FREDERICA VON STADE - RUSALKA (MOON SONG)

A CELEBRATION OF DVORAK.
CONDUCTOR: SEIJI OZAWA

[@alfredomedina5267]

Sublime. Best interpretation of this song, ever, at least for me. I lost count of how many times I've played this video.

[@cammywesson-cohen305]

Agreed!

[@zdenkazila8615]

As a native Czech and my mom was a soprano and her most favorite aria, this is FLAWLESS !!!!Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!!

[@ernent]

bravA, bravA, bravA :)

[@scottsutton4896]

Brilliant opera

[@jacquelinehs87]

She gives the moon to us all with her ravishing voice and her soulful . Such a loving person.

[@rbd168]

BY FAR the best rendition of the Moon Song. Her voice has soul that touches your heart.

[@normaegerland9510]

concordo plenamente ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andimaxdee]

and the heart to touch your soul - wonderful

[@dnmurphy48]

Lucia Popp also does a wonderful rendition, but this is my favourite

[@skoky76]

For me as a czech native speaker, this is one of the best love song in opera. Has very female love feelings. And performance of Von Stade is excellent.

[@Scott020357]

Me, too. Everyday...and I play my violin for this song as well.

[@caltamino]

So tell us what the lyrics mean?

[@caltamino]

And by the way I love your country Prague is such a beautiful city in the Czech people are so freedom loving

[@lenkazdeskova9925]

​@@caltamino Rusalka žádá měsíc, aby ji ukázal, co dělá její milý a aby mu řekl , že na něho čeká.

[@blueredsam]

@@caltamino you may go Google searching for Rusalka Song to the Moon lyrics Your light shines far in the heavens Over the world, wandering Gazing in human dwellings Over the world, wandering Gazing in human dwellings Silvery moon in the velvet sky Oh, once in awhile, stay with me Tell me where is my love? Oh, once in awhile, stay with me Tell me where is my love... where? Tell him, oh, tell him, silver moon That in my arms, I enfold him Tell him he dreams to tangle me Even if only for a moment Tell him in dreams to think of me Even if just for a moment Shine on in reverie Shine on him Tell him, oh, tell him I am here, waiting Shine on in reverie Shine on him Tell him, oh, tell him I am here, waiting If a human soul should dream of me May he still remember me on waking Dear moon, oh, shine for him Shine for him Shine, oh, shine for him

[@janicelivett8892]

This is the best version of Dvorak’s beautiful aria I have ever heard - what a voice…what interpretation,

[@kimrasmussen7188]

lucia popp

[@Kolonna81-83]

​@@kimrasmussen7188Лусия Поп великолепна, но я бы не решился делать между ними выбор. Они не уступают друг другу

[@benjaminrsokol]

Every time I come back to this recording, I gain more and more appreciation for Frederica Von Stade. A true artist! She is truly living this piece. The phrasing and the use of the language are impeccable. Brava Flicka

[@tommiller3017]

The most gorgeous songs I've ever heard in my life.

[@drplot1]

Oh My God! I've never heard this aria sung so beautifully. such a pure sound- not a trace of heaviness; she's got a perfect vibrato and her voice is so expressive. as an aside, she's a gorgeous woman. I feel privileged to have heard her in several roles at the MET

[@Ailsa72]

I heard her live twice. Yes, an absolutely gorgeous voice and I realized recordings simply cannot catch all the colors and subtleties in her voice. Such perfection.

[@aanchal-annaleedeprince5525]

Yes, this is a pure voice.

[@kimrasmussen7188]

lucia popp does it better. and her version has a faster pacing.

[@utahdan231]

@@kimrasmussen7188etter for you. Some say Renee Fleming. For me she’s the best with her delicate phrasing.

