Dame Janet Baker - Strauss' Morgen

[bazinotti]

sorry her voice does nothing for me:-(

[Papermoon2011]

I believe that he is an accompanist, and Dame Baker is a soloist. For the lieder, the singing part is supposed to be the main part - soloist, and the piano or violin or orchestral arrangement is supposed to be an accompaniment. I don't think this song is an exception. He is a great violinist, but he played like a solist. Like Gerald Moore's book -"Am I too loud?", the accompanist should not be too loud.

[firestartertwistedfi]

Dame Janet Baker is still alive, which was a bit of a shock to me, as I thought she was a name from the distant past. She's a terrific interviewee too. I can highly recommend Norman Lebrecht's interview with her, presumably on iPlayer.

[Papermoon2011]

Beautiful song and performance by Janet Baker. A great violinist, too, except that he played as if he was a solist instead of an accompanist to Ms, Baker.

[OminousYearning]

@Papermoon2011 He is also a solist, they are equal in this piece. :))

[zingaradel63]

E domani il sole splenderà di nuovo e sulla strada per andare io, ci darà i più fortunati, ha di nuovo uno sonnentatmenden mezzo di questa terra ... e per la spiaggia, il grande, blu pesato, si scende lentamente e silenziosamente, in silenzio, ci guardiamo negli occhi, e cade su di noi il silenzio muto di felicità ... J. Baker canta "sulla strada vedrò." Ha senso pure. Ora, non ho wright questo in giù per il vostro compito, ma per il cuore

[Brunnhilde66]

She sings this sooooo beautifully!

[hellbergkerstin]

Alte Aufnahme aber hörenswert!

[levieuxpiano]

Magnifique, au niveau des meilleures dans ce lied où tant de célèbres cantatrices croient qu'un son piano et deux portamenti tiennent lieu d'âme..

[ejohans]

The violin part was arranged by the great Fritz Kreisler evidently for his friend tenor, John MacCormack. I find the chamber arrangement subtle and quite fitting the atmosphere of the song. It is not better or worse than the original, just different.

[wTrevorh]

The arrangement here is a bit off balance. Nice vocals from Janet, though

[serenaluce]

Very, very beautiful, but IMO the best renditions of this song are tenors 0 Korolev's and Wunderlich's and the most beautiful, enchanting one is Nicholas Spanos's. His version is just otherworldly!

[dvdgrog]

Perfection

[lovesGenet]

Doesn't anyone have the power in the U.S. to get good music on television anymore.? I grew up in 70's & often could be found good music.Every Xmas Amaland night visitors and symphony hall.Now nothing.This is why America is full of murderes,drug addicts.Pasolini said our culture does to mind what Hitler did to european body !

[fouloas]

J'écoute tous les matins ce lied de Strauss en classe avant d'attaquer les cours avec mes élèves.

[warholio]

Wonderful tempo, often renditions can seem a touch fast but this is perfection. Incredible performance.

[LordMgls]

Date, please?

[cellist4]

Having had the privilege of working with Dame Janet Baker and Kenneth Sillito in the past I can confirm that perchykeith's comment is accurate. A magnificent performance, as usual, from both superb artists.

[Alkoven12345]

thank you LILA ; )!

[tonyinvan]

wow - a male harpist!

[pianistmark1121]

Great singing & wonderful accompaniment! Bravo!

[lmspr]

Perfect. Janet Baker is such a special singer. She creates such a sense of magic and intimacy in her singing. Thanks for posting this gem of a video.

[cantanteporsiempre]

@lmspr She is one of my alltime favourite mezzos!! Orfeo, handel roles, impressive, noone like her! She is an specialist of this repertoire. Brava

[jrtrmish]

Note to Moses Tube 1: Actually, in this perfect gem, if you'll notice, the VIOLIN plays the main melody and the SUPRANO sings the obligato. Only Strauss, who so loved the female voice, could have brought this off. It's so exqisite it's almost too panful to hear.

[jrtrmish]

An exquisite song performed by an exquisite mezzo.

[dragonfly51990]

So beautiful. It makes me want to cry. :) thank you for posting.

[mariandelochs]

Spine-chilling, beautiful rendition by Dame Janet! Brava! Obviously transposed down for her mezzo range. Thanks for this!

[Scarlatti2007]

The lyrics are from the writer John Henry Mackay.

[perchykeith]

The violinist is Kenneth Sillito. He was leader of the English Chamber Orchestra and ASMF through the late 60's and 70's and a founder member of the Gabrieli Quartet. I think the orchestra is the ECO. Its transposed for mezzo-sop into F Maj from the original G Maj.

