The first time I ever heard this aria was in 1962, sung by Rita Streich. She has some vital, immediate quality, almost like she's singing a folk song. It comes right through and connects with the listener. Dvorak is ome of my favourite composers, but I find the rest of Rasalka dull and this aria comes right at the start.
i think russian or not this genius sings this with sublime tenderness as intended.lets not get foolishly fixated on the nuances of czech pronunciationin the presence of such a talent as this.to do so is to loose . . .not win!
Her beautiful singing voice is unfathomable , immeasurable and beyond description, and is full of admiration, my deep emotion ,and is comfortable to the ear and the mind Her inspirational magnificent singing voice leads me into the wonderful world of comfort From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun🇯🇵 素晴らしいね！
I am in the fortunate position that I can only speak one language and am therefore not distracted from the WONDERFUL SINGING of Rita Streich by such petty criticism as to her pronunciation, diction whether it be good, bad or otherwise. Besides I believe she is Russian born and not Czech so she should be forgiven for any slip ups in a language not her own. On the other hand I agree with William Shackleford that, for me at least, Frederika von Stade probably tops all other versions of this wonderful piece.
I much prefer this to the Renee Fleming version that is getting the most views here. About ten years ago, Frederika von Stade gave the best performance I've ever heard, for a TV special filmed in Europe.
Well, in this matter I would say only this: Please, do consider possibly the "Art of the Time" to interpret classics... That makes a lot of difference and opens many ways to sing... even differently... WHO + WHAT + TIME = POSSIBILITY
I like her voice very much generally but I have to say NOOOOO this time. She does it as like she really didn't give a sight of her eye at the score. I don't like it.
Sorry but the pronuntioation is not correct. She should have practissed much more.. She mixed up several words so the meaning changes as well and the libreto does not make much sence in same parts. I dont say that to sing in czech is easy ... but to take it seriously - much more work should have been done....
She is without peer, amazing talent and incredibly beautiful singing, 🌹🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏👏❤️❤️🇬🇧
When I first heard this rendition many years ago I fell in love with it. I haven't yet heard a better version.
what a natural sincere great artist and singer. an ideal performance.
such a clear and pure voice. wonderful
Thank heaven we have her recordings,no microphone gobbling with this wonderful singer.
Best interpretation I've heard so far. Great sound quality. No contemporary singer can sing with this type of voice emission.
For me too. She is the best.
Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful... I love this aria...
There is so much that is very beautiful here and that ending is so inside the character of Rusalka. Very moving.
One of the best renditions of this wonderful aria.
Thank you.
The first time I heard this aria and it was sung by Rita. Must get that album out again. Such a favourite. Thanks for sharing this precious video.
A good piece of music enables singers to express themselves.
DIVINA !!!
Phantastisch! ❤❤
THE BEST, THE BEST , THE BEST !!
I wish there were more videos of her !
The first time I ever heard this aria was in 1962, sung by Rita Streich. She has some vital, immediate quality, almost like she's singing a folk song. It comes right through and connects with the listener. Dvorak is ome of my favourite composers, but I find the rest of Rasalka dull and this aria comes right at the start.
One must be a poet to exprime the feeling;
the singing bird of Vienna performing a beau
tiful aria in Czech.
Not bad! Her Czech diction is much better than many modern Czech sopranos who tend to shout. Thanks for this.
Didn't someone tell u Old is gold?
This comment is amazingly funny! 😁
リタシュトライヒを初めて聞いたのは確か春の声だったと思いますがその後のカラヤン旧版蝙蝠のアディーレはコケティッシュで上品で最高のアディーレでした。シュワルツコップフの少し低い声のロザリンデとの対称は見事｡未だにこの旧版を凌駕した蝙蝠はありません。
Molto brava!
i think russian or not this genius sings this with sublime tenderness as intended.lets not get foolishly fixated on the nuances of czech pronunciationin the presence of such a talent as this.to do so is to loose . . .not win!
THE BEST !
Her beautiful singing voice is unfathomable , immeasurable and beyond description, and is full of admiration, my deep emotion ,and is comfortable to the ear and the mind
Her inspirational magnificent singing voice leads me into the wonderful world of comfort
From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun🇯🇵
素晴らしいね！
Very good, but Gabriela Benackova is the best.
👏👏👏! 🌿🌿🌿
Una autentica Diva.
Nice! I can understand the comparison to Lucia Popp, in many ways.
do you know: Rita Streich was born in Barnaul, Altai Krai, Russia and brought up bilingual...
Aber sie sprach russisch mit akzent.
Hermoso y poderoso timbre de voz, nótese que está sin micrófono como se usa ahora!
I am in the fortunate position that I can only speak one language and am therefore not distracted from the WONDERFUL SINGING of Rita Streich by such petty criticism as to her pronunciation, diction whether it be good, bad or otherwise. Besides I believe she is Russian born and not Czech so she should be forgiven for any slip ups in a language not her own. On the other hand I agree with William Shackleford that, for me at least, Frederika von Stade probably tops all other versions of this wonderful piece.
me ha encantado................
I don't know that Streich "needs to sit down", but I do agree that Zinka's recording is supreme.
Очень люблю эту певицу, но Нетребко в молодости-магия
Does anyone know who conducted and what year this was recorded?
Der bester Rusalka, ‘ by far ‘ ?
I much prefer this to the Renee Fleming version that is getting the most views here. About ten years ago, Frederika von Stade gave the best performance I've ever heard, for a TV special filmed in Europe.
what conductor what orchestra?
Well, in this matter I would say only this: Please, do consider possibly the "Art of the Time" to interpret classics... That makes a lot of difference and opens many ways to sing... even differently...
WHO + WHAT + TIME = POSSIBILITY
Actually not as perfect as Lucia Popp's version but Rita beautifully sang it straight from her heart! You can feel the sadness of the moon!
Fine singing, a voice I don´t enjoy though. But I can´t help thinking the very best Rusalka ever is Gabriela Benackova.
Très joli,mais pas encore çà!
abracadabranque Pourquoi pas?
"dyvas se v pribytky lidyyy"
Still can't go past Lucia Popp's version.
Agreed but this is great!!!!
I like her voice very much generally but I have to say NOOOOO this time. She does it as like she really didn't give a sight of her eye at the score. I don't like it.
Sorry but the pronuntioation is not correct. She should have practissed much more.. She mixed up several words so the meaning changes as well and the libreto does not make much sence in same parts. I dont say that to sing in czech is easy ... but to take it seriously - much more work should have been done....
She's very musical, but there's no denying that you can hear her age in this recording. And the orchestra sound like they're just muddling through.