This song cycle will keep me occupied my entire life. From year to year I listen to different interpretations on this. It started in 1998, when I was 36. Now I am 56, and I still read, sing and listen these 24 songs. Thomas Q belongs absolutely to my top 5 performers of this song cycle. The others are Fischer-Dieskau, Prey, Hynninen, Pears and Talvela. I don't think I would ever have read Muller's poems if Schubert did not compose them. But he did, and these poems, these songs keep me occupied. Finest pieces of Art.
I simply don't have the words for such a msuical gem... for this is one of the highest level of Beauty that any human being can create, both as a composition and an interpretation.
With classical music, I either enjoy or feel totally indifferent. That said, I am so happy when I discover such treasures.. When I hear music like this, it's like the universe slows to a still, as if to hold its breathe, and let a tiny ray of silence enter our hearts to wash out all of our worries and sorrows. And as the silence unfolds, we follow its tracks out of the darkness, and enter a realm of peace, renewed hope, and eternal love. God's blessings to this angelic duo, and thanks to all who we're involved in providing access to this incredibly beautiful piece of music.
he has the best of both, i think. Diskau's timing and precision and Wunderlich's warm, dark smothness PLUS the emotions he can truly transport through the words because he feels them all himself by facing his own fortune.
Holy moly! Mind blown. The voice. But also the expression. The entire story played out on his face as well as his voice. Another great role model. Danke schon!
Ich habe früher im Radio Aufnahmen mit ihm gehört und das Gesamtkunstwerk geliebt. Zufällig sah ich jetzt seine körperliche Gestalt und freue mich sehr, dass Herr Quasthoff seine Stimme entdeckt hat und uns an dieser schönen, perfekt interpretierten Musik teilhaben lässt. Vielleicht findet er ja noch einmal die Kraft für diese Perfektion, bei der jedes Wort zu verstehen. Ich gönne ihm aber auch den Ruhestand, wenn dieser selbst gewählt ist. Vielen Dank, für diese wunderbare, perfekte Aufnahme! Und vielen Dank, für die Musik!
Its mostly about the delivery, but actually for a long time, German composers thought, they could only really compose to Italian lyrics until they figured out the rythms and expressions you need to make German really singable (and the lyricists how to make a good, singable german text). Turns out, writing german text to english, italian or french music is very difficult and sounds "off".
Bitte sing weiter! 🥰🙏🌷💐⚘ alles gute! Tolle Stimme, sehr geschmeidig, beruhigend, ausdrucksstark, die Seele singt mit, spürt man so richtig. Beste liebste Grüsse von Schubert Fan...
it's respectful to withhold applause until the end of the piece. Winterreise is a song cycle - 24 poems set to music, "Gute Nacht" is the first song in the cycle. I saw Quastohoff at Carnegie Hall - he was mesmerizing, the audience went wild!
That is a newer tradition, just as is the thing after Sirs Thalberg and Liszt had begun largely memorizing difficult work and playing them; to this Maestro Chopin said that it is as if one is pretending that the piece is theirs; I say choose what you want to do. Beethoven, many historians say, as well as Mozart or Bach, [;each] would’ve been horrified with no applause to the movements of their symphonies or masses. This was very common back in the day, especially in opera. People have full right to decide what they want to do. (: Best, Batz
Je suis très attaché à la version de Deutsche Grammophon (1966) avec Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Pourtant je viens de découvrir Monsieur Quasthoff et je trouve une nouvelle dimension dans son interprétation, plus "sentimentale". Alors voilà... Je remercie Raquel Silva pour son partage
Monument to Humanity. T. Q. I treasure and will stay as such through Eternity. I'm humbled and grateful for opportunity to enjoy interpretations of this great human being.
