Every time I hear Leider, I am astounded anew by her powerful musicality and overwhelming femininity. Her warm, vibrant timbre brings an unwonted erotic charge to Leonora's music, and helps to flesh out a character that, in lesser hands, can come off as somewhat generic. But it is the magnificent legato, vital as that of a master violinist, that really captures the attention. Indeed, Leider's musicality overall reminds us of how bound up Leonora's personality is with her musical profile. More than many Verdi heroines, the Trovatore Leonora takes her emotional cues from musical elements much more than dramatic ones, which makes her a bit of a cipher dramatically. And those trills! So rarely heard nowadays, Leonora's trills, so perfectly rendered here by Leider, are an essential element of the character's personality, an element that contemporary artists ignore to their cost. Schlusnus matches Leider in musicianship and dramatic vigor, a worthy partner for this greatest of German dramatic sopranos. Thank you, Manoli!
She was one of the few complete singers in my opinion. She had all. Beauty, timbre, power, flexibility, style, passion on stage. Sometimes her top was a little insecure, but not here. Her life had great highlights and ended very sadly.
Oh how I agree, a dramatic voice capable of great sensitivity, an enviable legato, a legitimate florid technique, and a radiant feminine tone, absolutely beautiful all around. And sorely underrated by most opera fans sadly
@@manolis.799 When we have you to educate us with your excellent uploads, the appreciation for artists like Leider will grow by leaps and bounds. Thanks for all your hard work! 👍
Se una canta cosí l' accetto anche in tedesco .... Meglio cosí che fare un' italiano improbabile e incomprensibile..... Certo preferisco il Trovatore in Italiano ma questo soprano data la sua bravura fa saltare il fosso linguistico e regala una Leonora tuttora ammirevole , il tempo é stato pietoso con questa interpretazione risultando fresca e attuale.... Veramente bravissima.
Awesome! I've never heard of her. She's marvelous and what a wonderful voice !!! Thank you for sharing this recording. Good, Healthy and Safe New Year Wishes for you and yours.
Yessir Phillip my pleasure! Leider is one of my very favorites, from her recordings of Brunnhilde’s immolation to her Or sai chi l’onore to her O Don fatale! Miraculous singer. Happy Early New Year to you as well!
Such a great technique. Her singing even made me overlook how ghastly Verdi sounds in German lol. At first I was impressed that a singer had such a vast repertoire spanning Mozart to Wagner but once upon a time this was expected of any soprano worth a dollar! Wonderful trills.
Those days are gone... now we have the pigeonholing obsession with fachs and sub-fachs that plagues every operatic discussion. How about soprano BASTA!
Thank you Manoli, what a wonderful singer. I first heard her in your post of 'Or sai chi l'onore" now I must find her "O Don fatale". I was just wondering how common is it to have Trovatore sung in german? I don't believe I've ever heard of it in Spanish for example. If anyone can share some insight it would be most interesting to me. Thanks again.
Hi Juan! Germany has always been an opera-friendly country, even more so than Italy. For several centuries, every town of any size in Germany had its own opera company, and it was always the custom to perform all operas in German. Verdi has always been extremely popular in Germany, and so there are many recordings of his works in German. It did not become the custom to perform operas in their original language in Germany until the rise of Herbert von Karajan, and even today, many German houses still perform the vast majority of their repertory in German. I hope this helps to answer your question!
@@manolis.799 Thank you! You are so kind. Can anyone page Jason? I'm sure not. It made me think of Samantha paging Dr. Bombay. In a good way of course. LOL. My best wishe to you in the New Year, let's hope for a better world.
