Elisabeth SCHUMANN ~ Oh! quand je dors (1937)

[HerAeolianHarp]

Dear Doug, Thank you so much! This is exquisite, and I'm so touched and pleased that you sent it to me. I do love it for the purity of its sound and the beauty of its lyrics. Very much. Thanks for adding more luster and light to my evening, and hopefully--through the true function of music--stirring "dreams" that "will become radiant". Elisabeth must be at home among the seven spheres because I'm already feeling her gifts in this regard. Beauty! With heartfelt thanks. - E :)

[blababshik]

Very beautiful!Dear Doug,thanks so much for all your work and discoveries!

[susuemikado]

How beautiful in voice face and form..I grew up listening to some very old records of Elisabeth Schumann owned by Mother.

[patefon39]

Piękna pieśń.Eliz. Szuman bravo.

Thang You

[CurzonRoad]

and thanks to YOU for listening! All Best. Doug --

[Bivolari]

She was lovely. A ray of sunshine in the concert hall. Strauss' Four Last Songs premiered in May 1950. A bit late in her life. I think she had stopped singing by then.

A wonderful lieder singer minus the Viennese mannerism.

[Kievest]

A poetic soliloquy we are privileged to overhear. Your video adds a non- verbal accompaniment to Schumann's exquisite, romantic expression by using compelling images in a most imaginative and supportive way. Wonder if she ever sang Strauss' Four Last Songs or recorded them!! I love the charming way she makes one feel everything the composer and lyricist required with honesty and grace. Thank you, Doug, for this treasure!

[schlusnus]

Truly an exceptional voice and she sang exactly what

suited her voice, not diversifing, so gifted. This is yet another example.

Cheers Doug  many thanks. C.

[Glenmed]

Nice section of Gerald Moore's book devoted to ES. A vivacious lady.

[CurzonRoad]

Hello Barry: It;s been many years, but shall be returning to Moore's  book. The biography by her son is also wonderful. THANK YOU! Doug --

[CanadaPisces]

Thank you Doug for posting this lovely recording.....what a beautiful voice!

[meltzerboy]

I know it's heresy, but Elisabeth Schumann was never a favorite of mine despite her tremendous reputation as a lieder singer. Same feelings about the equally famous Maggie Teyte. I much prefer Lotte Lehmann in songs such as this. Having said that, Schumann's performance here is lovely. My favorite performance of this most gorgeous song, however, is Jennie Tourel's. Sutherland made an admirable recording of it as well. Thanks for sharing, Doug.

[CurzonRoad]

In the arts there's plenty of room for heresy. Would like very much to hear the Tourel. THANK YOU, Nate!

[biggayal51]

Just beautiful.........

It's wonderful to here this song sung with orchestra.

[65attila]

Thank you but I am too old for this kind of musical ecstacy- again Thanks x 1000

[CurzonRoad]

Not far behind you here... THANKS!

[VisionGhostPoet]

Her resting place is forever and yet here we are in the luxury of witnessing how legends live on, quite incredible. Thank you Doug for sending this to me.

[CurzonRoad]

Thank YOU.... very much! BEST. Doug --

[AulicExclusiva]

Such a lovely performance. I so love this song. Thanks.

[HenrySpock]

Just lovely! :)

[CurzonRoad]

Bon jour.... et merci! THANK YOU! Doug --

[jantheempress]

Timeless and beautiful :)

[CurzonRoad]

What an artist she is... so very wonderful! THANK YOU !

[cantorandopera]

Stunningly sung and with such a sweet a delicate presence. Thanks for a wonderful Youtube addition!

[ginnykaren]

And I am enjoying this again!

[ginnykaren]

Hello Doug,

Just Lovely! What a beautiful voice. Words are failing me...all I can say is THANK YOU!!! And all the stars in the Universe for this touching upload.

[CurzonRoad]

.... just as words fail me, Ginny. What a singer! Thank YOU so very much! Doug --

[pax41]

Good job on the transfer Doug and the presentation looks great as always. I also like these romantic period pieces but favorite is still the French Impressionists. Thanks for sharing.

[genia106]

Darling Douglasio,

Once again, I am transported to that "Age of Innocence" that I long for.

Merci Mon Cher.

[genia106]

My Dear Douglasio,

I LOVE this song, I LOVE Elisabeth SCHUMANN's EXQUISITE voice and I am beguiled by the poetic Lyrics....so very beautiful.

This is the most PERFECT of Diamonds,

thank you for posting this Fabulous Treasure.

[CurzonRoad]

Thank YOU, Genia.... very, very, much!

[spannerworks1]

Doug

A great recording - as always from you

Thanks

Richard :)

[CurzonRoad]

Hello Richard: What a singer she is ! An all time favorite. Thanks so much! Doug --

[andyrawn]

DOUG ~

Wow ~ who, that loves great-singing, would not be "blown away" by Schumann's phrasing here!

~ ANDY

[CurzonRoad]

Andy: Thanks very much. In grateful appreciation. Your good friend. Doug --

[SENAFOREVER]

OH!!! Merci!!!

By the way I'm french and find the pronunciation fabulous.

[CurzonRoad]

SENAFOREVER: So wonderful! Thank YOU... very, very much! Doug --

[lochness11]

Schumann had a beautiful timbre,as shown here. Definitely a 5*.Many thanks.

[transformingArt]

Very good - although her French pronounciation is little bit funny. Thanks for posting!