Fremd bin ich eingezogen, fremd zieh ich wieder aus, der Mai war mir gewogen, mit manchem Blumenstrauß. Das Mädchen sprach von Liebe, die Mutter gar von Eh', das Mädchen sprach von Liebe, die Mutter gar von Eh'. Nun ist die Welt so trübe, der Weg gehüllt in Schnee, nun ist die Welt so trübe, der Weg gehüllt in Schnee. Ich kann zu meiner Reise nicht wählen mit der Zeit. Muß selbst den Weg mir weisen dieser Dunkelheit. Es zieht ein Mondenschatten als mein Gefährte mit Es zieht ein Mondenschatten als mein Gefährte mit Und auf den weißen Matten such ich des Wildes Tritt, und auf den weißen Matten suh ich des Wildes Tritt. Was soll ich länger weilen, dass man mich trieb' hinaus, lass irre Hunde heulen vor ihres Herren Haus. Die Liebe liebt das Wandern, Gott hat sie so gemacht Von Einen zu dem Andern, Gott hat sie so gemacht. Die Liebe liebt das Wandern, Gott hat sie so gemacht Von Einen zu dem Andern, Gott hat sie so gemacht. Will dich im Traum nicht stören, wär schad um deine Ruh sollst meinen Tritt nicht hören, sacht, sacht die Türe zu. Schreib im Vorüber gehen ans Tor dir gute Nacht, damit du mögest sehen, an dich hab ich gedacht. Schreib im Vorübergehen ans Tor dir: gute Nacht, damit du mögest sehen, an dich hab ich gedacht, an dich hab ich gedacht.
@@sarac4773 some minor things are wrong - Die Liebe liebt das Wandern, Gott hat sie so gemacht Von Einen zu dem Andern, Gott hat sie so gemacht. is actually Die Liebe liebt das Wandern, fein Liebchen gute Nacht Von Einen zu dem Andern, fein Liebchen gute Nacht I found somehting else, but 'm too lazy to look for it - i also just commented for sake of completeness.
Bravissimo! Eine wirklich tiefgründige, bewegende Interpretation, so, wie sich Franz Schubert das Kunstlied vorzutragen wohl gewünscht hat. Herzlichen Dank an die beiden wundervollen Künstler!
I just learned about him in my developmental biology book. His mother was prescribed the drug thalidomide while pregnant as a mild sedative during the first 1-2 months after conception. This teratogen disrupts proper limb formation while the embryo is still developing. He was dealt a hard hand of life and has overcome the odds.
Katie Mackay The drug stops blood supply thus stopping growth. However, thalidomide is now used to treat cancer as no cancer can grow without a blood supply . A problem has arisen that in some developing countries people have illegally reverted to its original use ie to stop nausea in pregnancy and now, sadly, some babies are born with deformities because of this.
Per Wikipedia: Although the Food & Drug Administration never allowed the sale of thalidomide in the US, the manufacturer distributed over 2.5 million pills to 1,000 doctors as a clinical trial. 17 babies in the USA are known to have been affected.
Maravilloso Schubert, estupendos Barenboim y Wastthoff al cual tuve el placer de escuchar en La Pasión según San Mateo en el Palau de Valencia en los años 90. Muchas gracias por compartir
También tuve yo la oportunidad de escuchar a Quastoff en ese mismo concierto que mencionas en el Palau. Lo recuerdo perfectamente, jamás he escuchado ningún bajo profundo tan emocionante como el del aria de Bajo hacia el final de la obra. Recuerdo que el público al unísono derramaba lágrimas por la emoción contenida de tanta belleza tímbrica proveniente de aquel cuerpecito víctima de la Talidomida. No olvido aquel concierto de la PSM de Bach. Fantástico.
@@franciscojoseguerolablay4973 Efectivamente. Somos afortunados de vivir en esta época pudiendo disfrutar de nuestras grabaciones preferidas en cualquier momento y lugar sólo con un “click”
Une très belle découverte et un plaisir à entendre au moment où j'ai perdu quelqu'un pour qui j'avais beaucoup de respect et qui aimait chanté dans les chorales, la mère de mon beau-frère , la chère Rita écoute le chant de Thomas.
