SCHUMANN Widmung - Amy Broadbent, soprano - 2014

[@JorgeMartinez-rp6bx]

Oh my god. I can’t handle this. My mom used to sing this to me every night as a lullaby. I’m crying while watching this

[@straizys]

thats lovely! my mom didnt sing but played this on piano whole of my childhood :)))

[@vonMohl]

Very good you come from a good home.

[@JorgeMartinez-rp6bx]

@@vonMohl she’s actually a Mezzo Soprano so it actually sounds more mellow than this 🤗

[@germanruiz7466]

Ohh qué hermoso dormirse con esa música cantada por su madre cada noche. Qué afortunado!❤

[@wave9255]

Same

[@saniyaverma4234]

Du meine Seele, du mein Herz, Du meine Wonn’, O du mein Schmerz, Du meine Welt, in der ich lebe, Mein Himmel du, darein ich schwebe, O du mein Grab, in das hinab Ich ewig meinen Kummer gab. Du bist die Ruh, du bist der Frieden, Du bist vom Himmel mir beschieden. Daß du mich liebst, macht mich mir wert, Dein Blick hat mich vor mir verklärt, Du hebst mich liebend über mich, Mein guter Geist, mein beßres Ich!

[@ArtsLaureate]

Christopher Koelzer on piano! Thank you for watching, listeningtoit .

[@mccarlson52]

Won't you please add his name to the information for the video? She is not performing this by herself, is she?

[@James_Bowie]

@@mccarlson52 This! Although clearly the channel owner is not paying attention to posts.

[@inavogel626]

lovely, sensitive accompaniment.

[@polinalipp6139]

👏👏👏👏

[@polinalipp6139]

Best 👏👏🌷

[@rattywoof5259]

A lovely, fresh-sounding performance. Yes, the pianist should have been named too - this was not just accompaniment. We are hearing an equal partnership of two fine musicians.

[@komperakompera2190]

I donno how I feel about this performance, everybody seems to love it. But for me personally there is something missing here. I mean I really liked the conversation between the piano and the voice. You could really tell that they were playing with this aspect on an interesting and yes fresh level. However I feel like the woman didn't give this piece the emotional and vocal depth it deserves. This song is supposed to really touch you with strongly conveyed emotions. It is supposed to just express deep affection. And I feel like the woman lacked in this aspect and well ignored it to some point. In the high notes she is very good but her lower notes feel somewhat tense and not sounding and powerful enough to convey what they are supposed to convey. But then again this is just my personal opinion and reaction to this performance. However as I said before the sometimes playful conversation between the two voices in this performance was interestingly refreshing but still missing the point of this piece.

[@laurapompeo5202]

I totally agree

[@robinpclarke]

@@komperakompera2190 I think the composition is powerful enough to be best without more expression. I guess when you have heard more emphatic versions, then this might be thought flat. Same when someone plays Beethoven 5th faster, everyone else's then seems slow!

[@yoshiro4397]

@@komperakompera2190 I like the way she is so natural, simple and does not exaggerate.

[@karinfriedrichsartistkunst8448]

I sang this song in concerts often, especially for my beloved husband!

[@nicholsoncartoons7523]

You my soul, you my heart, you my bliss, O you my pain, you my world in which I live, my heaven you, to which I float, O you my grave, into which my grief forever I've consigned. You are repose, you are peace, you are bestowed on me from Heaven. Your love for me gives me my worth, your eyes transfigure me in mine, lovingly you raise me above myself, my good spirit, my better self! English translation © George Bird and Richard Stokes, The Fischer-Dieskau Book of Lieder, pub. Victor Gollancz Ltd.

[@tirtamjuandy1689]

Thankyou very much 🙏🙏

[@tony_park_93]

Thanks!

[@wilsonl2605]

Bravo to have your translation

[@paulgdlmx]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you so very much.

[@lblack5187]

This performance stands out to me. Excellent, plus Amy's smiling warmth is joyful to view. Also, she seems as though to be a very lovely lady.

[@MichaelCWBell]

Such a beautiful gift from the heart of Schumann.

[@charlesparker6167]

As a German native speaker I can understand the text very well. Well done!

[@sukholmes1066]

When you study voice you have to spend lots of time to learn the correct pronunciation...❤❤

[@achimrecktenwald9671]

Yes, her pronunciation ist very good. She should perhaps train a bit more the difference between the pronunciation of 'sch' and 'ch' in words.

[@alphakwok88]

Widmung Friedrich Rückert You my soul, you my heart, You my rapture, O you my pain, You my world in which I live, My heaven you, to which I aspire, O you my grave, into which My grief forever I’ve consigned! You are repose, you are peace, You are bestowed on me from heaven. Your love for me gives me my worth, Your eyes transfigure me in mine, You raise me lovingly above myself, My guardian angel, my better self!

[@blackpoolram]

My favourite Schumann Lied. "Ave Maria" skilfully embodied within the accompaniment ending.

[@republiccooper]

Really wonderful. Singer and pianist, really wonderful.

[@glb289]

So refreshing! I could listen to her all day long!

[@abirdthatflew]

Amazing! Brilliant! Bravo! What a beautifully natural voice and delivery. Outstanding!

