Presentation of the Silver Rose from Act II of Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier." Susan Graham (Octavian), Christine Schäfer (Sophie). Production: Nathaniel Merrill. Conductor: Edo de Waart. Taken from the 2010 Live in HD transmission.
Diese Oper, immer wieder großartig! In meiner Jugend habe ich `"Also sprach Zarathustra" gehört. Heute ist es der Rosenkavalier! Wie wundervoll! This opera, every time wonderful! In my youth I listend to "Also sprach Zaratutstra" today it is "The Rosenkavalier".
As I boarded an Emirates Airline flight en route to Dubai, I had the pleasure of listening to a captivating classical and opera piece that held me spellbound for the entire 9-hour journey. The music cast a spell on me, invoking a whirlwind of emotions and sparking a journey of the heart. It was as if this enchanting composition served as the muse for the four-legged adventure that awaited me. Such was its magic that I found myself yearning to witness it performed live, a testament to the timeless brilliance of Strauss and the indelible impact of classical and opera music. These genres possess a unique power to transport us to a realm of deep emotional appreciation, leaving an indelible mark on our souls. In the world of music, Strauss truly shines as one of the brightest stars, guiding us on a mesmerizing voyage through the landscapes of our own sentiments.
Absolutely beautiful!!Thank you very much for this marvellous stage!The Met is really gorgeous and very famous for original stages!Sensationell good!Bravissimo!
arguably one of the most lovely scenes in opera. Incredible portrayal of early love....smitten before all the complications of relationships....one of Strauss' finest moments.
Y’all haters gotta seriously chill. Is this 110% heavenly perfection without a single blemish? Perhaps not. But is this still extremely beautiful and affecting singing? Absolutely. Singing well is not easy. And these two sing beautifully.
Ich glaube, neben vielen herausragenden Sängerinnen dieser Rolle ragt jedoch Maria Cebotari noch einmal besonders heraus. Eine gottbegnadete Künstlerin (!!!), die leider viel zu früh verstarb.
Damn, most of the "experts" here that commented most of them even know singing, never they've taken a music class, or paid a ticket but they're here to be first to spread the hate.
Unfortunately, you find these comments on almost every opera excerpt. They are just armchair experts, few having any professional connection to the arts. But if you dare to criticize a burp emitted by Callas, you incur their wrath, just like the Trumpists who can't bear any criticism of their holy one.
This is terrible. Graham's vibrato is a wobble. Schäfer is belaboring every phrase, sings sharp, and actually screaming the higher notes. Both look middle-aged, not like teenagers trembling with sexual possibility. There's no magic here, vocally or visually.
CS is a little heavy in phrasing at the time of this performance. There was a glottal cluck at the beginning. But she was in total Straussian style throughout. Sophie can be approached by soubrettes, light lyrics and coloratura sopranos. When it becomes a lyric soprano it takes on a heavier and yes labored phrasing comparatively to the lighter sopranos. Graham was warm and placid as usual. As far as looks go in the theatre they would have been fine. The close up shots always betray things but really the voices matter more. CS gave a lyric soprano version. I heard her in early 2000 sing this same role when her voice was lighter and it was more of a boyish soprano sound with some shimmer. Here she is closer to the Marschallin.
