record that all Americans listen to when learning this music. Or should. GEDDA did, and settled on a more American pronunciation for which he took some crap. "Evry valley shall be exaltud". " comfert ye, my peopul". Doesn't bother me, but I prefer Schoitz mid Atlantic, from nowhere, but everywhere.
Aksel Schiøtz‘s voice, and life, deserve to be remembered from generation to generation. Thank you for posting this marvelous performance.
I agree, it's a fine voice & you are so right about how important it is to remember him. I feel that about Heddle Nash. These legacies are in the hands of listeners, and it's important to share the music we love so that it can continue to be heard.
This tempo for Ev’ry Valley is absolutely, in my view, absolutely perfect & ditto for Schiotz’s performance. Among the best I have heard. I remember fondly a master class he gave at my college where he was especially insightful & considerate.
Also listen to Heddle Nash - he is very special too.
Wonderfull finding this on the net! Thank you! Love it, lotte nissen
It would be hard to imagine a better interpretation of this greatly-loved aria. Thank you! Christmas 2016.
Wonderful
Its really the standard classic (or should be). Beautifully sung and perfect English.
Wonderfull Thankyou!
Yes, so great a tenor for Handel and Mozart arias. I owned recordings of Schiotz --in the 1950's --Schuberts Winterreise and of course Comfort ye and Ev'ry valley---I also was priviledged to hear him in concert singing Winterreise in Canada a Stratford in 1952 --- already a baritone -- a viuce for a century Bravo!!Augusta Cecconi-Bates,(composer) 2021
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