[@rachellebosua8549]

Lovely sound from Amy and the pianist, beautiful! Lovely synergy.

[@brucejackson4219]

A very gentle & tender rendition of this masterpiece.

[@mikekeyes6102]

This is a remarkably lovely interpretation, so fresh and natural.

[@aepk1]

wonderful diction, beautiful voice, lovely presentation.

[@tessgregory987]

I've heard this many times but this seems to me to be perfect Lieder - the piano watching the singer and they do the whole thing together. It was wonderful. Thank you to both soprano and pianist.

[@tvndvne]

So beautiful. ✨ It reminds me of my Mother.

[@charlotteelenore1399]

i did this song for solo and ensemble festival last month and i’m a junior in high school. this video helped me learn the pronunciation! thank you!!

[@James_Bowie]

Absolutely beautiful rendition. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@fourstrings48]

Direct and natural. What strikes me about this performance is that it is far gentler, more intimate, and less declamatory than what one generally hears in this Lied. And without wishing in the least to denigrate other versions, I must say that (at least to my mind and ears) this approach works very well.

[@dlefil1364]

@David Steven Tabbat Unexpectedly, female voices work better than males'ones with this Lied

[@suzannesadiiqa]

@@dlefil1364 Why unexpectedly? This was a song of dedication from Schumann to his new bride Clara and as such was an intimate lied which to my mind is sung better by the ladies.

[@dlefil1364]

@@suzannesadiiqa I agree with you!! I suppose that when I wrote this msg I had listened to males'voices the I didn't like compared to this one.

[@laurequesada164]

You're totally right: this Lied tends to be performed with too much solemnity. As a matter of fact, solemnity being already in the score, there's no need at all to stress it...

[@brucejones3308]

Elegantly stated, David. I am a performer as well. The world is big and lots of room for differences.

[@nkliewer]

Beautiful performance. Beautiful instrument!

[@mateushayasaka]

very emotional pianist!!!

[@InvestingForTomorrow24]

Stunningly beautiful, both the song and the performer.

[@StephanieOhearlybird]

Amazing!! This is the best version of Widmung I've ever heard

[@sohrab_iq8161]

This was beyond perfect .. ❤👏

[@Vivaldilover]

I love love love her voice!

[@piano6861]

Gorgeous voice and performance!

[@JoelCastleton]

Good job Amy and Chris! Stunning, beautiful performance!

[@jimc1466]

Beautiful both are excellent

[@palmatoscani9259]

Stunning! This difficult lied feels so easy and natural to you as if you had composed it. Many wishes for a very rewarding career to a true artist and and beautiful human being

[@nicholsoncartoons7523]

You my soul, you my heart, You my rapture, O you my pain, You my world in which I live, My heaven you, to which I aspire, O you my grave, into which My grief forever I’ve consigned! You are repose, you are peace, You are bestowed on me from heaven. Your love for me gives me my worth, Your eyes transfigure me in mine, You raise me lovingly above myself, My guardian angel, my better self! Translations by Richard Stokes, author of The Book of Lieder (Faber, 2005)

[@leo17921]

no need to send the same thing 2x

[@laureenfalco2035]

Beautiful voice!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

It becomes feelings to which the soul is deeply wrenching when this tune is effective. I could not repay my mother at all.

[@LiliyaSholomey]

Spectacular!!!!!🎶🎹👏👏👏👏👏🥳🎉❤️

[@franzlisztish]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@CreenCB]

Amy! I am assigning this to a student and I'm sending her this recording. You sound incredible. Beautiful interpretation.

[@hannahryan1500]

ironic-- I was just assigned this piece and this was the recording sent haha!

[@MM-it6nt]

素晴らしい！！ Wunderbar！！

[@soniacbpav]

Maravilhosa interpretação desta melodia encantadora 💖♥️👏👏👏

[@taes_sugakookies1016]

I have to sing this song for a thing called Allstate and this really helps and she has a beautiful voice🥰🥰😊😊😊

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Hello. Your performance and sensitivity are superb. This is one of the best performances of this wondrous song I have ever heard. You feel it absolutely. Congratulations to both of you. :-)

[@mervynhardy6161]

What a lovely singer.

[@marcel950]

Le chant magnifique la robe la coiffure tout est vraiment super bravo

[@davetubervid]

Enjoyed it very much

[@VeryMerryLou]

Mygawd!!! This is heavenly!!!

[@listeningtoit]

Miss Broabdent: I´m delighfully surprised. A very sincere and musical rendition of this perennial favorite lied. The pianist is up to your brilliance. His name should have been on the general information. I´m a voice teacher (vocal technique and repertoire) at the Rio de Janeiro Music Conservatoire. Wish you succes in your carreer. You will certainly become a star, which you deserve! Sorry for my English...

[@inesguedes4175]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 beautiful 😍

[@lispwizard]

Lovely. Congrats to both.

[@margarethansen7480]

Unique interpretation❤❤❤❤

[@andrewgibbon-williams7974]

What a lovely looking girl. What a lovely voice. One hopes she will go far.

[@James_Bowie]

She has! Check out her web page.

