Without doubt the 20th century's greatest Wagnerian soprano, and some would argue the greatest soprano of them all. Only Ponselle and Callas can reasonably compare. Nilsson, Modl, Varnay et al are admirable of course, but Flagstad is in a league of her own. This 1952 recording, when she was 57, is magnificent, even if I find her tone too matronly. For a lighter, younger, more womanly Liebestod rendition refer to the two Price ladies, Leontyne and Margaret, neither of whom sang Isolde on stage!
Hej Cindie! Denna inspelning är från 1952. De tidigare jag hittade var från 36-37 och "comment pending approval". Din lilla Isolde har ett stort arv att uppbära, och här hör du Isoldes främsta uttolkare under det gångna seklet och för alla tider, Kirsten Flagstad.
I have heard just about every performance of this opera commercially available, and a few performances at the Met that I would just as soon forget. I don't care how old Flagstad was when she recorded this: in my opinion, this is still the most moving Liebestod I've ever heard. Only she and Furtwangler achieve a perfect balance of poignant sadness and cathartic exhilaration.
Sorry this is not a duet - he is dead at this point in the opera. However, many thanks for posting this. My dear mother always told me that Kirsten Flagstad was the best Wagner singer of her day. I find it hard to dispute this hearing this wonderful recording. This music never fails to "get" me.
Flagstad and Furtwangler, great as always. Can anyone tell me why some conductors have the oboe sustain a note between the last two chords of this opera, while others do not? That oboe note is supposed to represent the joining of the souls of Tristan and Isolde. Furtwangler, Bohm, Karajan, and Knappertsbusch observe it; Beecham, Reiner, and Leinsdorf do not! What gives?
Without doubt the 20th century's greatest Wagnerian soprano, and some would argue the greatest soprano of them all. Only Ponselle and Callas can reasonably compare. Nilsson, Modl, Varnay et al are admirable of course, but Flagstad is in a league of her own. This 1952 recording, when she was 57, is magnificent, even if I find her tone too matronly. For a lighter, younger, more womanly Liebestod rendition refer to the two Price ladies, Leontyne and Margaret, neither of whom sang Isolde on stage!
philipc67 10 months ago 2
Hej Cindie! Denna inspelning är från 1952. De tidigare jag hittade var från 36-37 och "comment pending approval". Din lilla Isolde har ett stort arv att uppbära, och här hör du Isoldes främsta uttolkare under det gångna seklet och för alla tider, Kirsten Flagstad.
VivaRenata 1 year ago
soy un hombre, y lloré.
beethoveniano16 1 year ago 2
Gracias por subir esta versión, se echaba en falta.
un saludo, Thanks.
00ceroalaizquierda00 2 years ago
I have heard just about every performance of this opera commercially available, and a few performances at the Met that I would just as soon forget. I don't care how old Flagstad was when she recorded this: in my opinion, this is still the most moving Liebestod I've ever heard. Only she and Furtwangler achieve a perfect balance of poignant sadness and cathartic exhilaration.
frosty0929 2 years ago 3
Sorry this is not a duet - he is dead at this point in the opera. However, many thanks for posting this. My dear mother always told me that Kirsten Flagstad was the best Wagner singer of her day. I find it hard to dispute this hearing this wonderful recording. This music never fails to "get" me.
bachlover99 2 years ago 5
there are many versions of this exceptionnal duet. I don't know this one. Unique too!
This version is more equitable than the other one because Furtwangler increase the Flagstad's voice.
thx for sharing
petrof4056 2 years ago 2
Flagstad and Furtwangler, great as always. Can anyone tell me why some conductors have the oboe sustain a note between the last two chords of this opera, while others do not? That oboe note is supposed to represent the joining of the souls of Tristan and Isolde. Furtwangler, Bohm, Karajan, and Knappertsbusch observe it; Beecham, Reiner, and Leinsdorf do not! What gives?
billyguns2 2 years ago 2
he escuchado miles de liebestod y esta version es la mejor.
Furtwängler-Flagstad
claudiooss 2 years ago 5
Y yo pienso justo igual.
Saludos!
00ceroalaizquierda00 2 years ago
beautiful voice as ever! thanx for posting
symyu 2 years ago
...and today is the 22nd of May...happy birthday Mr. Wagner! :]
symyu 2 years ago