It is certainly beautiful, but how strange that the German "oy"-sound in "Euridice" has been perpetuated through generations. Even Flagstad, and, more recently, Janet Baker have made that mistake.
I love Onegin's voice. It flows like cream out of a pitcher. On my lp of her singing, she does a remarkable trill and demonstrates outstanding fioratura while still exhibiting the smooth creamy voice. An outstanding singer. A jewel of a voice.
100Singers. Interesting choice. I had never heard of her, but she does have a great voice. Be honest. You have had to maybe choose a few singers based on fame and popularity. Am I right? This choice of Onegin comes straight from the heart.
i am sorry 100singers but i did not understand what you wrote in the info about sigrid onegin marrying a wife known as a baron and obtainig amnesia. it is not clear whether she was a lesbian or overbeck was her alter ego. can you explain? or maybe im the only one to not understand. thank you!
I. Baron Onegin was the alias of the female pianist and composer Agnes Elisabeth Overbeck. She worked from 1904 in St. Petersburg. When she returned, her self-given name was Baron Overbeck, and she claimed to be a grand-niece of the russian prince. It is stated, that Overbeck was influenced by Clara Butt (who liked to wear trousers and smoking cigars) to play this masquerade. Why I don´t know.
II. Fact is, Overbeck was responsible for the voice-education of Onegin (at the time Lilly Hoffmann). And it seems to be a fact too, that Overbeck and Onegin began a love relationship. In public, Overbeck was Baron Onegin and appeared as a man - and they married in 1913. They lived together until Overbeck died in 1919.
III. However it was, Sigrid Onegin was high acclaimed and the public allowed her this private-life. They gave her "amnesia". One year later, she married a medicine, but furthermore she sang under the name of Onegin. Mike
Not a remarkable voice, in my opinion. There are far better mezzo-soprano voices like Teresa Berganza, Germaine Cernay, Carmella Ponselle (Rosa's sister), Marilyn Horne, amoung others.
One of my personal favourte singers. Easily belongs on this list,athough I'd have loved to have her do that awesome aria from Samson and Delila by Saint Saens.
I don´t want to bother you, but if you have read my sentiments, you would know, this collection isn´t already finished. More than 20 singers still remain - what makes you sure, Miss Sutherland isn´t one of them?
I agree about Maureen Forrester. I heard her do a Lied von der Erde that was absolutely amazing. She certainly was a great singer who doesn't receive the recognition deserved. I enjoyed the Sigrid Onegin performance as well. As far as current contraltos, I think the only thing we have is Ewa Podles -- another great singer who doesn't have the "name" recognition.
By the way, thank you for these posts. They are terrific--and very educational--I had no idea there were recordings of Emma Calve for example. Another candidate if she's not already added--Ebe Stignani--she does a remarkable "Don fatale"
Surely one of the five or so greatest contraltos on record (together with Schumann-Heink, Butt, Ferrier, Forrester, and Podles),
and according to some, THE greatest. (Horne is usually categorized as a mezzo.) She had a smooth, even range from top to bottom, great vocal agility (including a killer trill), adroit phrasing, and sensitive artistry. She certainly deserves a prominent place on the list.
This list is a good one to show us 100 great voices. But to say they are the definitive greatest is not right. Sutherland is widely recognized as being at least the second soprano (to Callas) of the 20th Century. She should at least be on the list.
100Singers. The list is "100 Greatest Singers". It implies that if someone is not on the list, then they are not in the top 100 voices. I think the list is highly biased towards singers from the US or have performed in the US. For example, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is not on the list. He usually appears on most lists near the top. As mentioned, the list is very good in that it is educational.
There´s a reason, why I don´t choose some singers, and I give arguments for my choice. The intention is, to start an objective discussion about it with admires from all over the world, and I´ve learned many are very intelligent and musical, able to give a profound critic. Sorry, but it seems, you´re not one of them!
100Singers. Where are your arguments, for not choosing various singers, for example Sutherland? This is not about who is being "intelligent or musical", again very subjective on your part. It is interesting that (as far as I know), there are no Romanian singers here. I still think the list is highly biased towards the US.
It is certainly beautiful, but how strange that the German "oy"-sound in "Euridice" has been perpetuated through generations. Even Flagstad, and, more recently, Janet Baker have made that mistake.
helgeevju 7 months ago
I love Onegin's voice. It flows like cream out of a pitcher. On my lp of her singing, she does a remarkable trill and demonstrates outstanding fioratura while still exhibiting the smooth creamy voice. An outstanding singer. A jewel of a voice.
Complicata1000 1 year ago
100Singers. Interesting choice. I had never heard of her, but she does have a great voice. Be honest. You have had to maybe choose a few singers based on fame and popularity. Am I right? This choice of Onegin comes straight from the heart.
osinging 1 year ago
Splendid singing, a lost art
MrSkylark1 1 year ago
Awesome! TY.
paulostroff99 1 year ago
Didn't Onegin study with the great coloratura, Siems, a Marchesi pupil? I believe she did...
dodacon 1 year ago
Awesome
paulostroff99 1 year ago
This is an interesting story that I have never heard before.
Sigrid Onegin was my Great Aunt. I will need to do a little more research including speaking with family members.
Thanks for the info. strange true or not.
p444nda 2 years ago
i am sorry 100singers but i did not understand what you wrote in the info about sigrid onegin marrying a wife known as a baron and obtainig amnesia. it is not clear whether she was a lesbian or overbeck was her alter ego. can you explain? or maybe im the only one to not understand. thank you!