[@albacrea7254]

DEDICA Tu mia anima, tu mio cuore, tu mia gioia, tu mio dolore, tu mio mondo, in cui vivo, tu mio cielo, dove volo. O tu mia tomba, dove ho sepolto per sempre il mio affanno. Tu sei la pace, tu sei la calma, tu mi sei stata mandata dal cielo. Che tu mi ami, questo mi rende prezioso, il tuo sguardo mi ha trasfigurato, amandomi tu m'innalzi sopra me stesso, mio spirito bello, mio io migliore!

[@danawinsor1380]

I recently read that those two short phrases towards the end following the singer's last note, are the opening phrase from Schubert's "Ave Maria." Schumann included this because the "Ave Maria" was Clara's favorite of the Schubert songs.

[@FranciscusMinimus]

¡Que belleza y que naturalidad¡

[@Vivaldilover]

WONDERFUL AMY! BEAUTIFUL AND A WONDERFUL PIANIST ALSO!

[@keynahmariesimmons6938]

Just beautiful.

[@SadaraDharmacari]

indeed! fabulous.

[@robinpclarke]

I play piano and can't sing, so I feel ok here stating that great singing is much harder to find than great piano-playing. AB here gives one of the best performances of Widmung, perhaps the best. Perhaps if the sound was less distorted on Amy Elling's that would be equal.

[@constantinrusu3229]

A lot of thanks and kisses, my beautiful Soprano!

[@Dylonely_9274]

Gorgeous.

[@서강석-s1t]

Very good!

[@Cbiscuola]

Congratulations. Purelly beutifull.

[@mmdeguti2509]

Beautiful!!!

[@danawinsor1380]

This was lovely! Brava! Yes, please credit the pianist.

[@zivauri]

[@davidwall6020]

what can i say...brilliant

[@정윤성-h1d]

AMY. ....... Fighting !

[@ivanbeshkov1718]

Excellent.

[@paulgdlmx]

Fabuloso

[@ellexmera]

Fantastic, brava

[@Popkeable]

Einfach wunderschön!! und gutes Klavierspiel!!

[@hilliefeitsma3617]

Bin damit einverstanden.

[@hectoraguilera9608]

Magnífica!

[@mattbod]

I don’t understand German but the melody is beautiful: very moving.

[@lisztme6001]

Captivating!

[@tigerarmyrule]

She sings beautifully and looks gorgeous.

[@tenorschofield]

Wunder Amy Broadbent!!!Brava!!!

[@michaeltraub3614]

The voice sometimes fades on short syllables. Otherwise sung with the necessary intensity.

[@Ryszard-o8k]

❤❤❤

[@spykeebrar6973]

Very good

[@mefirst5427]

This is a very difficult song to sing, bravo!

[@falldog9]

Glorious.

[@andriesbartels3454]

wonderful diction

[@lblack5187]

This seems well done, Christopher.

[@James_Bowie]

Seems ????

[@ASmarterThanAverageSeel]

Wow I can’t believe once I sung those exact words

[@itslozo95]

Is this part of a graduate recital? Wonderful interpretation and voice!

[@ArtsLaureate]

Undergrad -- senior recital!

[@itslozo95]

Arts Laureate Incredible!

[@sarainesm]

Maravillosa,

[@davidwall6020]

ab fab Iike your Poulenc as well... superb

[@WhoKnowsMatrix]

im here cause i need to ding this as an assignment and honestly, thats not about to happen

[@andreasantos717]

We’re doing this for our chorus concert, I’m in 6th grade.....

[@gmailgmail7891]

I sang this for a competition, and the judge told me I shouldn't be smiling while singing this song since it's supposed to be sad. Whaaaattt

[@lifeitjio9620]

Um. I'm working on this piece with my voice instructor right now and... Schumann wrote this for his wife... Yeah, the judge is sincerely incorrect.

[@mccarlson52]

Sad?! That's crazy! It's ebullient, ecstatic, and enthralling!

[@Dhyatt61]

Somebody, Somewhere brought me here. Beautiful. ❤

[@chicagofineart9546]

Liebe Frau(lein) Broadbent: Du machts mir noch wieder jung. Was mehr kanst ich sage?

[@UnaMoscaEnLaPared]

❤

[@keyo9717]

美しい

[@alexanderkutaladze5334]

Молодец❤

[@MrElevatormusic99]

Beautiful! Pitty it's such a short version of this masterpiece...

[@fourstrings48]

So far as I know, this is not a "short version." The song itself is very short, just as we hear it here.

[@wishfullthinkn6837]

David Steven Tabbat: You are right....the way to double the length in a program is to sing this in another language, such as my lyrics in English... done as a hymn.

[@kk-nm5sd]

Lihat ini gara2 webtoon Nathaniel ❤️carol #tweening

[@spykeebrar6973]

Pianist is good too

[@James_Bowie]

Christopher Koelzer, piano

[@thomasmaze9156]

I love this, but can someone explain me why the Liszt piano solo transcription of this lieder is nearly twice longer ?

[@James_Bowie]

Because it was written as a bravura piece for piano alone.

[@EinsteinFelinto]

Graciosa!