Barbara Bonney "Gretchen am Spinnrade" Geoffrey Parsons Franz Schubert

[Ludlow889]

More perfection from the greatest living lyric soprano.

[acatalano2641]

@Ludlow889

BB's voice is sheer perfection !!!

[NemesisKismet]

I don't like opera. But I can't stop listening to this piece. It's amazing.

[acatalano2641]

@NemesisKismet

The song and Ms. Bonney's voice are addictive :)

[32Chakalaka]

Barbara Bonney has an amazing voice she uses to sing in a very natural way. Definitely my singing technique idol!

[acatalano2641]

@32Chakalaka

Many of BB's students have commented that she is a fabulous teacher. I believe that she has said she is looking into teaching via the Internet....very cool idea.

[Owlswillow]

I love this song, I love the book!

[acatalano2641]

@Owlswillow

Me 2 Ms Bonney perfectly conveys all of

Gretchen's inner most feelings about Faust.

[pony12297]

this is a good song but what is the history behind it? i really like who ever is singing it make it seem so peaceful yet sad and angry. :)

[acatalano2641]

@pony12297

For more information on the song please look up Goethe's play 'Faust.'

The singer...the American-born soprano Ms. Barbara Bonney.

Ms Bonney is an amazing singer, artist and teacher. She is a University Professor at the Mozarteum in Salzburg Austria, She also teaches privately.

[MrTamzzin]

Lovely yet again!

[acatalano2641]

@MrTamzzin

You bet...thank you :)

[bassfanne45]

Wonderful interpretation and technique. Thank you for posting.

[acatalano2641]

@bassfanne45

I agree with you 100%.



[jewelmarkess]

Delightful. My favorite interpretation of this song. I also like the video with pictures so well suited to the story. Very well done.

[acatalano2641]

Thank you very much.

Ms Bonney's does give a stellar interpretation. I believe that Herr Schubert would approve  :)

[TheAnnieGee]

Das ist etwas für meine Seele, ich muss sie irgendwann live sehen, es geht gar nicht anders. Die Stimme kommt von Gott, ohne Zweifel.

[acatalano2641]

Ms Bonney and Mr Parsons artistry keep you engaged throughout the whole piece.

Yes Heir Schubert is most definately

smiling :)

[MrPHBarr1919]

I now have listen many Gretchen of many great singers and i can say Bonney&Parsons are best.What a VOICE.What a PIANIST.

[acatalano2641]

I agree 100% with you.

Thank you :)

[MrPHBarr1919]

MAGNIFICENT!!!!

[acatalano2641]

Yes...Barbara's voice is

Magnificent.

Thank you :)

[1citycouncil]

This performance is exquisite! Ranks among my favorites, with Te Kanawa andSteinemeyer.

[acatalano2641]

Me too :)

Ms. Bonney has my head spinning

with delight over her lovely voice.

Thank you.