That this man retired from singing is a huge loss for the musical world. His voice and delivery are simply outstanding.
musicians never retire from music. I bet he still sings daily.
His Interviews, UA-cam-Videos and CDs remain - almost forever 😉
@Schöneberger ich bin mir ziemlich sicher, dass er die Professur noch hat 😊
@Craig Walters äääääää
Ää
@Craig Walters 0
Ich bin ein Fan von Thomas Quasthoff, seit ich ihn das erste Mal im Radio gehört habe. Ich hoffe, lieber Herr Quasthoff, es geht Ihnen gut!
This song cycle will keep me occupied my entire life. From year to year I listen to different interpretations on this. It started in 1998, when I was 36. Now I am 56, and I still read, sing and listen these 24 songs.
Thomas Q belongs absolutely to my top 5 performers of this song cycle. The others are Fischer-Dieskau, Prey, Hynninen, Pears and Talvela.
I don't think I would ever have read Muller's poems if Schubert did not compose them. But he did, and these poems, these songs keep me occupied.
Finest pieces of Art.
What a beautiful expressive artist and heavenly voice.
I simply don't have the words for such a msuical gem... for this is one of the highest level of Beauty that any human being can create, both as a composition and an interpretation.
After watching this, the word in my mind for Daniel's accompaniment was "glittering" so it fits your description well! Cheers!
Such a warm, enveloping voice, full of love and great sensitivity. Love this so much!!
Thank y dear ...
This man is an inspiration. Danke Schon.
4:15 That moment when the pianist arrives at the major chord always gets me. Loved the singing and the piano playing - wonderful Schubert!
jedesmahl berührt er mein Seele. bitte machen noch lange weiter Herr Quasthoff
A warm voice in this "winter journey" with such a tenderness !
💕
What a heavenly voice, what a marvelous performance 👌👌❤❤❤
This man is living proof that one must NEVER give up ❤❤.
Wow. I have never heard of this guy. What an amazing voice!
Einfach wunderbar.
With classical music, I either enjoy or feel totally indifferent. That said, I am so happy when I discover such treasures.. When I hear music like this, it's like the universe slows to a still, as if to hold its breathe, and let a tiny ray of silence enter our hearts to wash out all of our worries and sorrows. And as the silence unfolds, we follow its tracks out of the darkness, and enter a realm of peace, renewed hope, and eternal love. God's blessings to this angelic duo, and thanks to all who we're involved in providing access to this incredibly beautiful piece of music.
rsviews, what a beautiful tribute. Thank you.
Paul Kelley
His voice is, I feel, between Dietrich Fisher-Dieskau and Fritz Wunderlich. The great voice of our time!
he has the best of both, i think. Diskau's timing and precision and Wunderlich's warm, dark smothness PLUS the emotions he can truly transport through the words because he feels them all himself by facing his own fortune.
Exactly!! You have very good ear and taste!!!!
amazing
he sounds nothing like those two at all. both of whom are quite light whereas quastoff is a bass baritone
Between Wunderlich and FiDi? Seriously?
Une des plus belles pages de la musique, deux immenses interprètes au sommet de leur art.
Sublime, bouleversant.
Holy moly! Mind blown. The voice. But also the expression. The entire story played out on his face as well as his voice. Another great role model. Danke schon!
Every time I hear Mr. Quasthoff it sends chills down my body, and my heart is badly wrenched... he is just a magician... he is just beautiful.
Me too
Hi Thomas, habe dich mal im Taxi gehabt. Ich habe dir gesagt, dass ich ein großer Verehrer deiner Kunst sei. Alles Gute auf deinem weiteren Weg!! Love
Ich beneide dich..