Every time I hear Leider, I am astounded anew by her powerful musicality and overwhelming femininity. Her warm, vibrant timbre brings an unwonted erotic charge to Leonora's music, and helps to flesh out a character that, in lesser hands, can come off as somewhat generic. But it is the magnificent legato, vital as that of a master violinist, that really captures the attention. Indeed, Leider's musicality overall reminds us of how bound up Leonora's personality is with her musical profile. More than many Verdi heroines, the Trovatore Leonora takes her emotional cues from musical elements much more than dramatic ones, which makes her a bit of a cipher dramatically. And those trills! So rarely heard nowadays, Leonora's trills, so perfectly rendered here by Leider, are an essential element of the character's personality, an element that contemporary artists ignore to their cost. Schlusnus matches Leider in musicianship and dramatic vigor, a worthy partner for this greatest of German dramatic sopranos. Thank you, Manoli!
She was one of the few complete singers in my opinion. She had all. Beauty, timbre, power, flexibility, style, passion on stage. Sometimes her top was a little insecure, but not here. Her life had great highlights and ended very sadly.
Oh how I agree, a dramatic voice capable of great sensitivity, an enviable legato, a legitimate florid technique, and a radiant feminine tone, absolutely beautiful all around. And sorely underrated by most opera fans sadly
@@manolis.799 When we have you to educate us with your excellent uploads, the appreciation for artists like Leider will grow by leaps and bounds. Thanks for all your hard work! 👍
@@jasonhurd4379 thank you friend. Trust me the pleasure is all mine in showcasing these great artists
@@manolis.799 achtung baby your a mother's angel to be sure my friend. hasta la vista Arnold
@@arnoldamaral7406 you’re too kind my friend!
No one can sing like this today.
She truly has a beautiful voice and an excellent techniques thank you for sharing.
My pleasure
Se una canta cosí l' accetto anche in tedesco .... Meglio cosí che fare un' italiano improbabile e incomprensibile..... Certo preferisco il Trovatore in Italiano ma questo soprano data la sua bravura fa saltare il fosso linguistico e regala una Leonora tuttora ammirevole , il tempo é stato pietoso con questa interpretazione risultando fresca e attuale.... Veramente bravissima.
Awesome! I've never heard of her. She's marvelous and what a wonderful voice !!! Thank you for sharing this recording. Good, Healthy and Safe New Year Wishes for you and yours.
Yessir Phillip my pleasure! Leider is one of my very favorites, from her recordings of Brunnhilde’s immolation to her Or sai chi l’onore to her O Don fatale! Miraculous singer. Happy Early New Year to you as well!
Such a great technique. Her singing even made me overlook how ghastly Verdi sounds in German lol.
At first I was impressed that a singer had such a vast repertoire spanning Mozart to Wagner but once upon a time this was expected of any soprano worth a dollar! Wonderful trills.
Those days are gone... now we have the pigeonholing obsession with fachs and sub-fachs that plagues every operatic discussion. How about soprano BASTA!
@@manolis.799 Too true. But every fach just seems to be an exemption from doing stuff that singers can't do anymore.
@@jmiller05 ofc!!! Excuses excuses!
@@manolis.799 IDIOTAS to the 10th power hijo
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When was this recorded?
1926.
Thank you Manoli, what a wonderful singer. I first heard her in your post of 'Or sai chi l'onore" now I must find her "O Don fatale". I was just wondering how common is it to have Trovatore sung in german? I don't believe I've ever heard of it in Spanish for example. If anyone can share some insight it would be most interesting to me. Thanks again.
I will page Jason Hurd to answer this because he’ll have a better answer than I
Hi Juan!
Germany has always been an opera-friendly country, even more so than Italy. For several centuries, every town of any size in Germany had its own opera company, and it was always the custom to perform all operas in German. Verdi has always been extremely popular in Germany, and so there are many recordings of his works in German. It did not become the custom to perform operas in their original language in Germany until the rise of Herbert von Karajan, and even today, many German houses still perform the vast majority of their repertory in German. I hope this helps to answer your question!
@@jasonhurd4379 thank you Jason!
@@manolis.799 Any time!
@@manolis.799 Thank you! You are so kind. Can anyone page Jason? I'm sure not. It made me think of Samantha paging Dr. Bombay. In a good way of course. LOL. My best wishe to you in the New Year, let's hope for a better world.