I heard this years ago. Loved it forgot it. It was still there in my subconscious. I sought it found it thanks to youtube. Found more, but thank You Kiri for introducing me to this. And thank you Erick Korngold for writing it
I can't believe what aspersions are being cast on this great and respected artist. Her performance here is exquisite beyond measure. The pathos and poignancy expressed in her voice is overwhelming. Listen to other versions on TH-cam and Te Kanawa clearly belongs in a superlative class. Brava!
I get why people may be dissatisfied with her performance. For one thing, Dame Te Kanawa is rushing the recitation; what's the rush? Secondly, as exquisite as her singing is, I never felt she had warmth. This aria requires lots of warmth. Yes, listen to Sills for a comparison.
Joy, that near to me remains, Come to me, my true love. Night sinks into the grove You are my light and day. Anxiously beats heart on heart Hope itself soars heavenward. How true, a sad song. The song of true love, that must die. I know the song. I heard it often in younger, in better days. It has yet another verse-- Do I know it still? Though sorrow becomes dark, Come to me, my true love. Lean (to me) your pale face Death will not separate us. If you must leave me one day, Believe, there is an afterlife.
I have just sent Douglas Henshall, the website reference. No wonder Prince Charles is a fan of Kiri. It sends shivers down one's spine, it really does but at a time like this, it really does the soul, great wonders.
MARIETTAS LIED 'Glück, das mir verblieb, rück zu mir, mein treues Lieb. Abend sinkt im Hag bist mir Licht und Tag. Bange pochet Herz an Herz Hoffnung schwingt sich himmelwärts. Wie wahr, ein traurig Lied. Das Lied vom treuen Lieb, das sterben muss. Ich kenne das Lied. Ich hört es oft in jungen, in schöneren Tagen. Es hat noch eine Strophe -- weiß ich sie noch? Naht auch Sorge trüb, rück zu mir, mein treues Lieb. Neig dein blaß Gesicht Sterben trennt uns nicht. Mußt du einmal von mir gehn, glaub, es gibt ein Auferstehn.' ----------- ENGLISH TRANSLATION: 'Happiness that has stayed with me, move up close beside me, my true love. In the grove evening is waning, yet you are my light and day. One heart beats uneasily against the other, [while] hope soars heavenward. How true, a mournful song. The song of the true love bound to die. I know this song. I often heard it sung in happier days of yore. There is yet another stanza - have I still got it in mind? Though dismal sorrow is drawing nigh, move up close beside me, my true love. Turn your wan face to me death will not part us. When the hour of death comes one day, believe that you will rise again.'
Lots of criticism of this performance, and I agree it's not her best. It's only fair, however, to point to another performance available here on TH-cam, from her 50th Anniversary concert. There she's able to take it slow and still have all the breath needed to float ethereal high notes.
If Kiri lacks perfection here it might be as well to consider that I first heard her in London in 1968, almost 40 years before this recording was made - I would say not bad at all after such a long and distinguished career!
Isn't it sad that people have nothing better to do(on TH-cam) than pull a singers voice/performance apart.I suspect they have very little in their lives to pass the time.You know who you are.
Oh, that's abit harsh. If you want to see this composition approached in a completely different way - which abandons the voice altogether, then why not check out the amazing rendition Nicola Benedetti gives of this with the violin. So atmospheric, and perhaps even more sorrowful that when sung. If you haven't heard it, then you must - you'll be astounded at how great it is, and what beauty Nicola Benedetti brings the piece with her violin. Timeless.
There are better versions but this is still damn good and the first one I heard leading me to seek others. Eventually the James King version and the whole opera, which I hope to see live somewhere.
Not her Best! I wonder why singers take moments like these to NOT show their very best? She could've sang Marschaillian or Capriccio, although the "ee" vowels are all too forward and missing that cushion that she used for YEARS!
As much as I love Dame Kiri and respect her artistry, this is VERY painful to hear her struggling so. But alas! Age comes to each of us. To hear this beautiful aria sung to sublime perfection, look up Beverly Sills singing it as posted here on You Tube. Io vi saluta Dame Kiri.
She is truly scraping by here. I heard all her early triumphs in London. Her voice was glorious and effortless in those days. For sheer solidity L.Price steals the show in this aria, with Fleming possibly best of all. Sill's vibrato was always too loose in my opinion.
Personally, I prefer Dame Kiri in other repertoires: the vibrato here seems useless; in my eyes the text requires more sobriety. (Obviously, it's just a subjective appreciation).
I have no idea what the "vibrato here seems useless" means. Vibrato occurs when a singer supports their voice. Vibrato isn't used. If you knew about how a voice works, you wouldn't have made this comment.
What an amazing artist. Tone, breathing, legato, diction. Fabulous.
I agree with richard. Breathtaking beautiful moving and sublime
If I’m able to sing like that after a 40 year career I will consider myself truly blessed. Brava, Kiri!
The wonderful warm timber of her voice is always a delight for me.
I love how she just makes it her own and you can really feel the profound emotions.
Just superb!!!!
I heard this years ago. Loved it forgot it. It was still there in my subconscious. I sought it found it thanks to youtube. Found more, but thank You Kiri for introducing me to this. And thank you Erick Korngold for writing it
I saw Die Tote Stadt at the New York City Opera in the 1990s. I was just blown away.
I can't believe what aspersions are being cast on this great and respected artist. Her performance here is exquisite beyond measure. The pathos and poignancy expressed in her voice is overwhelming. Listen to other versions on TH-cam and Te Kanawa clearly belongs in a superlative class. Brava!