Simply wonderful music-making by everyone.

[1401JSC]

In which key is she singing this?

Somewhere between F and F# on my piano, but the Lied is i G in my score.

Morgen is from the blissfull days of 1893-4, when Strauß maried Pauline de Ahna. The 4 Lieder were presented to this marvellous soprano (Elizabeth in Tannhäuser) as a wedding gift.

The 20th century and two world wars are unthinkable.

[MrKorskors]

Judging from the violinists fingering I should say F major

[1401JSC]

Maybe that's why I'm reminded of the Mahler Adagietto from Symphony N°5. (1901-1903).

[jth0134]

The mind of Richard Strauss is so intriguing, fascinating, mysterious, and wonderful.

And nothing but thanks can be given to Dame Janet Baker for her perfect interpretation of this.

[mcrnoogz]

at our local eisteddfod the prize for lieder is divided equally between the singer and the accompianist and much is made of the fact that the 2 make the one piece of music beautiful

[NaruAc]

i don`t really think the singers appreciate the musicians as well. I play in an university orchestra and every time we do solo voice pieces the singers gives us attitude.

[SchwarzBass]

I assure, that is primarily in the "academic" world. Just some insecure wannabe diva who hasn't a chance in hell in having a career, enjoying his/her 15 minutes of faux fame. Most singers (musicians) I know highly respect instrumentalists.

It also appears YOU don't appreciate a "singer" as you refer to yourself as a "musician" and not the singer. Goes both ways, don't ya think? I'd put my musicianship up against you any day and win! ;-)

[Grandtenore]

I would have to agree with you...as both a singer and conductor, I assure you that any artist who has done the proper study of the score will respect the efforts of all. It shows the maturity of the performer's artistic philosophies. One who serves the music respects all involved in making it happen because it's a unification of wills and energies in motion towards a higher more perfect goal; something much more involved and precious than any ONE person involved.

[billyguns2]

Also, who is the marvelous violinist? It is shocking to me that most of the time the identity of the sensitive, gifted, and marvelous pianists, violinists, conductors, and orchestras are completely ignored by people uploading vocal videos, as if the singer could exist without any of them!

[Rinuvien]

I've noticed this - I'm a singer, but most of my life I've only been an instrumentalist, so I have a slightly different perspective. I think people are generally oblivious to anything else musically when they see somebody singing.

[jayeffsb49]

I think I accidentally thumbed down when I meant to thumb up, so sorry. I totally agree with you.

[SchwarzBass]

There is more instrumental music than vocal music. There are more instrumentalists than vocalists (in the classical world). Yes, it is a chamber piece; however, the solo is a vocalist. Could you say the same about the 3rd trumpet player in a piano/orchestra concerto.... going unnoticed?  Actually, in opera, it's the conductors that have all of the fame these days. Don't blame the singer!

[billyguns2]

Please point out, verbatim, what I said in my comment that would lead you to the erroneous conclusion that I am "blaming" the singer? I have read my comments twice again, and find no such statement. I endeavor to be 100% precise in my use of language and almost inevitably am misunderstood by others on YouTube; perhaps I should be vague. P.S. The violinist is an EQUAL soloist here and deserves to be recognized.

[SordidGuy]

billyguns2: If you intended this for me, my apologies! I didn't mean to demean DJB, but was simply pointing out that the Orchestra/instruments always takes second place to the vocalists (or so it seems). I tend to listen more to Strauss' Orchestral themes. From now on, I'll keep my opinions to myself. If I ruffled feathers, I once again apologize......BUT, I do wish people would directly address the person to whom they're responding......

[billyguns2]

My comments were not addressed to you; they were given directly to the person to whom I responded, and as usual end up in the main body of comments. This is YouTube's problem.

[bratschespieler1]

@billyguns2 I believe the violinist is a young Kenneth Silito

[bratschespieler1]

I believe the violinist is a young Kenneth Sillito

[billyguns2]

Please, who is the conductor and what orchestra is playing? There would be no concerts and this would not have taken without the conductor and orchestra.

[MoesTube1]

The Violin abligato is played amazingly.

[PihaSandDunes]

Stellar version, both in Janet Baker's richness of voice and in the perfect harmony of the violin accompaniment. Touchingly shot too, especially the lovely angle over the violinist's shoulder where the soprano's voice vibrato is echoed by the quivering of the violinist's fingers. Pure symmetry.

[bubba726]

She is indeed one for the ages. I am totally drawn into her expressive world, perhaps like no other.