[@alberttenfoot]

@@Ailsa72 Indeed, she has beautiful voice and does justice to this aria, but my favourite performance is this one by Patricia Janeckova. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bojViaekeL2Sb8k

[@judithmaxfield4046]

Frederica is retired now. She is famous for her voice in perfect French. My teen son got to stay aboard her yatch moored in the Saint Francis club section of the CA delta; a routine allowed to sailing youth, given free meals and a berth for a night. When home he mentioned this and the "lady" was practicing her songs. When he descrbed her, I flipped out and asked, "is here name by chance Frederica von Stade"? He answered yes. She treated the boys like a mother. My son, a musician himself remembers it still. I collect her music and adore her still, the quality of her voice and great respect of her audience. Got once to hear her live. She is a great lady, not full of herself as some are.

[@juliaballestas423]

E no

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

What a great experience, lucky lad.

[@maryfoley124]

@@juliaballestas423 “ .

[@pilou09100]

Beautiful story. You son is very lucky!

[@jean-claudeluc2118]

Merci pour votre commentaire qui montre la merveilleuse personnalité de Frederica von Stade. J'aime beaucoup la sensibilite et la subtilite de son interprétation de ce célèbre chant a la lune. Une merveille. Votre fils a eu beaucouo de chance.

[@matthewproser6389]

Brings tears to your eyes: rich, a wonderful vibrato, each note clear and beautifully shaped, yet filled with feeling. A performance to treasure.

[@adityapurohit8232]

Absolutely, Immortal Rusalka

[@victornunesfaces]

A internet fazendo o seu melhor papel!

[@berndhuebel5665]

Oh yes Sir! The same with me! Viele Grüße aus dem Münsterland in Northwestern Germany, Bernd.

[@imonka100]

Definitely the best performance. Her voice is heavenly and pronunciation flawless. I am stunned.

[@timirish2563]

How glorious Mme. Von Stade is! A true and absolute diva--without the attitude. She is regal in beauty, talent and bearing. You may not know it, but this is the music you want to live your life to.

[@zdenkazila8615]

I may listen over and over again..angelic voice,least to say. BRAVO dear Lady.

[@yoursolo9401]

I am an old man now. Hope heaven sounds like this. Merci, Madame.

[@burtcollins239]

Very well said... Same here.. possibly would make a great funeral song for me

[@CHarveyFan1]

@@burtcollins239 I have it mind too for my funeral

[@rudihut7799]

God bless you all ya😊🙏

[@EhliyetsizPilot]

Süper cool coment

[@joelhencken]

Yes, me too. There was a point where I just started sobbing: surely heaven sounds much like this.

[@jirinalehocka3651]

Překrásné a skvělá čeština.Poslouchám stále dokola a nemohu se nabažit.

[@dnmurphy48]

Wonderful, intensely moving to bring tears to the eyes. But the Orchestra led by Seiji Ozawa should be acknowledged for its sublime and tender performance of this Aria. The combination makes this the best performance I have heard, and I have heard many.

[@hogofogo4534]

I'm Czech and I played this song by Renée Fleming, unfortunately I didn't listen and turn it off in the middle. Then I found a version from FREDERICA VON STADE. I have to say, I'm probably getting old, but in the end I cried like a child! Not to mention that no one saw me. I admire the real experience and beautiful Czech.

[@judithmaxfield4046]

Looks like we all agree on this very special Woman, one who is also very much a Lady, not a super ego as some female opera stars. !!!

[@57colliegirl]

I love her voice. Hansel and Gretel is gorgeous music and she sings Hansel. you'd like it. But my favorite rendition of Rusalka's aria is done by Czech singer--. a most exquisite voice! -- Listen "Milada Šubrtová - Rusalka" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4Ovhoxofaqaf8U

[@avivafleishman9156]

@@57colliegirl תל לא את מי

[@TheShamwari]

As above me too ?

[@thomaslucia3059]

I don't understand a word, but still my eyes fill with tears...in awe and deep emotion from such a magically beautiful aria

[@mikaelb7735]

This is pure perfection! No comparison of voices etc etc but this Song can not be sung more beautiful !!!

[@dariagavrilova1]

In my humble opinion, Lucia Popp is awesome, maybe a little more into the mood of this beautiful area.

[@mikaelb7735]

@@dariagavrilova1 She was also a superb singer. RIP!!! But still, when it comes to this aria, here we have Nr 1 performance.

