Renee Fleming - Strauss Four Last Songs - Beim Schlafengehen

Renee Fleming sings the third of Richard Strauss' 'Vier letzte lieder'.

Luzerne, 2004. Conductor: Claudio Abbado.

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• classical
• soprano
• aria
• opera

[jadran1959]

am too old, and too tired, to go look for the obvious negative comments on Flemings performance,

But;

would Abbado conduct her, if shed be that badf?

just listen to her! Her depth is deep...she sings beautifully, or am i a fool?

[colorsofritual]

gundula janowitz sings this lied with the most supreme legato and artistry. We all love Schwartzkopf, of course, but fleming lacks the sheer breadth and breath it takes to successfully pull off this very difficult piece.

[ferthjani]

Of course Gundula is wonderful, but so is Renee

[theropodia]

@jadran1959 you are no fool... all these souls who have blessed us with their readings from kiri, jessie, Gundula, Schwartzkopf, Birgit, and many others are part of an unfathomable tapestry of soul... there is no shame in revealing in the absolute truth of usic.

[rccowart]

If all Renee did was sing the Last Four Songs I think everyone else would just have to stay seated. She to me - is the best!

[jmahlon]

@colorsofritual We don't all like Schwartzkopf, one of the most overrated singers of all time. No I'm not a fan of that Nazi at all. Fleming's earlier renditions are better, lately she has gotten a little sloppy, but she still has beautiful moments.

[ladyangoth]

this song is out of reality,most beautiful song ever...perfect

[MrTargenor]

renee is fantastic... but i must say my taste is for the same by jessie norman.

[damothepianist]

@Melomondo how do you work that out?

[HU1914]

No you are not a fool and the whole world is no fool either. Great Singing, phrasing sound and German. Brava Renee.

[TheMikeywilson]

@Pywacket2 I can't believe the nonsense I am reading. You listen to a Diva and squabble about trivia. Do none of you care about art ?

[ligiamonteiro0]

@FabioCostaMusic shut up! haha if she's tired and doing this, I wonder what she would sound like when not tired. A tired person couldn't ever pull this off.