教我如何不想她 ─ 斯義桂 Yi-Kwei Sze (1915-1994)

[Annabelliu]

蔡中文老師真的好可愛哦！♥　我會跟他說在youtube上看到你這樣的懷念他的課與祝福他的­～

:)

[hiewcheeyuen]

這是一首非常令人怀念而珍貴的中國藝術歌曲、由斯義桂先生唱出，­勾起我旧时无限的记忆。愿能与知音者共赏与共唱。

[shangnui]

it make me cry when I listen

[ERNIESHAO]

雖然沒找到我想聽的飲酒歌,有些遺憾,但是還是謝謝您

[qfdsmst]

斯义桂是我崇敬的声乐前辈。我听到他的名字如雷贯耳。感谢you­tube让我学习到了大师的演唱。我没有资格对这位楷模评说长短­。我敬仰他、学习他。他的歌唱艺术永垂不朽。 刘如霞

[qfdsmst]

感謝youtube誏我能学习到了声乐前辈大师斯义桂的示范演唱­,他的名字如雷贯耳,我对这位楷模充满崇敬的心.  刘如霞

[ERNIESHAO]

謝謝您的分享

請問您有斯義桂先生的飲酒歌嗎

[c1wang]

@ERNIESHAO

真遺憾 斯義桂先生所唱的中國藝術歌曲 我僅收集到這首

-知慧

[yu078855]

我有1957年在日本演唱的live版.已轉錄成錄音帶

[YoungPingPing]

This is superb! As longtime friends and neighbors of the Sze family, this music brings back a lot of beautiful memories.

[Zoe2008100]

有一張收錄1970年代 ''斯義貴先生'' 在台北中山堂演唱會的歌曲中. 有這一首歌. 在同 一張唱片中還好幾首中國歌曲. 包括''紅豆詞''. '' 滿江紅'' ''我住長江頭'' ''紅彩妹妹'' ....都唱得很好. 可惜You Tube 怎麼沒人 PO 上這些歌呢.

[chienhuai]

Almost bursting into tears whenever listening to the vinyl, and it draws senior family members of my family and I closer!! What a great artist!!

[chienhuai]

Dear All Above,

My pleasure reading your discussion about the legion of Mr.Sze in the last century, I just got one vinyl album of Mr.Sze's performance in Asia in late 50s last month, and so no matter you are in the U.S. or Taiwan, if you wanna listen to the vinyl, just drop me an email or ring me, I'll do my best bringing the vinyl for your listening! My email: chienhuaihsu@gmail.com, and +886 987 905 460, or you may leave message here on the Youtube. My pleasure! Thank you all!!

[campussstar8]

好久没听到了， 谢谢上传。

[kmtlee2005]

最喜歡 他唱 嘉陵江上 ! 

[Zoe2008100]

斯義貴先生唱得真好. 許多年前台灣出過一張斯義貴先生在台北演唱會的錄音唱片. 裡面收集了許多中國藝術歌曲: 滿江紅.紅豆詞...等十多首歌. 可惜網上找不到.

[redCrab3363]

@Zoe2008100

同感。在网上真的不容易听到。

[fatefatefake]

i see a lot of compliments here. Well, I am not an expert on singing, and stuff like that. I am just wondering how many people could actually tell it is Chinese without listening very closely?? This kind of singing is never going to be welcomed in China, I mean, if the singer is not pronouncing well. People doing this should try their best in being able to make what they are saying is clearly, instead of just "musically" appealing.

[chengho2007]

@fatefatefake

If you ever listen to Bob Dylan, Neil Armstrong, Jim Crose, they are fantasti folk singers and great composers. But their voice are just unique, Sometimes I dont catch what Bob was singing but they are greatest singers of all time.

Mr Sze is a great singer, only news reporter needs clear and correct pronunciation.

[fatefatefake]

Pronunciation is one importance aspect of the beauty of Chinese singing. Chinese people are used to pronunciation at the front part of the mouth, which is clearer and vibrant. We think pronouncing using the full mouth or at the back of the mouth very rude and careless. This is why western way of opera singing never gets popular in China,no matter how nice the voices are. Here in his case, he can not even pronounce! As for the singers you mention, they are pop singers, not in this category.

