I am not usually a fan of Miss Norman, preferring these songs sung in a lower register voice (Baker and Ferrier) but have to confess when she reached Herr uber Tod and Leben there were tears in my eyes. RIP
The primary reason Mahler wrote the part for Oboe d'Amore was because it could hit a low concert A, which is below the oboe's range. In this recording, the piece has been transposed up 3 half steps for Norman's vocal range, making the use of a d'Amore unnecessary.
Love this piece! My college wind orchestra performed it many years ago. Our English horn player played the oboe d'amore part and it sounded pretty good.
The primary reason Mahler wrote the part for Oboe d'Amore was because it could hit a low concert A, which is below the oboe's range. In this recording, the piece has been transposed up 3 half steps for Norman's vocal range, making the use of a d'Amore unnecessary. Joseph Robinson is a superb oboist.
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she's an exquisite performer and can sing almost anything, her voice is not at her best in this repertoire, though. It's trying to sift a hurricane through a keyhole
I am not a professional singer or musician, but I consider Jessye's voice as one of most versatile and beautiful vocal instruments of our time.
This is so intense! I am learning two of these songs and I am in awe of these interpretations! Her poise, her expressions! I am learning so much!
I am a singer and i agree completely....she's stunning!!!!!!
There are no adequate superlatives for this woman - she IS superlative.
a force of nature.
perfect
Elle a une si jolie voix ! Je l'aime surtout quand elle chante Wagner et particulièrement "Tristan et Isolde"
Merci
Wow!
I am not usually a fan of Miss Norman, preferring these songs sung in a lower register voice (Baker and Ferrier) but have to confess when she reached Herr uber Tod and Leben there were tears in my eyes. RIP
Norman has much darker voice than Baker...
the most!!!
4:51: Love it. Obe d'amore. Should be a glissando-effect.Seems to be a normal oboe, though.
The primary reason Mahler wrote the part for Oboe d'Amore was because it could hit a low concert A, which is below the oboe's range. In this recording, the piece has been transposed up 3 half steps for Norman's vocal range, making the use of a d'Amore unnecessary.
Love this piece! My college wind orchestra performed it many years ago. Our English horn player played the oboe d'amore part and it sounded pretty good.
ESPLENDIDA
Fantastic performance from Jessye. Shame about the oboist.
The primary reason Mahler wrote the part for Oboe d'Amore was because it could hit a low concert A, which is below the oboe's range. In this recording, the piece has been transposed up 3 half steps for Norman's vocal range, making the use of a d'Amore unnecessary. Joseph Robinson is a superb oboist.
Oh dear, what happened to the left channel?
Em - grande in the verbal sense, too ;-). Only joking - she does a great job, without any doubt.
Is this in 6/2 or 3/5? Wikipedia said it was in 6/2.
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mr strathdee
you should listen more interpratation of this she's not german can't be christal ludwig... but she has a voice and have you?me not !
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@corwinofamber8 shhs
she's an exquisite performer and can sing almost anything, her voice is not at her best in this repertoire, though. It's trying to sift a hurricane through a keyhole
The movement of her mouth kind of frightened me
Apparently you do not know this song.