I learned this song for my senior recital, and, even IF German isn't my native language, I can DEFINITELY tell that she hasn't had much coaching in her phonetics......it's QUITE obvious. Her VOCAL execution is brilliant, but her pronunciation of the language gets about a 'C'
There are some lovely sounds here to explore and enjoy, but the phrasing was compressed in many places and the tempo too hurried for the usual sense of this work. The voice is really pure in the higher register and this singer has an exquisite presence and manner. The diction is sometimes a real issue for listeners, if it's not a native language there will always be discrepancies, but at the end, it's the interpretation and musical sense of the work that really communicates.
in defense of the singer, if Spanish is your native language, German pronunciation is DIFFICULT! The tempo, especially at the beginning, seemed a bit quick. I think she has a BEAUTIFUL and very delicate voice.
The singer has good tone, but she has major tension in her jaw and she's adding syllables to the German text that don't exist, like "strahl-te" instead of "strahlt" and "erde-ne" instead of "erden". As for the pianist, I think he's perfectly fine. His only downfall would be doing this from memory so he couldn't cover-up when the singer went astray, because she often did. Brahms is a great composer, do what's written, no need for rubato and rhythmic changes when it's beautiful as is.
I learned this song for my senior recital, and, even IF German isn't my native language, I can DEFINITELY tell that she hasn't had much coaching in her phonetics......it's QUITE obvious. Her VOCAL execution is brilliant, but her pronunciation of the language gets about a 'C'
MsSurvivor1922 3 weeks ago
There are some lovely sounds here to explore and enjoy, but the phrasing was compressed in many places and the tempo too hurried for the usual sense of this work. The voice is really pure in the higher register and this singer has an exquisite presence and manner. The diction is sometimes a real issue for listeners, if it's not a native language there will always be discrepancies, but at the end, it's the interpretation and musical sense of the work that really communicates.
fortepiano44 2 months ago
She's a little flat honestly. Her tone is just so lovely though.
gallahad9990 2 months ago
in defense of the singer, if Spanish is your native language, German pronunciation is DIFFICULT! The tempo, especially at the beginning, seemed a bit quick. I think she has a BEAUTIFUL and very delicate voice.
ragazzambulante 1 year ago 2
Yes, it is difficult with throat when you sff.
realdiep 1 year ago
"Die" Mainacht...
alzadon 2 years ago
very simple: this is a beautiful instrument performing a spectacular song. Brava.
youkali22 2 years ago
bad german, bad throat tension.
choralnerd26 2 years ago
bad german :(
ryeathedog 2 years ago
both times the "Und di Ensama Thrane" started good, then took a turn for the worst on the the decrescendo down.
im2cow4u 2 years ago
Na-ch-tigall is pronounced badly.
etiterum 2 years ago
The singer has good tone, but she has major tension in her jaw and she's adding syllables to the German text that don't exist, like "strahl-te" instead of "strahlt" and "erde-ne" instead of "erden". As for the pianist, I think he's perfectly fine. His only downfall would be doing this from memory so he couldn't cover-up when the singer went astray, because she often did. Brahms is a great composer, do what's written, no need for rubato and rhythmic changes when it's beautiful as is.
alleycat1396 3 years ago 7
clumsy pianist, beautiful voice
MEpianist 3 years ago
he is a bit, she takes her time on certain spots in the beginning which seems awkward.
wonderful voice though
SwtMsT 3 years ago
Beautiful....In high school, I accompanied the chorus to this song...titled "May Night",.
we sang it in Washington State at the State Competition. Arranged by Robert Wetzler for SATB
Markriss 3 years ago