[veggieelf]

@fatefatefake Mr. Sze was born and brought up in Anhui. Just like many (most?) Chinese, he speaks Mandarin with an accent. That does not diminish the extraordinary musical quality in his singing. Who is this "we" you refer to in your absurd theory about Chinese pronunciation? I know many Chinese musicians and a few linguists; I have never heard such utter nonsense.

[bloodyIla]

I am playing this with my mate for the Conservatory. I am an italian pianist. Do you have some suggestions for me? Many thanks.

[796824]

Wonderful singing - a True Artist

[zhuhaijunjun]

大家可以听听彭康亮老师唱的这首歌。。。也是非常棒的。。彭老师­也是Yi-Kwei Sze的学生。。。

[jfflsp]

唱出了思念情!

好聽!

[kmtlee2005]

四十七年前就喜歡斯義桂唱的藝術歌曲 最喜歡的還是他唱 嘉陵江 !

可惜 這裡沒有他唱的!

[TAYUANCHANG]

Thank you very much for posting this one! I heard Sze-Yi-Kwei sing this song in Taiwan (in 1967). Sze-Yi-Kwei was well known in the West. In 1970s(?), his recording of Brahms' Four Serious Songs won a Grammy Award; he was invited by Herbert von Karajan to sing the solo bass-baritone role in Beethoven's 9th symphony, etc. He had a versatile repertoire, and excelled in singing Chinese art songs as well. Sze-Yi-Kwei is one of the great classical music singers in the 20th century.

[c1wang]

Dear Mr. Chang,

Thank you so very much for sharing this precious information with us.

Have you ever heard he sing "歲月風雲 三套車" ? It is in Russian. My Russian colleagues say his pronunciation is close to perfect and natural. Also, try this one, in Balaika; it's simply lovely.

Happy New Year !

Best regards,

Chih-Huei

[TAYUANCHANG]

Sze-Yi-Kwei could sing in six different languages. He was widely admired for singing Volga Boatman Song, the famous Russian folk song. Unfortunately, I never heard him sing in Russian, either in record or in concert.

Sze-Yi-Kweis voice was deep, resonant, flexible, sensitive, and well controlled. He sang with emotion, sincerity, and dignity.

He blended in what he learned from Alexander Kipnis, his teacher and the legendary bass of the 20th century, with his own unique musicianship.

[TAYUANCHANG]

@c1wang

Thank you very much for pointing out "歲月風雲 三套車" sung by Sze-Yi-Kwei. I listened to it several times.

I dont know the Russian language, but I heard quite a few Russian songs, sung by the famous Russian Bassos including Fyodor Shalyapin , Marc Reisen, etc. I agree with you that Yi-Kwei Tze sang this one with full of expression and with natural beauty. It was so well-sung! It made me realize how versatile Yi-Kwei Tze was as a great singer!!

[LouisLeeKH]

唱《三套車》的那位不是斯義桂。

[151ks]

He used to teach in the Eastman Music School.

[ljcgm]

I sang this song to an English audience when I was in form 6 studying in Warwick School England in 1972. Just hope that more young people could appreciate music like this?

[erickonsim]

Dear Chih-Huei,

Hearing this song again for the 1st time today on Youtube after so many years and reading all the comments plus your replies, I have come to the conclusion that you are a very kind and courteous person. All your friends must be very lucky. God bless you!

[c1wang]

Dear friend,

Ah, thank you for ypur kind words.

Same here - one sees the good qualities of his own in others. I believe that it is so true. :)

Oh, joy, I'll have to live up to your expections now. Gladly ! :))

Very best regards,

Chih-Huei

[RHENGINE]

Hi Wang,

This song brings me back to my Senior High, my little girl friend used to sing along with me. Thanks for bring me back to 50 year ago sweet memories.