Ich habe früher im Radio Aufnahmen mit ihm gehört und das Gesamtkunstwerk geliebt. Zufällig sah ich jetzt seine körperliche Gestalt und freue mich sehr, dass Herr Quasthoff seine Stimme entdeckt hat und uns an dieser schönen, perfekt interpretierten Musik teilhaben lässt. Vielleicht findet er ja noch einmal die Kraft für diese Perfektion, bei der jedes Wort zu verstehen. Ich gönne ihm aber auch den Ruhestand, wenn dieser selbst gewählt ist. Vielen Dank, für diese wunderbare, perfekte Aufnahme! Und vielen Dank, für die Musik!
Beautiful Thomas just beautiful.
mike williams a
How does he make such a syllabic language sound like butter? Gorgeous!!!
Its mostly about the delivery, but actually for a long time, German composers thought, they could only really compose to Italian lyrics until they figured out the rythms and expressions you need to make German really singable (and the lyricists how to make a good, singable german text).
Turns out, writing german text to english, italian or french music is very difficult and sounds "off".
I've died and gone to heaven....!! His voice takes my breath away! Bravo!!
Bitte sing weiter! 🥰🙏🌷💐⚘ alles gute! Tolle Stimme, sehr geschmeidig, beruhigend, ausdrucksstark, die Seele singt mit, spürt man so richtig. Beste liebste Grüsse von Schubert Fan...
Water come to me eyes.. best Schubert singer ever.
Unsurpassable. So beautiful.
Beautiful. What a voice!!!!♥️Great artist. Love.♥️
There should have been an enormous standing ovation. What an example of courage and talent! Thank you from a deplorable.
it's respectful to withhold applause until the end of the piece. Winterreise is a song cycle - 24 poems set to music, "Gute Nacht" is the first song in the cycle. I saw Quastohoff at Carnegie Hall - he was mesmerizing, the audience went wild!
That is a newer tradition, just as is the thing after Sirs Thalberg and Liszt had begun largely memorizing difficult work and playing them; to this Maestro Chopin said that it is as if one is pretending that the piece is theirs; I say choose what you want to do. Beethoven, many historians say, as well as Mozart or Bach, [;each] would’ve been horrified with no applause to the movements of their symphonies or masses. This was very common back in the day, especially in opera. People have full right to decide what they want to do. (:
Best, Batz
Beautiful, just BEAUTIFUL !
This is pure brilliance
Great voice! Beautiful beautiful
Just gorgeous. So subtly, deeply expressive, and what lovely resonant low notes.
Amazing voice indeed and smooth playing by Daniel Barenboim!
Duet, dialogue, conversation, declaration and response, listening and singing of both voice and piano. Marvelous beauty.
Was für eine fantastische Aufnahme, mit zwei wahrlich großen Interpreten.
Thomas, vous êtes magnifique. Une voix sublime.
A truly stunning voice. We are blessed to hear it.
What a powerful, emotive voice. Bravo, Thomas!
Je suis très attaché à la version de Deutsche Grammophon (1966) avec Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Pourtant je viens de découvrir Monsieur Quasthoff et je trouve une nouvelle dimension dans son interprétation, plus "sentimentale". Alors voilà... Je remercie Raquel Silva pour son partage
Monument to Humanity. T. Q. I treasure and will stay as such through Eternity. I'm humbled and grateful for opportunity to enjoy interpretations of this great human being.
Absolute. Wonderful. And. Beautiful 🎉🎉
Außergewöhnlich und wunderbar gesungen und interpretiert. So vielen Dank für eure Darbietung´. Danke Heidi aus Österreich.
In this duet both musicians are their best. Thanks to the downloader!
What a magnificent voice! Bravo, Barenboim accompanied too, double delight! Australia
Quasthoff delivered an expressive Gute Nacht. Thank you for sharing.
These two gave me chills... Possibly my favorite song.
This is for sure the best performance of this magnificent piece! wonderful
Thank you so much Raquel for sharing with us. Just beautiful.
Deep, rich and evocative. What more could you ask for?
The best version I have heard. Incredible voice. Thanks
Both are great musicians.Beautiful!
