The word thing; it sounds to me like she just had a slight memory lapse and had to make stuff up. The rest of the pronunciation is accurate enough that it seems unlikely she wouldn't know what the words are. She handles it well... unless you know the song you wouldn't be able tell it's wrong.
BRAVA! The penultimate note of the piece, high and quiet, was beautiful. I also loved the singer's appreciation for the piano parts when she wasn't singing, most notably that mystical lead-up to her main melody. Do I detect some renée fleming influence?
This was a recital for the singer, not the pianist, although we certainly appreciate the accompanist for her talent.
If you're referring to the English words, I couldn't say - I don't read Russian. I used the Claycomb-Grunberg translation to give a general idea of what was being sung. If you know Russian, send me a more literal translation and I'll post.
If you're referring to the pronunciation, let me know what could be improved and I'll pass on to Sarah. Thanks!
Beautiful voice and interpretation!:)
cukierek4 2 years ago
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TaDam1990 2 years ago
This is so lovely! Such a deep feeling and appreciation of this exquisite piece. Accompaniment is sublime as well. All the best to both of you!
Елена
lenucya 2 years ago
The word thing; it sounds to me like she just had a slight memory lapse and had to make stuff up. The rest of the pronunciation is accurate enough that it seems unlikely she wouldn't know what the words are. She handles it well... unless you know the song you wouldn't be able tell it's wrong.
senafan 2 years ago
Son is dream, not sleep.
nokturnpianist 2 years ago
Very nice performance, your russian is not bad! but words in the second half is not right:(
arsumanya 3 years ago
Very nice interpretation. Lovely singing.
Colora2ra 3 years ago
BRAVA! The penultimate note of the piece, high and quiet, was beautiful. I also loved the singer's appreciation for the piano parts when she wasn't singing, most notably that mystical lead-up to her main melody. Do I detect some renée fleming influence?
Nathanpgw 3 years ago
haha I hear it too!
belcantowvu 2 years ago
Very expressive performance, BUT...Why is pianist is nevre in the camera veiw? The piano part is very inportant in Rachmaninoff songs!!!
The words in the second half of the songs are half made up. It is not what is in the text in russian poem.
z556 3 years ago
This was a recital for the singer, not the pianist, although we certainly appreciate the accompanist for her talent.
If you're referring to the English words, I couldn't say - I don't read Russian. I used the Claycomb-Grunberg translation to give a general idea of what was being sung. If you know Russian, send me a more literal translation and I'll post.
If you're referring to the pronunciation, let me know what could be improved and I'll pass on to Sarah. Thanks!
--amoredicanto
amoredicanto 3 years ago