SiEtIn1 2 years ago
I. Baron Onegin was the alias of the female pianist and composer Agnes Elisabeth Overbeck. She worked from 1904 in St. Petersburg. When she returned, her self-given name was Baron Overbeck, and she claimed to be a grand-niece of the russian prince. It is stated, that Overbeck was influenced by Clara Butt (who liked to wear trousers and smoking cigars) to play this masquerade. Why I don´t know.
100Singers 2 years ago
II. Fact is, Overbeck was responsible for the voice-education of Onegin (at the time Lilly Hoffmann). And it seems to be a fact too, that Overbeck and Onegin began a love relationship. In public, Overbeck was Baron Onegin and appeared as a man - and they married in 1913. They lived together until Overbeck died in 1919.
100Singers 2 years ago
III. However it was, Sigrid Onegin was high acclaimed and the public allowed her this private-life. They gave her "amnesia". One year later, she married a medicine, but furthermore she sang under the name of Onegin. Mike
100Singers 2 years ago
oh now it's clear mike, thank you, very interesting story
SiEtIn1 2 years ago
Beautifully executed, without a single break or hooty, throaty shouting, for which Mezzos today are noted
796824 2 years ago
Onegin impressed me always, just like in this aria, by her pure singing. Sometimes rather cool and yet passionate. She was great.
flon5flon 2 years ago
Not a remarkable voice, in my opinion. There are far better mezzo-soprano voices like Teresa Berganza, Germaine Cernay, Carmella Ponselle (Rosa's sister), Marilyn Horne, amoung others.
EmilyGreene1984 2 years ago
Onegin was also a brilliant Lady Macbeth from what i've heard. I have not heard her sing before now. Thank you for this example of her work
quakercub 2 years ago
One of my personal favourte singers. Easily belongs on this list,athough I'd have loved to have her do that awesome aria from Samson and Delila by Saint Saens.
paulostroff99 2 years ago
Very very nice Onegin is great but favor Kathleen Ferrier i think to do this.
butchfoot 2 years ago
Love Onegin's Alto Rhapsody... I will post it myself. And here's a vote for Ms. "Land of Hope and Glory - Clara Butt!
camaysar222 3 years ago
Oh! She's on your list already... well done!
camaysar222 3 years ago
camaysar-Her awesome aria from a Meyerbeer opera is hard to beat.
paulostroff99 2 years ago
Definitely paul! She is a great combination of romantic approach and classical purity. I love how the string slides match her own. Fine choice.
camaysar222 2 years ago
camaysar222-You have great taste. I adore her singing!
paulostroff99 2 years ago
I don´t want to bother you, but if you have read my sentiments, you would know, this collection isn´t already finished. More than 20 singers still remain - what makes you sure, Miss Sutherland isn´t one of them?
100Singers 3 years ago
There aren't many great contraltos. May I suggest Maureen Forrester--preferably singing Bach or Handel. She is a true contralto, and a great one
toberhouse 2 years ago
I agree about Maureen Forrester. I heard her do a Lied von der Erde that was absolutely amazing. She certainly was a great singer who doesn't receive the recognition deserved. I enjoyed the Sigrid Onegin performance as well. As far as current contraltos, I think the only thing we have is Ewa Podles -- another great singer who doesn't have the "name" recognition.
courthousedoc 2 years ago
By the way, thank you for these posts. They are terrific--and very educational--I had no idea there were recordings of Emma Calve for example. Another candidate if she's not already added--Ebe Stignani--she does a remarkable "Don fatale"
toberhouse 2 years ago
If you have not been back to check, Ebe Stignani's superb "O Don Fatale" has been posted.
kmillard 2 years ago
Surely one of the five or so greatest contraltos on record (together with Schumann-Heink, Butt, Ferrier, Forrester, and Podles),
and according to some, THE greatest. (Horne is usually categorized as a mezzo.) She had a smooth, even range from top to bottom, great vocal agility (including a killer trill), adroit phrasing, and sensitive artistry. She certainly deserves a prominent place on the list.
meltzerboy 3 years ago
This list is a good one to show us 100 great voices. But to say they are the definitive greatest is not right. Sutherland is widely recognized as being at least the second soprano (to Callas) of the 20th Century. She should at least be on the list.
swanningaround 3 years ago
I´ve given no placements and ratings, "The Greatest" is nonsense. In this list, none is better than another, they´re all unique in their own way.
100Singers 3 years ago
100Singers. The list is "100 Greatest Singers". It implies that if someone is not on the list, then they are not in the top 100 voices. I think the list is highly biased towards singers from the US or have performed in the US. For example, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau is not on the list. He usually appears on most lists near the top. As mentioned, the list is very good in that it is educational.
swanningaround 3 years ago
There´s a reason, why I don´t choose some singers, and I give arguments for my choice. The intention is, to start an objective discussion about it with admires from all over the world, and I´ve learned many are very intelligent and musical, able to give a profound critic. Sorry, but it seems, you´re not one of them!
100Singers 3 years ago
100Singers. Where are your arguments, for not choosing various singers, for example Sutherland? This is not about who is being "intelligent or musical", again very subjective on your part. It is interesting that (as far as I know), there are no Romanian singers here. I still think the list is highly biased towards the US.
swanningaround 3 years ago
what about homer!
hobo1975 3 years ago
Of course, how could I forget Louise Homer--she was certainly a golden-age contralto.
meltzerboy 3 years ago
In my opinion it is quite impossible to classify Onegin's voice as only one "Fach".
She possessed one of the greatest voices that I ever heard of a female singer.
I love her and I'm very curious of all the other singers that you are still going to post here.
LLehmannfan 3 years ago
She is an artist in every sense of the word. Her Exultate Jubilate is also quite wonderful.
Five Stars.
patjan92 3 years ago