The recording process exagerated her vibrato maybe, but Lotte Lehmann was always the most moving of singers. Hugues Cuenod once commented to us in a masterclass how very well she covered the fact that she had a short breath span- she always made the many top up breaths she took an integral part of the expression and phrasing. She was a phenomenal singing actress.
Christa L is amazing on this too... Lehmann was the Gold Standard...she was present at Salzburg when CL sang it (the first time) and gave CL a little soldier (figurine like Leonore) that she had actually made for her.....honestly as I listen to it...similar in many ways....I love the slender placement of voice of BOTH these ladies..I'm always partial to CL! They both show that it doesn't have to be a ridiculously big voice for this role which is many times how it's cast now!
. Many of Maria fans on YT applaud her when it takes her 20 seconds to prepare a trill. For them it is not poor technique but Maria's genius knowing that the composer wrote the trill in the wrong place.
Lehmann is magnificent, she oozes excitement and tension.
Just wonderful singing, brought tears to my eyes, thanks so much.
Arellessful 6 months ago
The recording process exagerated her vibrato maybe, but Lotte Lehmann was always the most moving of singers. Hugues Cuenod once commented to us in a masterclass how very well she covered the fact that she had a short breath span- she always made the many top up breaths she took an integral part of the expression and phrasing. She was a phenomenal singing actress.
Tenortalker 1 year ago
Perfect, moving singing. One of my desert island discs. If only she had recorded the recitative as well...
Matt75003 1 year ago
Wonderful!
velvcurtshow1 1 year ago
Wonderful!
velvcurtshow1 1 year ago
My god, she deliver's it all. And with this slow tempo.
dermotafan 1 year ago
Christa L is amazing on this too... Lehmann was the Gold Standard...she was present at Salzburg when CL sang it (the first time) and gave CL a little soldier (figurine like Leonore) that she had actually made for her.....honestly as I listen to it...similar in many ways....I love the slender placement of voice of BOTH these ladies..I'm always partial to CL! They both show that it doesn't have to be a ridiculously big voice for this role which is many times how it's cast now!
MezzoDiva 2 years ago
I never heard better on this aria -it's perfect
alainwilliam 2 years ago
rdecordes
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How dare you be so logical??
. Many of Maria fans on YT applaud her when it takes her 20 seconds to prepare a trill. For them it is not poor technique but Maria's genius knowing that the composer wrote the trill in the wrong place.
Lehmann is magnificent, she oozes excitement and tension.
65attila 2 years ago
Probably one of the best renditions ever. Thank you for posting :)
PopoliDiTessalia 2 years ago