The soloist singers here are terrific. And although Mater Gloriosa has only a bit part, it comes at a crucial juncture and Gerti Zeumer is just perfect -- a regular goddess -- and I'm sure Mahler would have fallen in love with her at first sound and at first sight! Pianissimo on a high unprepared B-flat is extraordinarily difficult.
I think Jose Van dam is brilliant too here and what can i say about bernstein : he's mahler spiritual son in some way :) !!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful performance
Although I never rated him as my favourite baritone, I was always astounded by his sheer musicality in certain roles. And he always looks so jovial...it's contagious...
I know that If I were Bernstein I would throw myselt into Prey´s arms after singing like that.
Hermann Prey is also one of the soloist in Eliahu Inbal´s Mahler cycle of complete symphonies. He is in his late 50´s but still has an amazing voice. Worth listening to it!!
At last! At long last!!! Mahler at his best!!! And Hermann Prey at his best!!!
If my memory serves me well, although that is not in the DVD edition I own, at the end of this concert Bernstein threw himself to Prey's arms, so thrilled he felt with his performance!
The soloist singers here are terrific. And although Mater Gloriosa has only a bit part, it comes at a crucial juncture and Gerti Zeumer is just perfect -- a regular goddess -- and I'm sure Mahler would have fallen in love with her at first sound and at first sight! Pianissimo on a high unprepared B-flat is extraordinarily difficult.
jHarris4104 1 week ago
I think Jose Van dam is brilliant too here and what can i say about bernstein : he's mahler spiritual son in some way :) !!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful performance
thomassmile 11 months ago
Although I never rated him as my favourite baritone, I was always astounded by his sheer musicality in certain roles. And he always looks so jovial...it's contagious...
oresteus 1 year ago
1:31-1:37 He was a bit excited there. :D Can't blame him though, it's pretty exciting stuff.
musicnerd30 1 year ago
I know that If I were Bernstein I would throw myselt into Prey´s arms after singing like that.
Hermann Prey is also one of the soloist in Eliahu Inbal´s Mahler cycle of complete symphonies. He is in his late 50´s but still has an amazing voice. Worth listening to it!!
Antillas636 1 year ago
At last! At long last!!! Mahler at his best!!! And Hermann Prey at his best!!!
If my memory serves me well, although that is not in the DVD edition I own, at the end of this concert Bernstein threw himself to Prey's arms, so thrilled he felt with his performance!
mendoncacorreia 2 years ago 5
Hermann Prey MIRACOLOSO!!!!!!!!
prodesica 2 years ago 12
Thank you so much!
az111za 2 years ago 3