[@zofiaczerczynska7935]

Version Lucci Popp (R.I.P.)is the best.

[@mikaelb7735]

Yes, very good, but not ..... "the best" :)@@zofiaczerczynska7935

[@Userzbhgu6dhj]

@@zofiaczerczynska7935номер 2 Люсия

[@Jan-km3ir]

Beautiful voice!!! As a native Czech I am surprised how opera singers can master the Czech language. It has many phrases difficult to pronunce.

[@jelenakocmankocman4644]

Im Czech, and Frederica's prnounciation is almost perfect, love her rendition, too

[@lotusbuds2000]

Flicka now an Alameda, CA resident and the most gracious and humble American artist of her caliber ..I had the fortune of being in the BARS orchestra accompanying her and some other soprano singers few years back....she had a glorious career....her voice is all about the music (not ego driver like some divas today...who might be more famous than her.....but...she is the gift from GOD...)..Thank you Flicka!!!

[@user-zq5vi4bm2h]

Obdivuji tuto zpěvačku. V českém podání klobouk dolů. Je výborná!

[@charlesbenedetti8607]

Frederica.........3 months ago my sweet wife passed away , and now as I listen to you sing so beautifully , I join with you and insert the pronoun HER where it appears. Thank you, thank you from the depths of my heart for bringing my sweetie and I together again under the light of our beautiful Rusalka.

[@saulzelikowicz9111]

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[@camblakeslee7235]

I am so sorry to hear this news. God's blessings to you and prayers.

[@larrykaufman8100]

I cried …..for the music and for your loss…..may your wife REST IN THE ARMS OF GOD ( as does my wife )

[@28460]

Que hermoso comentario. Está lleno de belleza y melancolía.

[@marie-noellegautier7287]

sinceres pensées mng

[@thomaslucia3059]

Flawless, breathtaking, haunting...SPECTACULAR!

[@blim0322]

It doesn't get any better than this. How is it possible that 89 people gave this a thumbs down? The aria is gorgeous and it could not have been sung any better.

[@melissaking6019]

Flicka is absolutely stunning and brings her unique magic and sense of atmosphere to this exquisite nocturnal aria. I love the silent, hold your breath pause at the end. Radiance incarnate. Flicka owns this aria and the orchestra sounds beautiful. The harp arpeggios at the beginning and the solo English Horn near the end are so beautiful. This is life-affirming artistry.

[@agbramm5648]

I never get tired of listening to Frederica or this aria. FVS timbre is so lovely and distinct!!

[@BearRiverBooks]

It is a timbre that conveys innocence, purity, and vulnerability. Works magically well for this song.

[@paulkuo6007]

The voice of Angel (Taiwan R.O.C)

[@dangervich]

The shot through the strings of the harp makes this a superior opera video. It helps tell the story. Exceptional passion.

[@loraross3598]

I'm a REAL FLICKA FAN!!! (I named one of my cats Flicka!) I met her (and Samuel Ramey) after a concert at Brevard, NC in 2000. In 2003, she came to Hampton, VA (where I live) for a concert. At the meet and greet party after the show, I gave her a photo of her and Placido Domingo I'd taken during curtain call of The Merry Widow at the MET. She is a MOST GRACIOUS, GENTEEL, BEAUTIFUL, TALENTED LADY!!!

[@jennywren1420]

Bravi to both her and Domingo! His Rodolfo (La Boheme) was the first I ever saw (at the New York City Opera, I think, and we both were young - though I the younger of the two), and it was unforgettable. He was magnificent as a singer and in his other roles, and though I heartily regret his apparent sexual misbehavior (was it proven that he did those things), he remains a star, and therefore memorable for me.

[@user-ek2xf6ul2l]

Величайшая певица мира, какое звуковедение, опора, дыхание. Слушать одно удовольствие!!!

[@Vipilshik]

Мне больше в исполнении Патриции Янечковой нравится, но полностью соглашусь что прослушивание доставляет удовольствие.

[@jeanmicheljoffres6475]

Quelle belle voix ! Elle apporte Paix et Joie en ce triste temps de guerres.