Amazing voice, amazing Barreinborn, i want more!
Bonsoir, je vous remercie pour le partage..... J'adore.... Je vous souhaite une agréable soirée et un très bon weekend.
Wünderschön. Vielen Dank Herr Quasthoff.
Fremd bin ich eingezogen, fremd zieh ich wieder aus,
der Mai war mir gewogen, mit manchem Blumenstrauß.
Das Mädchen sprach von Liebe, die Mutter gar von Eh',
das Mädchen sprach von Liebe, die Mutter gar von Eh'.
Nun ist die Welt so trübe, der Weg gehüllt in Schnee,
nun ist die Welt so trübe, der Weg gehüllt in Schnee.
Ich kann zu meiner Reise nicht wählen mit der Zeit.
Muß selbst den Weg mir weisen dieser Dunkelheit.
Es zieht ein Mondenschatten als mein Gefährte mit
Es zieht ein Mondenschatten als mein Gefährte mit
Und auf den weißen Matten such ich des Wildes Tritt,
und auf den weißen Matten suh ich des Wildes Tritt.
Was soll ich länger weilen, dass man mich trieb' hinaus,
lass irre Hunde heulen vor ihres Herren Haus.
Die Liebe liebt das Wandern, Gott hat sie so gemacht
Von Einen zu dem Andern, Gott hat sie so gemacht.
Die Liebe liebt das Wandern, Gott hat sie so gemacht
Von Einen zu dem Andern, Gott hat sie so gemacht.
Will dich im Traum nicht stören, wär schad um deine Ruh
sollst meinen Tritt nicht hören, sacht, sacht die Türe zu.
Schreib im Vorüber gehen ans Tor dir gute Nacht,
damit du mögest sehen, an dich hab ich gedacht.
Schreib im Vorübergehen ans Tor dir: gute Nacht,
damit du mögest sehen, an dich hab ich gedacht,
an dich hab ich gedacht.
dmbjunky viele danke. Grazie.
@@sarac4773 some minor things are wrong -
Die Liebe liebt das Wandern, Gott hat sie so gemacht
Von Einen zu dem Andern, Gott hat sie so gemacht.
is actually
Die Liebe liebt das Wandern, fein Liebchen gute Nacht
Von Einen zu dem Andern, fein Liebchen gute Nacht
I found somehting else, but 'm too lazy to look for it - i also just commented for sake of completeness.
Thanks for the lyrics.
I'll always miss your beautiful voice.
Bravissimo! Eine wirklich tiefgründige, bewegende Interpretation, so, wie sich Franz Schubert das Kunstlied vorzutragen wohl gewünscht hat. Herzlichen Dank an die beiden wundervollen Künstler!
wow.......his voice is amazing.
Great voice with greatest expression. Beautiful.
Fantastic singer!!!! Bravo. Focused and clear.
Beautiful voice . Loved it.
Nice, you can actually understand what he is singing and an amazing voice. That is a rare combination, I guess.
It's such a long time since the full version of Mr. Quasthoff's version of this was on UA-cam.~
Thank you.
Oh my goodness. I was not expecting this. Sehr schön!
Soothing to the heart mind and soul. Thank You Sir
Amazing voice!
Stunning. Absolutely riveting.
Listening to this masterpiece of art. Thanks Thankks Thomas thanks Daniel!!!!
Quelle merveille ! Je suis admiratif de la voix de Thomas Quasthoff, magnifiquement accompagné par Daniel Barenboim. Bravo.
Why, oh why did this man retire? Sorry for thinking mostly about myself, but we need him back.
Thomas Quastof es uno de los más grandes lideristas de la historia de la música.
We are limited only by our thoughts.
@Rad Derry you have the internet. You have almost all information of the world with a few clicks.
Великий Баренбойм ❤
Прекрасное исполнение певца.
Чудесно.
Still my favorite version of this.
Beautiful voice... beautiful performance🖤
Once in awhile I come across something that should of been in my life long ago.