[c1wang]

Waw.., you were super cool - I did not think that having a girl friend was allowed in "our" days ! : )

Best regards,

Chih-Huei

[RHENGINE]

Well, it depends on which part of the world you live, lucky enough that I was in Hong Kong. We did allowed in our good old days.

[achaolee]

知道斯義桂先生大名已超過一甲子,但今天才首次聆聽他的演唱,真­是難得,感謝提供這段錄音的樂友! Andrew from California

[kidd32888]

Amazing singing, amazing voice.

[jtank36]

Hi, do you have these 2 other baritone songs? Ou ran, and Zhui xun. Would love to hear them too. Thanks.

[bobngbob]

Dear Wang, I like this song so much and I have been looking for a Karaoke Version so I can sing along. Do you have one? Or can you find one for me. Many thanks and I think a lot other friends they want it too. Bob

[bobngbob]

Dear Wang, I like this song so much and I have been looking for a Karaoke Version so I can sing along. Do you have one? Or can you find one for me. Many thanks and I think a lot other friends they want it too. Bob

[c1wang]

Dear Bob, I will try my best - asking around, for a Karaoke version of this song. Shall let you know.

Please take care.

Best regards,

Wendy

[chanlyong]

华校生的必听歌曲,希望可以听到更多....

[WinstonHF]

這是一首非常珍貴的中國藝術歌曲、由斯義桂先生唱出。歌詞意境直­接深入聽者心内，引起共鳴！我願不停地鼓掌 ！！

[johnnylee00007]

This was my favorite old song in my junior high school ages. And I learned it from radio and music school. Thanks for sharing. I am so touched. Thanks for your uploading. And 斯義桂 is a greatest Chinese tenor.

[c1wang]

I am glad that you've found it here. :)

Best regards,

[nero93747]

he is not a tenor ,he is a bass baritone

[c1wang]

Quite right ! Thank you for making this important distinction here.

- Regards, Chih-Huei

[michaelbigcat]

謝謝你...這是先父常常啍唱的歌曲...

想起老父唱歌時的一臉輕快...

更懷念了...

however...those were the days...

thanks again

[hontunglin]

每當想起這首歌，教我們如何不想起他--斯義桂先生。

[Yungteo]

Awesome!

[Rainbow76]

數年前母親曾喻我找尋其喜愛的高音斯義桂的作品,但當年我遍找不­獲,想不到我無意中在你音樂庫中發現, 我真是感嘆不已, 因她已在2005年12月25日聖日(她喜愛的日子)凌晨睡夢­中去世,現在我如何可以告知他呢,但無論如何, 我都好像完成了一段心事, 多謝你的上載, 亦高興你對音樂的造詣。

[c1wang]

啊 惠明 在可愛的天主親領下 您母親一定 早一步見到了斯義桂先生呢。 看見了她老人家滿面的笑容嗎?! 祝 安好!

[LCHI2000OK]

It's too valuable !

斯義桂 loved China very much. I love him.

Thanks.

[Monica0928]

太經典了

懷念的歌聲

懷念的年代

感謝分享

[1991Cat1991]

What a mesmerizing voice! I remember attending Mr Sze's concert in Hong Kong in the late 70's or early 80's. He is a true artist. Wish there were more of his recordings here...

[chengho2007]

Thank. I cannot remember when was the last time I heard this song? 20? 30 years ago? I recognised his voice instantly, those days we listen a song as a song only, now that I know he is Mr. Yi. Those days there was no TV, not even black and white in my home town. Listening to radio was our only entertainment, catchng fish in the stream, hitting birds with stone by a Y shape rubber band made bow, we were climbing trees and runnng down the hill then.....Thanks.

[c1wang]

Good to know that there is one more person who appreciates Mr. Sze's voice.

Best regards,

Chih-Huei

[cuepinkcat]

This song has nurtured many young souls in their growing in certain time of the past. A song that would stay in your memory and touches your heart every time you hear it. Thank you for posting it here.

[c1wang]

獨樂樂 ?

眾樂樂 !

:)

[LouisLeeKH]

斯義桂係男低音!!!