[@12Lukyn]

music is a connecting element, you think differently while listening (you switch your thinking), if only people would focus on what they have in common and they didn't look for differences. C'est pourquoi la mondialisation est importante, en tout, pour que les différences soient aussi minimes que possible. Seulement cela nous sauvera (et sois gentil avec la planète).

[@Ageless-yh7gv]

Nobody has ever sung it better --- and I doubt anyone ever will.

[@mikaelb7735]

So right you are!

[@cliveperks5256]

It touches the heart, strokes the hairs on the back of your next and speaks of the joy and pain of love gained and lost x beautiful ...

[@betomata4]

me to im in love with her

[@allesmogliche6795]

Her "Cenerentola" could not be beat! Brava, Mme von Stade!

[@buster3744]

Thank god for you tube clips. Happy to watch this over and over. Surely up there with the greats.

[@luvbach1]

Words can't express the beauty of this song and performance! I am simply stunned and amazed.

[@davidcambra1554]

The harpist played with the Boston Symphony. She retired from there. Two great ladies at the peak of there talent. Brava to you both!

[@claudedubos1019]

Sublime voix au timbre rarement égalé . Une interprétation au plus haut niveau ! Nous avons une Diva d'une grande beauté devant nous ! Prosternons nous .

[@margarita-kazankina]

Какая красота!!! Мурашки с первого звука!

[@traceykaiser6196]

By far the best I've heard. So effortless and natural sounds rather than overly dark or heavy. This is why she is a world renown mezzo soprano.

[@ruthlorey4794]

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[@mariaprets3270]

Die beste Russalka sang Frau netbretko

[@larrysherk]

While we remember this unbelievable performance, I also cannot imagine the dreamstate of divinity Dvorak was living in when he wrote this magic.

[@claudiafecheta4829]

Every artist has a marvellous way to deliver a musical piece. For me, the best version of this musical piece is performed by Lucia Popp.

[@zofiaczerczynska7935]

​@@claudiafecheta4829 For me too Lucia Popp .

[@janpetersson5466]

so many have been singing this aria. to me nobody has come so close to the sentiment as Frederica von Stade. i only regret that there are so few recordings available of this remarcable artist

[@AlainOllivier_num_art]

It is entirely true, this aria of Antonin Dvorak is extremely difficult to interpret because it must be expressing: sentimentality, poetry and romanticism. Also, let's pay tribute to Karita Mattila who interpreted it, in her own time, at a stage near to perfection; this is my opinion. Sincere salutations. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joG7iah-hcyer9E.

[@jeanchristopherigaud3093]

ABSOLUTLY

[@geoffreynhill2833]

Yes, she's supreme, isn't she? Geoff, UK.

[@AlainOllivier_num_art]

Thank you for your beautiful comment. I think there are no competitions or comparisons between the great singers because they are all very appreciated in their splendid interpretations. However, I invite you to listen to the Finnish, Karita Matilla (kzbin.info/www/bejne/joG7iah-hcyer9E), I find her perfect, in this sublime interpretation, just as Frederica von Stade. I also invite you to listen to the new generation of very promising singers, such as the Slovak Patricia Janeckova.

[@judithwalker9694]

You need to hear Gabriella Benackova. I don't know if her recordings match what she did on stage, but she was exquisite.

[@gheorghepascar5308]

EXCEPȚIONAL!👍🌹❤🍂🔥🍂❤🌹👏 MULȚUMESC,FREDERICA!

[@retf054ewte3]

Stade was so beautiful...

[@lifeisgood3087]

Such a tear-jerking rendition. Such beauty. Such legato. Such elegance.

[@jenniebland2737]

Douglas Chemaly was m

[@lurdescalisto8449]

So beautiful.

[@boriskrivy8422]

All that and more.

[@jamesblackwell2150]

Wow what smoothness and clarity of the voice...no wide verbrato as many singer's have.

[@evaerlebachova9734]

Neodporuji, ale zkuste si prosím poslechnout v této árii Patricia Janečková. Srdečně zdravím.

[@rooitenen]

I like it! I also like the way she sings it! She's not overdoing like many sopranos!

