Good heavens what a beautiful rendition of one of Schubert's most beautiful pieces. Stutzmann's deep emotional performance brings tears to one's eyes. What a wonderful artist with a heavenly voice. Her accompanist also has a deep feeling of accompanying a singer. Absolutely brilliant pianist.
My songs plead softly Leise flehen meine Lieder Through the night to you; Durch die Nacht zu dir; Down into the silent grove In den stillen Hain hernieder Darling, come to me! Liebchen, komm zu mir! Slender treetops rustle in a whisper Flüsternd schlanke Wipfel rauschen In the moon's light; In des Mondes Licht; Hostile eavesdropping on the traitor Des Verräters feindlich Lauschen Fear not, dear. Fürchte, Holde, nicht. Can you hear the nightingales beating? Hörst die Nachtigallen schlagen? Oh! Ach! they beg you sie flehen dich, With the sounds of sweet laments Mit der Töne süßen Klagen Plead for me Flehen sie für mich. They understand the tendons of the bosom Sie verstehn des Busens Sehnen Know the pain of love Kennen Liebesschmerz, Stir with the sieve tones Rühren mit den Siebeltönen Every soft heart. Jedes weiche Herz. Let your chest move too, Laß auch dir die Brust bewegen, Dear hear me! Liebchen höre mich! I wait for you trembling Bebend harr' ich dir entgegen Come make me happy! Komm, beglücke mich!
Glorious, heartfelt rendition of a gorgeous Schubert Lied by the inimitable Nathalie. Also, may I addd that she rocks that wonderful pants and coat outfit - very hot!
I've watched them yesterday and the day before yesterday in Brazil, at Sala São Paulo. They are both AMAZING, and brought me and all of my friends to tears. No wonder they're this unbreakable team. It was one of the most satisfying concerts I've attended in my life... not to mention they were most kind to us in the autograph session that was arranged after the concert. They are both examples of TALENT, EXTREME MUSICALITY AND KINDNESS. Wonderful!
I´ve listened to some other singers doing this song. I love alto´s voices and I love this one, so it´s been quite a surprise to find a video of her singing this song. Wonderfull rendition. Thanks for posting
This song 、made by the great Schubert who died amid regret at the age of 31,is full of sadness and mourn over . My heart seems to breaking every time I listen . Unimpeachable performance !
What a great artist! The way the Met orchestra treated her during Magic Flute performances was provincial and embarrassing. Gelb and YNS were AWOL of course. Hard to believe people still wonder why Met Opera is falling apart.
Gelb insisted on the apology. Nezet Seguin fanned the flames by supporting the offended on social media. The offended were orchestra members who didn't appear to take on board the intent which was to contrast the experience of orchestra in covered pit with that of orchestra on-stage level able to see.and participate in the action .Instead they took it as a criticism that they were actually bored when they couldn't see which is a bit of a stretch.! And of course it would be unprofessional to be bored. The apology was the simplest way out of the dilemma . The problem probably remains :" find something to moan about "
@TheMsMezz: Glad that you've switched, I guess you do know your limitations. Bravo! Who cares what you think anyway? It's Stutzmann's voice and she can call herself whatever she wants. I just came back from practicing, so thank you!
TheMsMezz: You're NOT a singer, so you based your judgment on your personal experience such as you can sing lower than Stutzmann's. I can sing down to the D below middle C in straight tone and produce weird cracking sound on a B/Bb an octave below middle C. I'm a contralto and this is based on my voice quality and where my voice sounds its best. Some sopranos can sing down to an E below middle C, does this make them a contralto/mezzo? What do you know about voice production?
@TheMsMezz: It seems that you like controlling what others do. You're the one who keeps coming back to this and make comments. Anyway, have fun practicing & break a leg, my dear instrumentalist! LOL!!!
I cant uderstand wny a woman singing this or what ... for example, do people know that Schumann's Diechterliebe was first sang by a dramatic soprano? ... why cant people just sing ...?? I may not like her voice or anything ... but she is free to sing whatever takes her fancy ... and actually I like her a lot!
Well, norisv, after years of training with several professionals, I decided my talents were better used professionally on other instruments. Who cares about your experience? NS is one of my all time interpreters, so I don't care what she calls herself. Can't believe you have nothing better to do than answer a months' old post. Go back to practicing voice.
Crap. On Medici TV there is a documentary detailing history and training..at 18 she was identified as contralto . Paris Opera school. Neue Stimmung Competition . Google..Besides repertoire for mezzo is superb. All the Mozart and Strauss trouser roles buckets of lieder, character roles in opera. There is less repertoire for contralto...so Stutzmann has researched and unearthed some superb Handel and Vivaldi..check car Heroes from the Shadows and Quella Fiamma
such bad singing! UGLY sound an in the middle she has such a wobble that you cannt tell which tone she sings, higher notes are stiff and forced. And I understand only some words. Muffled and woofy.