My absolutely favourite song cycle is Schubert’s Winterreise. This interprepation is in my Top5 with Fischer-Dieskau; Prey, Hynninen, and Talvela.
Beautifullll😭
Epic performance!
この曲は初めて聞きました、うっとりするようなピアノの音色と耳に心地よい彼の歌声にとても癒された時間を過ごせます。私のドイツ語のボキャブラリーが足りず歌詞理解までは行きませんでしたが、障害があっても努力でここまで彼はこれたのではと考えたら感動で涙が出ました、ありがとうございます。
Was für ein perfektes Duo
Удивительное исполнение. Чудесный голос. И аккомпанемент,
Was für eine wundervolle Stimme!
I just learned about him in my developmental biology book. His mother was prescribed the drug thalidomide while pregnant as a mild sedative during the first 1-2 months after conception. This teratogen disrupts proper limb formation while the embryo is still developing. He was dealt a hard hand of life and has overcome the odds.
Katie Mackay The drug stops blood supply thus stopping growth. However, thalidomide is now used to treat cancer as no cancer can grow without a blood supply . A problem has arisen that in some developing countries people have illegally reverted to its original use ie to stop nausea in pregnancy and now, sadly, some babies are born with deformities because of this.
@@edepillim seriously? That's one hell of a doublesided drug
I was wondering if he was a Thalidomide victim. The drug was only used in Europe and fortunately was never authorized in the USA.
I have a brother in law with a hand at his elbow from birth, due to mother taking same drug while pregnant. All here in the USA
Per Wikipedia: Although the Food & Drug Administration never allowed the sale of thalidomide in the US, the manufacturer distributed over 2.5 million pills to 1,000 doctors as a clinical trial. 17 babies in the USA are known to have been affected.
Great~ love voice!!
SINGGGGGGGG! MY GODDDD THAT TONE!
I love this beautiful man, and what a wonderful voice❤️🙏🏻🌹
Maravilloso Schubert, estupendos Barenboim y Wastthoff al cual tuve el placer de escuchar en La Pasión según San Mateo en el Palau de Valencia en los años 90. Muchas gracias por compartir
También tuve yo la oportunidad de escuchar a Quastoff en ese mismo concierto que mencionas en el Palau.
Lo recuerdo perfectamente, jamás he escuchado ningún bajo profundo tan emocionante como el del aria de Bajo hacia el final de la obra.
Recuerdo que el público al unísono derramaba lágrimas por la emoción contenida de tanta belleza tímbrica proveniente de aquel cuerpecito víctima de la Talidomida.
No olvido aquel concierto de la PSM de Bach. Fantástico.
@@franciscojoseguerolablay4973
Tienes razón, fue inolvidable. Ahora leo con tristeza que Quasthoff se ha retirado ya.
@@mariaesperanza6548 Efectivamente ya hace años que no canta pero nos quedan sus fanþásticas grabaciones.
@@franciscojoseguerolablay4973
Efectivamente. Somos afortunados de vivir en esta época pudiendo disfrutar de nuestras grabaciones preferidas en cualquier momento y lugar sólo con un “click”
@@mariaesperanza6548 👍
I like the 'seriousness' of the pianist.
Che bravo, che bella voce., ,,,, grazie.
What a voice!
Thanks for the upload.
Outstanding. Thank you +
Une très belle découverte et un plaisir à entendre au moment où j'ai perdu quelqu'un pour qui j'avais beaucoup de respect et qui aimait chanté dans les chorales, la mère de mon beau-frère , la chère Rita écoute le chant de Thomas.
I have just left Earth
Ein schönes Lied. Herr Quasthoff singt sehr gut!
I didn't expected that voice, it is inexplicable
Wonderful Voice ! Truly Remarkable
Can we all appreciate Schubert for this beautiful piece?? Song from heaven
I would rather say that it comes from the depths of sadness and despair.
Wunderbar ! Wonderful !