[@angelascanzello4434]

Diva comes from divine and this is an example of divine singing

[@operajlb562]

Fabulous phrasing, beautiful tone , and so communicative. A truly great artist!

[@ZenGrammy]

I haven’t heard anyone sing this as beautifully as she does. Exquisite. 💖Thank you. 🙏

[@mikaelb7735]

So right you are!!

[@oldgypsytap]

I can't see the keyboard for the tears. The lady has no peer in my view. Exquisite.

[@Kiman_ut]

천상의 소리, 이유없이 나는 프레데리카 폰 슈타데 성악가를 존경한다. Heavenly sound, for no reason I admire the vocalist Frederica von Stade.

[@dr2403]

I have goose bumps. I've always admired her but never heard her do this. The fact that she's a mezzo makes it so much richer, just heavenly, and flawless.

[@marleneamry4258]

A heavenly voice. .and so is the song!

[@alondra555]

¡ Qué voz, limpia , clara y potente ! Muchas gracias.

[@50ladyliberty]

Walking along the canals of Amsterdam..listening to this...nothing matters anymore

[@1000pollak]

In 2019 I saw Flicka give a master class at the Cardiff singer of the world. She was unconventional, warm and humorous, and the student improved greatly. Her early recording (LP) including a stunning "O quand je dors", made when she was heavily pregnant (so the story goes), is a landmark of vocal artistry.

[@amsterdaminprogress3799]

Wonderful. The best Rusalka I have ever heard. I come back here often for a touch of pure beauty.

[@rbarnes4076]

Since this woman broke onto the Opera scene in the 1970s, I've been in total love with her voice. Glorious tone, musicality to the stars.. just wonderful.

[@bernardcaillaud5929]

J'ai eu la chance de découvrir cet opéra très récemment programmé à Strasbourg. Malgré l'excellence des interprètes, ce niveau atteint par Frederica Von Stade me paraît difficilement surpassable. Quelle magnificence de cette interprétation, celle d'une cantatrice exceptionnelle. Toute la sensibilité slave est révélée dans cet air sublime.

[@piustwelfth]

I attended a salon at her home in Alameda, CA. She is a big supporter of young musicians and also the local parochial schools.

[@jean-claudeluc2118]

J'ai decouvert aujourd'hui "moon song" chanté par Frederica von Stade. C'est une pure merveille que je ne peux m'empecher d'ecouter et de réécouter. Il y a eu de nombreuses interprétations. Frederica Von Stade n'a peut être pas la plus belle voix mais elle chante avec une telle émotion. une telle sensibilité et une telle justesse que je la considère comme la meillleure soprano pour ce magnifique morceau de Rusalka. Bravo bravo et merci

[@pawekochanowski8164]

Ile ciepła ile piękna i ile pięknych emocjii ! Ach !!!

[@petergruener8963]

Perhaps the best interpretation there is. She sings with her heart. Gorgeous.

[@stevekadrazan6872]

Not. Milada Subrtova - best interpretation.

[@loyvonderloych7168]

Sie hat eine schöne klare Stimme. Hervorragend, Bravissimo!

[@TeachUBusiness]

Du hast recht. "Klare" is die wort.

[@Emjay1950]

Breathtaking!

[@desallymes]

Frederica is the best in that rendition. She respects the tempo and the spirit of Rusalka.

[@ddDD-zj1cd]

Лучшее исполнение из тех что я слышал

[@ajroz38]

She was so lovely ! She sings this beautiful aria with such tenderness and so lyrical. I love watching her.

[@aaronjorgefridman5662]

Una maravilla. El autor, la música, la orquesta y LA VOZ DE UNA GRANDE DEL CANTO

[@poppamichael2197]

Beautiful beyond words. The great Frederica and the great Ozawa.

[@alarelilirio]

Amazing... sublime..a pride of the human race ... !

[@user-to9co5jc4b]

БРАВО!!! БЛАГОДАРЮ!!! ❤

[@galesinclair2015]

She nailed it. A beautiful voice from a beautiful woman.