[TreblRebl]

it's such such such a beautiful song...i love how the trio instruments are grouped separate from the orchestral accompaniment

[yuehchopin]

danke! sehr tief!

[rlee1976]

This woman was such an artist. Every performance is like a gift from heaven. Full of pathos, musicianship, and utter humanity.

[PhillipLWilcher]

I am totally, so irretrievably undone by the unbelievable beauty of this....

[PhillipLWilcher]

It's everything!

[stewarteaton]

Can anyone tell me who the wonderful violivist is in this vieo?

[dvdgrog]

Beautiful, indeed. A performance absolutely stunning in its eloquence.

[fredoxide24]

beautiful !

[pp38nicu]

Qué gracia exquisita al cantar. Me he transportado a aquella mañana del encuentro de los dos amantes.

[aihoshiduo]

exquisite voice. <3

[dinastein44]

Heaven! This is my favourite version of this song, though McCormack is a close second.

[tenorismo]

Beautifull. She understands the text , she sings wonderfully ,the violinist is exquisit.

[hourloupe]

incredibile, umano

[Sush108]

Sublime. Dame Janet Baker is one of the greatest artists of our time. Her physical presentation is also a model of poise and elegance. Thank you for posting this. jm

[sincrotto]

Questa volta devo dire che, anche se la cantante è ineccepibile e grande interprete, il suono del violino e la sensibilità del musicista sono sublimi.

[aporlosanodesdelosan]

Es la mejor versión orquestal. Es la mejor intérprete.

[sirenadellopera]

What a great gift to the world is Dame Janet Baker!

[JCMcL]

I heard Baker every year in recital at Carnegie Hall,etc. Every year was a revelation of technique and interpretation.There are many wonderful artists. Baker is in a class all her own.

She understood her task and fulfilled it. One year she sang Debussy's "Azael" and the cries to her prodigal son came from deep within her womb. This I saw. In Avery Fischer Hall her "Gretchen am Spinnrade" caused an ovation. Such an artist was a gift from the heart of God.

[lokitrix]

Could someone PLEASE post the lyrics. I really need them and I can't find them on google. It's for an assignment.

[francescobi]

Und morgen wird die Sonne wieder scheinen

und auf dem Wege den ich gehen werde,

wird uns, die Glücklichen, sie wieder einen

inmitten dieser sonnentatmenden Erde...

und zu dem Strand, dem weiten, wogenblauen,

werden wir still und langsam niedersteigen,

stumm werden wir uns in die Augen schauen,

und auf uns sinkt des Glückes stummes Schweigen...

J. Baker sings "auf dem Wege den ich sehen werde". Makes sense as well.

Now, I didn't wright this down for your assignment, but for your heart.

[dutchcub]

This is so amazing. Whatever Janet Baker sings, it is turned in real gold! She was, besides Christa Ludwig, the best mezzo-soprano we ever had.

[Bonnema45]

Beautiful! Can anyone put on Janet Baker singing "Befreit" by Strauss ??? - is also very very very beautiful.

[manatau1]

It's very interesting to listen to a mezzo-soprano singing 'Morgen'. I have the DVD of Sir Georg Solti rehearsing it with Dame Kiri te Kanawa and he says that Strauss' wife was a soprano and he wrote it for the soprano voice but Dame Janet Baker sings it beautifully.

Dame Kiri sang it at Georg Solti's memorial service.

[geocruzer80]

i love this song and Janet baker has the most beatiful voice!!! i am learning this song in preparation for a student recital..

[silentbugler]

FAB singing, and do love the irony of the 000'th seconds scrolling by, in such utterly timeless music..

[wotanman]

Oh, MARY!

[matteomartizensky]

beautiful violin!

[Italia1987]

i love you janet baker!!!!!

[Pacabelle]

Who is the violinist? One word for this music - sublime!

[lhiram23]

yes! the violonist sings incredibly!!

[crowe]

can this be bought anywhere??

[lewijack77]

Thank you!! My favuorite "morgen" of you tube. Wonderful!

[engine1385]

Thank you Tsaraslondon I was hoping someone would point out to the other commenters that the "arrangement" they dislike just happens to be by the composer who presumably marked the dynamics in the violin part and clearly wanted it to be a partner.

Does anyone happens to know if that violin soloist is John Georgiadis, soloist and leader of several English orchestras before he took up conducting.

[troubleclef]

Oh, God, what a beautiful sound.

[ericbrockway]

impeccable breath control, and those dulcet tones.. a rare example of a singer at home both in opera and lieder!