I get why people may be dissatisfied with her performance. For one thing, Dame Te Kanawa is rushing the recitation; what's the rush? Secondly, as exquisite as her singing is, I never felt she had warmth. This aria requires lots of warmth. Yes, listen to Sills for a comparison.
It’s very personal but for me she comes nowhere near Elizabeth Schwarzkopf, nowhere near.
Prince Charles favourite opera star. If you recall he asked her to sing at his first wedding.
Brava so clean and easy at age 62 or most other ages.
That voice! I get chills whenever she explodes to that B-flat at 3:10. Just glorious.
Zauberhafte Kiri Te Kanawa -ein wundervolles Video-Bravo damekirilover-herzlichen Dank!!!
MARAVILLOSA
Joy, that near to me remains,
Come to me, my true love.
Night sinks into the grove
You are my light and day.
Anxiously beats heart on heart
Hope itself soars heavenward.
How true, a sad song.
The song of true love,
that must die.
I know the song.
I heard it often in younger,
in better days.
It has yet another verse--
Do I know it still?
Though sorrow becomes dark,
Come to me, my true love.
Lean (to me) your pale face
Death will not separate us.
If you must leave me one day,
Believe, there is an afterlife.
I have just sent Douglas Henshall, the website reference. No wonder Prince Charles is a fan of Kiri. It sends shivers down one's spine, it really does but at a time like this, it really does the soul, great wonders.
She Rules...no better voice or artist!!!!!!!!
MARIETTAS LIED
'Glück, das mir verblieb,
rück zu mir, mein treues Lieb.
Abend sinkt im Hag
bist mir Licht und Tag.
Bange pochet Herz an Herz
Hoffnung schwingt sich himmelwärts.
Wie wahr, ein traurig Lied.
Das Lied vom treuen Lieb,
das sterben muss.
Ich kenne das Lied.
Ich hört es oft in jungen,
in schöneren Tagen.
Es hat noch eine Strophe --
weiß ich sie noch?
Naht auch Sorge trüb,
rück zu mir, mein treues Lieb.
Neig dein blaß Gesicht
Sterben trennt uns nicht.
Mußt du einmal von mir gehn,
glaub, es gibt ein Auferstehn.'
-----------
ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
'Happiness that has stayed with me,
move up close beside me, my true love.
In the grove evening is waning,
yet you are my light and day.
One heart beats uneasily against the other,
[while] hope soars heavenward.
How true, a mournful song.
The song of the true love
bound to die.
I know this song.
I often heard it sung
in happier days of yore.
There is yet another stanza -
have I still got it in mind?
Though dismal sorrow is drawing nigh,
move up close beside me, my true love.
Turn your wan face to me
death will not part us.
When the hour of death comes one day,
believe that you will rise again.'
Dame Kiri Te Kananwa's German is simply pefect.
Lots of criticism of this performance, and I agree it's not her best. It's only fair, however, to point to another performance available here on TH-cam, from her 50th Anniversary concert. There she's able to take it slow and still have all the breath needed to float ethereal high notes.
sick of couch potato critics who've never done any of this!
If Kiri lacks perfection here it might be as well to consider that I first heard her in London in 1968, almost 40 years before this recording was made - I would say not bad at all after such a long and distinguished career!
The last time a song from opera became really popular. (German: Schlager.) - Heinz
Isn't it sad that people have nothing better to do(on TH-cam) than pull a singers voice/performance apart.I suspect they have very little in their lives to pass the time.You know who you are.
I agree with your post 100%!!
Thank You Audrey
thanks for agreeing
Brava, again.
Oh, that's abit harsh.
If you want to see this composition approached in a completely different way - which abandons the voice altogether, then why not check out the amazing rendition Nicola Benedetti gives of this with the violin. So atmospheric, and perhaps even more sorrowful that when sung. If you haven't heard it, then you must - you'll be astounded at how great it is, and what beauty Nicola Benedetti brings the piece with her violin. Timeless.
There are better versions but this is still damn good and the first one I heard leading me to seek others. Eventually the James King version and the whole opera, which I hope to see live somewhere.
This is on TH-cam complete. Check it out.
Wunderbare Kiri Te Kanawa
Not her Best! I wonder why singers take moments like these to NOT show their very best? She could've sang Marschaillian or Capriccio, although the "ee" vowels are all too forward and missing that cushion that she used for YEARS!
Hu! I normally love Dame Kiri, but this is not very musical.
Great voice, but here she is just singing notes, no feeling. Listen to Beverly Sills.
Beautiful, but listen to Leontyne Price's supernal, ethereal version.
As much as I love Dame Kiri and respect her artistry, this is VERY painful to hear her struggling so. But alas! Age comes to each of us. To hear this beautiful aria sung to sublime perfection, look up Beverly Sills singing it as posted here on You Tube. Io vi saluta Dame Kiri.
She is truly scraping by here. I heard all her early triumphs in London. Her voice was glorious and effortless in those days. For sheer solidity L.Price steals the show in this aria, with Fleming possibly best of all. Sill's vibrato was always too loose in my opinion.
Perhaps not her greatest moment. I've listened to Sills version. It's painfully slow.
Slow down Kiri….. 😅
um, she's struggling because she enters two bars early in the beginning. never was the brightest bulb on f2f he Christmas tree.
Anne Sofie von Otter's version is much better
Personally, I prefer Dame Kiri in other repertoires: the vibrato here seems useless; in my eyes the text requires more sobriety.
(Obviously, it's just a subjective appreciation).
I have no idea what the "vibrato here seems useless" means. Vibrato occurs when a singer supports their voice. Vibrato isn't used. If you knew about how a voice works, you wouldn't have made this comment.