Fritz Wunderlich Schubert, An die Musik

[joanabanyeres]

O God how Beautiful !

[asmithtenor]

What a loss, and only at age 35! RIP

[cryptono]

wow, this is amazing... i am going to be singing this song and so i was looking for a recording so that i can hear the melody line and memorize it and this has been the best recording so far :D i havent started singing it in german yet because first i want to understand fully and know the meaning of the text so that i might sing it from my heart not just from memory, but this is truely amazing :)

[1963jpman]

「楽に寄す」今から３０年前、高校の選択音楽で習いました。

今でも憶えてます。多分小中高で習ったの全ての歌曲の中でも

一番だと思います。。。

[kenmorris]

An die Musik - This astonishing miracle from Schubert's pen, and his friend Franz Schober's words, sums up everything beautiful about Musik and what the ancient Greeks idealized as Art, and in their concepts of storge, philos and agape. The German language fits the notes like a glove, something that I, as one of Italian extraction, have a hard time admitting. The words are INHERENTLY splendid, in any language. I will give an attempt at an Italian translation because Italian is, well, so lovely.

[Sophiestelle]

@kenmorris Thank you for your beautiful words! ...I'm agree  absolutely!

[musicfanBRA]

A wonderful interpretation of this sublime lied! And for a superb version with a female voice, listen to Dame Janet Baker, accompanied by Murray Perahia.

[cantorga]

Yes, it's all everyone says. But listen to Hotter and de los Angeles as well. How to choose?

[aarnold1971]

Der größte deutsche Sänger. Unübertroffen!

[tuadolcefanciulla]

What a voice. It's like velvet. I also have always adored this particular lied. Baritone Jose Van Dam sings it beautifully also.

[paulostroff99]

One of the all time great voices. TY James,and TY Joanna.

[joanabanyeres]

@paulostroff99 Ho so nice, thanks, many. !

 Joana.

[paulostroff99]

@joanabanyeres -So nice to once again hear from you Joana.Now I can personally thank you for this great posting. Hope that you are well.

[cattleman6420012000]

Wunderlich had an incredibly great voice. I have always been a special fan of Fritz Wunderlich.

[CanadaPisces]

Wonderful singing!

[musicfanBRA]

For all of you, my friends, who love this marvellous piece, I recommend also Janet Baker, accompanied by Murray Perahya. Also Thomas Quasthoff with an orchestral arrangement. There's nothing like this to uplift my soul. My warmest thanks, o thee sacred Music!

[ruben1956]

@musicfanBRA Ja! Du hast recht. Und vor allem mag ich Peraiah (Bach, Suiten und Goldberg-Variationen) und Quasthoff (increible). Aber Wunderlich ist (für mich) der perfekte Sänger: Er SINGT und SINGT und SINGT!

Ach so: Schubert – kennst du die Filme "Mit meinen heißen Tränen"? Ich glaube, so war GEMÜTLICH war’s damals.

[musicfanBRA]

@ruben1956 - Hello Ruben! I think you mean My hot tears. Is this documentary available on youtube and can you give us a link? Wish you all the best.

[1963jpman]

高２の時、選択音楽で習いました。

あれから３０年が経ちますが、今でも

憶えています。この曲でシューベルト

が好きになりました。。。

[TaylorComstock]

I'm doing this song now, and I think of all the recordings I've heard thus far, Fritz's interpretation is the best I've heard...I LOVE IT!!!

[Tectonico17]

No hay, no hubo ni habrá jamás un tenor con un timbre más bello y puro.

[Westjet007]

I can't listen to this piece enough. Everytime I hear it, it's like a prayer to the art of music. Thank you music - you have been in my life from the beginning and I think I will leave this world hearing music

<3 schubert

[nadaniente115a]

Very good! Thanks!

[Jragir]

It's strange... listening to this, I feel like this was Shuberts parting gift. Corny I know, but how can person who loves music like he did not leave without leaving us with his gift.

[TheHenrylaycock]

NICE TO HAVE THE CONTENT!

O fairest art, how oft in hours blighted,

When I am trapped in life's wild race,

Hast thou with love on me alighted,

And flown me to a better place!

From thy sweet harp a sigh so often drifted,

A chord so holy and of bliss,

Thou show'dst me heaven's light uplifted,

O fairest art, I thank thee so for this!

[mimimfifi]

Beuatiful voice and beautifully sung!

[maxtanz]

che miracolo

[MrPHBarr1919]

Super Duo Fritz and Franz

[82keiko]

I agree and I find this much better than 'music was my first love and it will be my last' ;)

[halavey]

Beautiful singing!