[Natarwen]

As an opera singer, I love so much to sing that lied... This is so amazing how this woman sounds good! (She's great in lieder...) Wow! This is so beautiful and peaceful singing! Merci!

[rolliekop]

Daqme Janet is, without a doubt, a great singer and her version is moving. But please try Irmgard Seefried's "Morgen". Quite differently beautiful. She has that poignant, yearning, childlike edge which seems so appropriate to Strauss. Try her. We're so lucky to have this technology which allows us to go back to these great ones and compare and enjoy.

[dyslexius]

Rolliekop, your characterisation of Seefried's performance is spot-on. I love Dame Janet and the cabaret setup of the orchestra here adds charm (the solo violinist is great as well). Seefried would be my desert island choice of YouTube Morgens, with the great Dame Janet close on her heels. I found this revelatory: Listen, but don't look at Seefried! You might also have a look at Renata Scotto in an over-precious but very strong account.

[olgamarga]

Encontrar esta versión ha sido mi primer re-

galo de cumpleaños en la fecha del mismo.

Me encantó,gracias por compartir "pequeñas

joyas".

[796824]

The only true artist of this era not to be eclipsed by anyone today.

[Wmloy1]

Truer words were never spoken (writtien).

[asfasinger]

i personally dont like the arrangment either. i am an opera singer and i am currently working on this lied and it is absolutely beautiful but i dont like this arrangment...

[ynioldpeaseblossom]

Are you a soprano by any chance?

[mthatch1]

Does anyone else feel that this arrangement is all wrong for this song? Compared to her performance with Gerald Moore, this feels a little rushed, too metered and the violin is so loud. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE THIS PIECE and I LOVE JANET BAKER but whose idea was this to create this awkward chamber arrangement? any thoughts?

[Gabba02]

Personally, I love the violin.

[funxnyc]

@Gabba02 "whose idea was this to create this awkward chamber arrangement? any thoughts?"

It was. . .Richard Strauss who made this arrangement.

[dvdgrog]

@Gabba02 Perfect enough for me that I keep coming back to it.

[jimh23]

No, I think the violin blends beautifully with the harp and the voice. The harmonics of the voice and voilin in the case of this lied, are wonderfully.The only rendition that is more beautiful than this would be Jussi Bjoerling's. The last note of the vocal passage is so harmonically blended, it's hard to determine if the voice or the violin is resonating the overtone of the harmonic. It is in fact the violin but you must listen very closely.

[Tsaraslondon]

Er Strauss's idea I think. He made the orchestration himself.

[lljtam1960]

Nice comment. I would have the violin under the voice, but the arrangement does achieve some interesting intersections as echoes between voice and violin. Lovely work.

[nickditoro]

@mthatch1 Strauss wrote the orchestration himself in 1897.

[MrPrimotenore]

@mthatch1 Er, Strauss himself. I love the harp and violin and feel they help to create a more beautiful rendition than piano alone. Just as the pianist is an equal partner with the singer in lieder, so the violin must be in this arrangement.

[freezinghand]

@mthatch1 No, it's just you....

[marcxopoco]

@mthatch1 makes an ass out of himself since it was Strauss himself who made this 'arrangement.'

[newfabian]

@mthatch1 I agree with you. I also have a recording of Baker - Moore of this song, which I liked it very much. For this performance, she sang very well, but the violin sound was too loud and too distractive. It was not appropriate for this song. Maybe there was nothing wrong with the violin arrangement, but the violin was played too loud or recording/miking was the problem. Just my personal opinion. In any case, I prefer paino accompaniment.

[MehdiCapsI]

@newfabian Yes, too loud, and a huge vibrato.

[lparsons17]

@mthatch1 its not as rushed as some awful performances. maybe the loud violin has something to do with its being recorded for TV.

[lparsons17]

@mthatch1 its not as rushed as some recordings i've heard. maybe the loud violin is due to the fact that that it was for TV and he is heavily mic'd

[willyyrenato]

mamma mia

[andreasscholl]

In sad days, when we are in depth...

This song makes you think..."tommorow a new day"

[ganabrowning]

I don't know where you keep finding these videos, but please don't stop. She is unequaled.

[mistryel]

There are no words for beauty like this. Thanks so much for posting it.

[theister]

so wonderful. thank you for posting this magic. this song has melodic lines that are so gentle and long that they ressemble transcendence. Even if some of us are skeptical about god, who can resist something like prayer listening to this?

[ah332]

oh how i love this lied!

[steainsy]

this lied is so divine