[@georgesthibaudeau1533]

Thank you, Madame Von Stade, for this beautiful incarnation of a young, melancholic, Bohemian girl invoking the moon to speak to her far away lover. I do not know of an interpretation that is truer to the poetry of the lyrics and the music of Dvorak.

[@MaryDeliaLynch]

Bravo forever!

[@LionelBrunet]

What a beautiful singer . What a beautiful voice. It is a great life we live when a performer like her does this magnificent rendition of this famous song.

[@kaarlosuotamo3409]

She is unic. Mankind has something to be proud of.

[@martynlewis9378]

Sheer beauty and magnificence of Frederick Von Stade’s Glorious voice here has left me was practically speechless. And crying. How can anything be this beautiful?

[@emiliahumajova5408]

Veľmi pekne Ďakujem za krásny prednes Rusalky.

[@lenkazdeskova9925]

Nejlepší Rusalka tady na KZbin.

[@blueredsam]

By far the most beautiful rendition of the piece!

[@michellehu8264]

Beautiful song and gorgeous performance

[@philipmcsweeney5253]

It's not nice to say such and such is a better singer- that's a private matter- this lady is such a beautiful singer with a beautiful voice- her voice touches my heart-she has such a gift- I'm not the best with words but when someone does that to me they are tops- just amazing

[@mariejohnson5612]

Beautiful Frederica I usher at UCB CA. A pure voice and great Mezzo. Thank yoy.

[@garyblais8602]

One of the most Beautiful events in the Opera repertoire thanks to the Perfection or Frederica and the great conductor Segi Osawa and the brilliant harpist

[@beatrizalbert4389]

Es la mejor versión de todas las que publica You tube. Federica es una mujer encantadora, a quien conocí en Buenos Aires y tiene una voz prodigiosa!!

[@adriankalil2715]

I once met this marvelous and lovely diva after a performance in Portland, OR. She was dignified and SO beautiful still. God Bless her and all she is, Such Beauty. Love you, Flicka.

[@CHarveyFan1]

The one version of this wonderful song that will bring me to tears.

[@ronaldmitaxa5007]

In many ways Dvorak has been considered in my opinion grossly under rated as a composer. Nothing could be further from the truth

[@nickdryad]

Don’t confuse under rated with under represented. Dvorak is highly rated by those like us who know.

[@zoo22u]

Perfect expression of the passion of Central Europe and the genius of Dvorak

[@marcela77777]

The most beautiful Rusalka ♥️💐

[@fernandoechavarria8482]

IF paradise sounds like this "Moon Song", the waiting line will be eternal.

[@douglasbentsen5838]

I've adored her and her voice since I was first aware of her. Her Songs of Auvergne are some of my favorites.

[@xinghwy]

I love the hush at the end before the applause starts! Like the audience needs a moment to come back down to earth...

[@terrygaedchens5928]

I was experiencing a brain massage the entire performance. Then the pause...caught me off guard.

[@azriel8549]

This is a miracle. I would propose Ms. Von Stade as world heritage.

[@jeannelange4820]

Bravo! Bravo! Ms Frederica.

[@b.j.surfdog3724]

I've just listened to several other singers do this song.....this one's the very best! Her voice is so tender and musical. Just wonderful.

[@Crassenstein]

GUTER GESCHMACK bJ; RÄSHPECKT

[@tomten8663]

Listen to the Amira Willighagen ( 2013, 9 years off age) version. She is soooooo goood and unique.

[@johntsoukas8723]

She is good but a little wobbly and shouting.Listen to Patricia Janeckova singing this at age of 13 and you won't believe your ears.

[@PeterBrodie]

B.j. Surfdog, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJLNloWpirtskKs

[@comentadoraification]

Agree

[@sydbench]

Makes me cry. UNQUESTIONABLY the best version.

[@22oonim]

Its 4 March 2023 , 3 pm, I was asked to give the time I’m leaving this comment. After years of listening to this it’s the first time I’m commenting . This is the best as far as I’ve heard. REALLY THANK YOU MADAM. I do hope the heaven sounds like this❤

[@user-wn4il6ht9u]

iisten & listen....she is a best interpreter of this song !!!