With respect for this excellent voice and, in general terms, equally fine voice technique, nevertheless an equally important element of technique is the mastery of vocal-linguistic technique which is a quintessential aspect of not only a composer's style but of the cultural origin of inspiraton behind any piece of music. We live in a global market and culture, but the globalisation of musical expression is deadly. Miss Steber sings notes, but Licia Albanese, for instance, sings much more.
Eleanor had a huge voice...it was very dark-hued and very grand...I've been enjoying her videos on Youtube...her singing is magnificent. She sings this Violetta too much on the big dramatic side and I much prefer a lighter lyric voice for the fragile courtesan. Steber sounds far too robust and healthy to even pretend to be a courtesan dying of tuberculosis!
She had amazing breath control, and happily there is a wonderful body of recordings out there to document her career. Her recording of "Dove Sono" with Bruno Walter is still unparalleled. I honestly think she was the greatest Mozart soprano of all times, but she could also sing most anything beautifully.. I knew her extremely well so if there's anything you want to ask, please do.
Absoluteley glorious... Mustn't forget the Bruno Walter/Mozart performances and the Rosenkavaliers with Mitropolous while Strauss was still alive! Fleming forget it! I also did a master class with her in '67 an I agree. the voice was still in great shape as was she. She had a "thing" with Mr Bing at the Met and that together with other problems really got to her. What a lovely sensitive woman!
What a great singer she was. In 1969, I was at a master class she was giving. Near the end, we asked her to sing...so she did. She chose Vissi D'Arte. It was a perfect rendition...stunning. Then a tear feel down her cheek and she said, "You see, I still sing like a young woman, but I look like an old bag, and no one hires me any more!" Quite a moment! I'll never forget it. Years of heavy drinking had ruined her looks, but not her voice. It was still glorious. She defined "diva".
Steber is always such a joyful performer to watch! I'm surprised that she sings it lowered a half stept, but hey, that's less of a transposition than that taken by the great Rosa Ponselle!
This woman was amazing. A passionate essay of "Ah, fors'è lui" right into a "Sempre Libera" that was tasteful and appropriate. I didn't know she had push-button High C's like that! Thanks for posting, because I would've never seen this awe-inspiring side of Ms. Steber's art. This is very fine singing.
I love those two guys applauding her at the end, but, I digress. What a singer! I saw her late in her career, but she was still La Steber. Following this performance with a score makes you realize how many "little notes" other sopranos miss. Brava!
Wonderful, wonderful Eleanor Steber! And what an intelligent artist, knowing that a perfect pronunciation is essential part of great singing!
b13ne 1 month ago
ma è straordinaria!!!!!!!!!!!!!
diesis23 2 months ago
With respect for this excellent voice and, in general terms, equally fine voice technique, nevertheless an equally important element of technique is the mastery of vocal-linguistic technique which is a quintessential aspect of not only a composer's style but of the cultural origin of inspiraton behind any piece of music. We live in a global market and culture, but the globalisation of musical expression is deadly. Miss Steber sings notes, but Licia Albanese, for instance, sings much more.
wahnfried7 5 months ago
Eleanor had a huge voice...it was very dark-hued and very grand...I've been enjoying her videos on Youtube...her singing is magnificent. She sings this Violetta too much on the big dramatic side and I much prefer a lighter lyric voice for the fragile courtesan. Steber sounds far too robust and healthy to even pretend to be a courtesan dying of tuberculosis!
AmericanEvita 1 year ago
What a glorious voice she had!
7inga7 1 year ago
She was a TRUE American Treasure!!
1Renbar 1 year ago
Pretty fearless singing. How many singers can you name who can bite into those trills and runs and execute them cleanly? Pretty impressive.
ChristophePhilippe 1 year ago
great pronunciation... wonderfull "acuto"... I love her style! sings like a bird... delizia al cor...
MrBEAUTYISBEAUTIFUL 1 year ago
Brava, brava, brava!!!!!
iscascan 1 year ago
Brava, brava, thousand times brava!
iscascan 1 year ago
Brava, brava, thousand times brava!
iscascan 1 year ago
Brava, brava, thousand times brava!
iscascan 1 year ago
Steber is ths perfect singer!
listeningtoit 1 year ago 2
Love Her Eternally, She Brought So Much to me when I was young and STUPID!!!!!!!!!
robertwbecker 2 years ago
How old was she in this video, per chance?
LittleLotte7793 2 years ago
Perfect!
dngrbunny 2 years ago
Brava!!!
dngrbunny 2 years ago 2
What wonderful technique. And smart singing. She knew her limits. I'm just getting to know her and I'm very impressed!
geomusic 2 years ago 6
She had amazing breath control, and happily there is a wonderful body of recordings out there to document her career. Her recording of "Dove Sono" with Bruno Walter is still unparalleled. I honestly think she was the greatest Mozart soprano of all times, but she could also sing most anything beautifully.. I knew her extremely well so if there's anything you want to ask, please do.
Greg07623 2 years ago
Absoluteley glorious... Mustn't forget the Bruno Walter/Mozart performances and the Rosenkavaliers with Mitropolous while Strauss was still alive! Fleming forget it! I also did a master class with her in '67 an I agree. the voice was still in great shape as was she. She had a "thing" with Mr Bing at the Met and that together with other problems really got to her. What a lovely sensitive woman!
cleanears 2 years ago
What a great singer she was. In 1969, I was at a master class she was giving. Near the end, we asked her to sing...so she did. She chose Vissi D'Arte. It was a perfect rendition...stunning. Then a tear feel down her cheek and she said, "You see, I still sing like a young woman, but I look like an old bag, and no one hires me any more!" Quite a moment! I'll never forget it. Years of heavy drinking had ruined her looks, but not her voice. It was still glorious. She defined "diva".
Operaddict 3 years ago 17
Steber is always such a joyful performer to watch! I'm surprised that she sings it lowered a half stept, but hey, that's less of a transposition than that taken by the great Rosa Ponselle!
nectenorboi09 3 years ago
This woman was amazing. A passionate essay of "Ah, fors'è lui" right into a "Sempre Libera" that was tasteful and appropriate. I didn't know she had push-button High C's like that! Thanks for posting, because I would've never seen this awe-inspiring side of Ms. Steber's art. This is very fine singing.
UrsulanChild 3 years ago 3
Muy buena, sí señor
loumanar 3 years ago
Excelente, gracias por subirlo.-
Arbus2 3 years ago
Thank you so much, my dear for this diamond.
SENAFOREVER 3 years ago
I love those two guys applauding her at the end, but, I digress. What a singer! I saw her late in her career, but she was still La Steber. Following this performance with a score makes you realize how many "little notes" other sopranos miss. Brava!
MusicaParola 3 years ago
Such a glorious voice, so full of life, and a rdaiant personality. Thank you
nornsnornsnorns 3 years ago