[yunglee780]

Such a beautiful song reprsents the great mind

[wkl168]

Thank you. Both singer and composer were active in the San Francisco Bay Area where I lived for the past 60 years. Mr. Sze performed for the San Francisco Opera. Mr. Chao taught at UC Berkeley. They were giants. I am glad there is a recording to remind us of them.

[europe2359]

I love this song very much. Thanks for your sharing.

[BEBE4590]

Thank you so much for posting this. It is beautiful!

[c1wang]

Dear friend, I am so glad that you like it too.

Best regards,

Chih-Huei

[yingdat]

So good to hear this again after nearly 45 years. I learned most of the basics of singing from the one record of him singing this song, 紅豆詞, 我住長江頭, 長城謠, 嘉陵江上, etc., thinking I was a bass-baritone too. Funny that I should turn out a tenor-baritone. No matter, his rich tone will always be thrilling to hear. Thanks for sharing. Would love it if you have more of his singing to share.

[c1wang]

Dear friend, I do have one of his albums, of German Art Songs though. Should you want it, please give me your email (by sending me a message so not to be public,) I shall upload it for you to download. Regards, Chih-Huei

[blueyun08]

thanks, c1Wang, I like this old song very much

and am so glad to hear it once again ...

[c1wang]

So glad to know that you like it too. Regards, Chih-Huei

[siuwahchan]

Thanks a Million for this very enjoyable upload. I am 55. This great master piece of art was part of my childhood, then being a teenager and more. Thanks c1wang for bringing back of my fond memory.

[c1wang]

Dear SiuWah,

Glad that you enjoy it as well - I am as yong as you are. :)

Vwey best regards,

Chih-Huei

[jkg888]

你还有斯义桂的歌吗?谢谢。

[LouisLeeKH]

中國第一歌唱家, 斯義桂當之無愧!!!!!

[lamwingchun]

thankyou very much to share this song.

it's so great.

[borlange11]

Don't miss my posting of Yi-Kwei Sze's interpretation of a song from Schumann's Dichterliebe.

[c1wang]

Thank you so very much for another precious clip.

Dear friends, please check out: Yi-Kwei Sze sings: Ich grolle nicht (Schumann) posted by borlange11. Thanks to him/her.

[angchch]

天上飘着些微云，地上吹着些微风。

啊！微风吹动了我头发，教我如何不想他？

月光恋爱着海洋，海洋恋爱着月光。

啊！这般蜜也似的银夜，教我如何不想他？

水面落花慢慢流，水底鱼儿慢慢游。

啊！燕子，你说些什么话？

教我如何不想他？

枯树在冷风里摇，野火在暮色中烧。

啊！西天还有些残云霞，教我如何不想他？

[borlange11]

Here in Holland this great singer had great triumphs. He performed on TV and in the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and made here some exceptional gramophone recordings. His DICHTERLIEBE is really breathtaking!!! If I am able to place a recording from him here onto YouTube I will certainly do that. This bass deserves great fame!

[c1wang]

Ah, looking forward to hearing it! Please kindly keep us posted. Dank u!

[yiman123]

唱的好好聽!

也讓我回想當年聽這首歌曲的青春時光....

[jichic]

This was my mom's favorite's song. Every time she sang it, I got the feeling that she was missing her home back in China.

[haushalter2000]

Sorry, that the first two verses appeared twice - here is the third and forth verse:

Blossoms drifting on the water;

Fishes sporting in the stream,

Swallow, what is that you're saying?

How could I not think of her?

Bare trees shivering in the wind;

Wildfire aflame in the evening glow.

The sun still colouring the western sky;

How could I not think of her?

[c1wang]

Thank you very much, my friend. -Chih Huei

[haushalter2000]

A Chinese folk song here sung by one the best basses! The song is: How Can I not Think of Her? In the sky, floating clouds; On the earth, a gentle breeze. The cool air blowing through my hair; How can I not think of her? The moon in love with the sea; The sea in love with the moon. Ah, on this sweet, silvery night How can I not think of her? (seond part see below)