[wharf23rat]

His voice is exceedingly beautiful. So easy, pure, passionate!

[fairlytaleofnewyork]

So beautiful, I can almost cry...

[joanabanyeres]

cry, cry fairytale,l cry when l sing it and it's not easy to sing in public. Schubert and Schober together.... oh my...Fritz was wunderlicher.

[thingamajig89]

I thought it was just me, but I also cry when singing it (but not in public). It's just so emotional both music and lyrics. Plus this lovely voice of Fritz Wunderlich.

[steftrebleclef]

Greatest voice ever - such beauty - surely Schubert must have had someone like Fritz in mind when he wrote it. Such harmony between voice and piano - I have been listening to him for over thirty years - He is my hero.

[Cessie1456]

@fairlytaleofnewyork

Almost? I'm in tears - everytime I hear it. Wunderlich is so outstanding, so incredible.

[seektheforce]

Hello people, I am doing An die Musik at our local, state festival. I was wondering if there were any pieces at a similar skill level to this one, in terms of range and breath control.

[joanabanyeres]

Schumann Myrten op.25 Aus den hebräischen Gesängen Wunderbarer

[urmorph]

Try Schubert's Heidenroeslein. (Sorry, I don't know how to type an umlaut o.)

[middxguy58]

ALT 148

[urmorph]

Look before you type! I followed the Related Videos link to Fritz Wunderlich sings 4 Schubert Songs (Lieder) which has 4 good choices for you. An Sylvia can be sung in English--it;s by Shakespeare. The last Song is from a cycle, Die Schoene Muellerin, and is a fine example of varying the verses of a strophic song (one in which all the verses are sung to the same music.).

[joanabanyeres]

How did it go?

[seektheforce]

My dad told me to switch to Italian until I get proper voice placement. I perform Caro Mio Ben one week from today.

[seektheforce]

@joanabanyeres I decided to do Caro Mio Ben instread. It went rather well. I'm currently in college studying vocal performance :)

[pianomags]

@seektheforce WOW! They're kind-of like at opposite ends of technique levels required - An Die Musik is a difficult, difficult lied to perform effortlessly. They took it off ABRSM grade 8 and moved it to the teaching diploma level. caro mio ben is simple and beautiful, and I bet you knocked them dead with it!

Fritz's voice is shockingly beautiful. As usual, had heard loads about, but never got round to listening. Loved it.

[artois54]

@seektheforce: Lots of it!!

[Ruth66ontour]

O gracious Art, in how many grey hours

When life's fierce orbit encompassed me,

Have you kindled my heart to warm love,

And charmed me into a better world!

Oft has a sigh, issuing from your harp,

A sweet, blessed chord of yours,

Thrown open the heaven of better times;

O gracious Art, for that I thank you!

[Ruth66ontour]

Du holde Kunst, in wieviel grauen Stunden,

Wo mich des Lebens wilder Kreis umstrickt,

Hast du mein Herz zu warmer Lieb entzunden,

Hast mich in eine beßre Welt entrückt!

Oft hat ein Seufzer, deiner Harf' entflossen,

Ein süßer, heiliger Akkord von dir

Den Himmel beßrer Zeiten mir erschlossen,

Du holde Kunst, ich danke dir dafür!

[donerlich]

I thought this sounded a touch higher than normal and a comment below confirmed it. Must be more gratifying to sing as a tenor. I often find singing lieder can be so hard 'cos it gets so low!

[nyckundera]

In German : Vielen Dank für das Senden dieses Videos. Danke für die Arbeit darum. Schön. Schubert. Dieskau. Wunderlich. Hotter. Ferrier.

Eine Einheit.

[paulostroff99]

Lovely singing by a great singer! Bravo! TY.

[sfkcbf]

How tragic his early death. We should have had the pleasure of his singing for another 30 years. His lyric tenor voice was so natural and attractive.

[lauraandcalin]

My favorite singer, and I love his Schubert. He should be more famous than he is.

[jgargano03]

Do you know that Fritz Wunderlich is singing this 1/2 a step higher than what Schubert has written...

[giloubreizh]

j'ai découvert ce chanteur dans "le chant de la terre" "das lied von der Erde", il y a longtemps (en 1975); avec Christa Ludwig (je crois): c'était merveilleux!

[shyZolomouc]

It was a nice experience listening to this song. Wunderlicht has a nice lyric voice. Long time ago I loved his Rodolfo in La Boheme.... Thanks for this video....