Elisabeth Soderstrom -Portrait- 1

[althairman]

That's my girlfriends grannie right there... Bloody brilliant, her voice - just as her grand daughter - is amazingly beautiful

[The1620]

My condolences, indeed! . . . I can honestly say that touching the hem of this great woman's robe was an integral part of my career in theatre. I know her spirit inspired many. How wonderful that we passed through this world at the same time as this great lady.

[The1620]

wonderful indeed ! I have worked with her and it is no exaggeration to say she is the greatest singer-actress in our time, -- an d a wonderful shining person.

What does that comment mean " she has gone" ? has she died ? When ?

[tellyprod9]

I made this film with Elisabeth in 1983 - it was a coproduction between Channel 4 in the UK and SVT2 in Sweden.

I haven't watched it for years and looking at it just now reminded me what a supreme communicator she was . And also a delight to know.

The film took about a year to plan, shoot and edit - a year to remember...

[rui04]

@tellyprod9

Great film!

[tellyprod9]

@rui04

Thank you.

[joolo9]

Thirteen years on this earth, and I haven't seen this until now.

The woman you're watching is my grandmother, and she was exactly what this portrait says she was. I remember the songs she used to sing to me when I had a hard time sleeping... I can't believe she's gone. She's in a better place now.

[suffisance]

joolo9--Thank You for sharing her with us.

[skatesindreams]

My sympathy to you! We are fortunate to remember your Grandmother as a great artist. However, your memories are even more precious; and they will always be with you.

[mckavitt]

@joolo9 Rather, WE are in a better place now because she was here. Lucky you!

[ausiesurfer]

@joolo9

i heard your grandmother sing live in australia in the mid 1980s - it is a performance that i remember still vividly after all these years - it was an enthralling recital - and i remember the beautiful voice as well as a wonderful connection with the aduience. i remember fondly the nursery songs of mussourzky - an amazing woman - i am so glad her performances live on here on youtube

[XP11XP]

RIP. Elisabeth Söderström (7 May 1927 - 20 November 2009)

[Herur22]

What a delightful portrait!

[mprocino]

We saw her last performance of Rosenkavalier at The Met in New York, and she was just wonderful. In a later performance at Alice Tully Hall, she sang a Swedish lullaby, and nearly put half the audience to sleep, such was her effectiveness!

[donnerjacobowsky]

A very charming lady with a great voice.

[ellandelachapelle]

My IDOL. She told a lot of funny stories. These are my favourites: she sang with Birgit Nilsson in Der Rosenkavalier. (Elisabeth was Octavian. A young nobleman.) When she embraced Birgit very passionately in the first act Birgit whispered "Don't make me pregnant!"

The other one: she was singing in France for the first time. She wanted to impress. How about saying something deeply philosophical? "Les extremités se touchent!" (which is of course also true.)

[giandoroma]

what a lady! thanks! and, if possible, more of her, thank you: Capriccio? Rosenkavalier? Makropoulos? please...

[Glenmed]

How natural she is - as well as beautiful and charming. Hats off to the BBC for another beautifully presented programme in tribute to a great singer.

[oakroom48]

So charming!! Thank you:) She speaks English like a native - should come as no surprise, I suppose. Still amazing ... charming & a gorgeous voice. Thanks again!

[MusicaParola]

More! More! Thank you for this clip. I'm certain many admirers of this great artist would like to see more of this documentary. Elizabeth Söderström, brava!

[sospello]

I agree. It would be wonderful to have more of this interview. She is such a great spirit as well as an excellent singer.