Der Rosenkavalier: "Hab mir's gelobt" (Fleming, Schäfer, Graham)

Trio from Act III of Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier." Renée Fleming (Marschallin), Christine Schäfer (Sophie), Susan Graham (Octavian). Production: Nathaniel Merrill. Conductor: Edo de Waart. Taken from the 2010 Live in HD transmission.

[@hoodroberts]

I weep uncontrollably every time I hear the Final Trio from Der Rosenkavalier. Every . . . single . . . time. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Some time ago I was talking to a friend about the Final Trio and I was tearing up just thinking about it.

[@sabinazarbailova816]

BEAUTIFUL ❗

[@zenkuriyama8516]

I keep coming back to Fleming's B-natural at 3:33. What a truly spectacular and full-bodied sound. Given the compositional texture, I imagine Strauss intended that note to pop out "amidst the fray" in the climax (Sophie sings the B-natural a measure earlier and then the Marschallin's generally heftier voice picks it up, singing above Sophie's G#). As a long-time lover of this trio (like many reading this) I've listened to many recordings--all different, all bringing different aspects of beauty. But nothing quite parallels Fleming's B-natural here. It's really just remarkable.

[@SteveL2012]

That note stands out for me too. Fleming is a miracle.

[@bikerd72]

from 3:20 onwards for me ....and I can listen to it on repeat for quite a while!!! 🤩💓

[@LohengrinO]

Vocal Line of absolute perfection even in this slow reading. Renee Fleming has a Miracle inside her throat

[@michelekett8450]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written for voice. Especially with Rene Fleming.

[@mozartelfe5307]

This is too magical to be real. Seriously. How can HUMAN BEINGS be the origin and executing forces of this pure gold???

[@rogerknox9147]

Re: "the origin . . . of this pure gold:" From years of composing and music analysis I can say there many levels to consider in great opera. For example, where Sophie and Octavian embrace (4:52 ) after the Marschallin's departure, there is an amazing, unexpected orchestral sound and harmony (technically a G major chord in second inversion). It has a sense of expansiveness, of a new vista -- a second inversion chord has the fifth rather than the more stable root note in the bass (lowest part). Strauss is a master of intricate inner voice motion, which prolongs this single chord for a very long time! Doesn't that fit perfectly the expression of a new, young love?

[@orfeo2003]

I have always thought that sopranos are beings whose quest quest is to make the world more beautiful with the sound of their voices...

[@barrymorentz5190]

Undoubtedly one of the ten most glorious moments in all opera. Not much else comes close to punching such an emotional wallop.

[@pugh.joseph]

Yes, Tosca, La Traviata, Eugene Onegin, Il Trovatore and probably many others. I guess you're right that it's in the top moments but there's uncountably finite amount of those moments and they are all divine in their own ways. These moments also depend massively on who the singers are.

[@zalba5710]

@@pugh.joseph LOL stop lying

[@lindsayhall7266]

The wondrous René Fleming cuts a real, and required, dash here. What a lady!

[@cfiszbin]

Probably one of the most emotional scene in opera's history with Tosca's second act

[@orfeo2003]

Not the most emotional, dear, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. Have you heard Ms. Fleming performing Thais? Listen to the final duet.... such a bliss

[@eneagram]

Agree!!!

[@enriquerivera3140]

Dont miss Elektra

[@cfiszbin]

@@orfeo2003 sure i love it too

[@cfiszbin]

@@enriquerivera3140 Elektra feels colder

[@AndrewRudin]

What a shame this wonderful production has been retired.

[@alain0323]

We will be missing her in this legendary role. Renée you are wonderful good luck in your new endeavors.

[@arlenehathaway3076]

I was blessed to see her twice in this production over the years at the Met, always brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I see or hear it!!

[@janetflier6192]

I feel so sorry for Renee's character. What a class Act!!

[@petergallo514]

....that moment, at 3:47, when Renee steps down, a perfectly aching and beautiful moment of syncopation...sigh.

[@TenzinChodrak]

Thank you for sharing. R. Strauss music always filled with gratitude and hope.

[@hankmcaff9350]

I can't stop listening to this

[@starlingbird]

You can see Renee Fleming in this same role in the Met Opera Der Rosenkavalier on Saturday morning May 13 (early) with an encore on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm May 17 at your local movie theater. Don't miss it! Fabulous!

[@tylerresto]

I would be so emotional after this performance if I were Renee.

[@benhoogendijk63]

Astonishing! My absolute favourit piece of music. Ik always makes me cry...

[@krrainey77]

She looks and sounds the youngest of the three/ Sublime.

[@wotan10950]

The only other time I’ve been so moved, musically and dramatically, was in the trio with Gwyneth Jones, Brigitte Fassbaender, and Lucia Popp.

[@jb7164]

I’ll never forget the performance at the Met with Christa Ludwig, Regine Crespin, and Lucia Popp as Sophie, conducted by Karl Böhm. I still have the ticket stub, February 6, 1970.

[@lokmack3746]

Renee Fleming's opening is mystycal.

[@moirbasso7051]

Finally, something I like Fleming singing! This was beautiful (on her part). Thanks for posting.

[@TheReturnOfStephan1]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for posting.:)

[@brianglennhanson]

Thank you Stephen Suber for introducing me to this most beautiful opera.

[@cynthiachase3427]

OMG. Opera. Thank you.

[@cinziavidali411]

Un brano di bellezza stupefacente

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Maravilloso trío de voces..

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

R. Fleming, C. Schafer¨, S. Graham. Tres voces de oro

[@talmagebandy667]

Fleming is the greatest Marschallin.

[@aseverino]

Absolutamente maravillosa la música y las cantantes. Estoy emocionado.

[@giuliasampietro7710]

Uno spettacolo perfetto ❤️complimenti a tutti!!!

[@65attila]

So beautiful.

[@lorik_shat]

Stunning performance! Bravissimo! Thank you!

[@SoaringTrumpet]

Christine Schäfer is just sublime!

[@1931JC]

SoaringTrumpet b

[@bikerd72]

I still have to come across a better version/recording than this: the individual voices, the way they "listen" to each other and adapt their voice, the overall impression the listenere gets... it is just absolutely amazing! ❤

[@wotan10950]

Take a look at the version by Carlos Kleiber with Gwyneth Jones, Brigitte Fassbaender, and Lucia Popp. You might be pleasantly surprised.

[@bikerd72]

@wotan10950 yes and no. Technically, they do a superb job. But -for me- its missing the emotions in the voices and the "interplay" between them. Obviously, I am moaning on a very high level 😉

[@hectorberlioz1449]

Good conducting by de Waart!

[@hindrifai3549]

Wonderful - moving 4.00- 4.15 "In Gottes Namen"!

[@tomraspanti2755]

I just saw Edo De Waart do Wagner's the Flying Dutchman and it was Incredible.

[@jordipanadesribera6890]

L’art de la emoció.

[@suzanba7]

Sublime

[@leonard2k431]

Faszinierend

[@rosy3385]

Sublime ! Bravo

[@kjlee3577]

Bravo Christine !

[@DavidAsset78]

Glorious!

[@vanessalanch9704]

Stunning

[@chatbud]

Revisiting this Boxing Day 2017.

[@chatbud]

Revisiting this 26 April 2021. India now suffers a severe Covid 2nd wave with more than 300,000 cases reported in the past 24 hrs...

[@hugoalvarez5477]

Perfect.

[@pega17pl]

The more I watch the trio, the more convinced I am that Strauss would have done well to end the opera with the renunciation by the Marschallin as the climax. - Cheers, Heinz

[@windstorm1000]

I can see your point of view. Final duo a bit of anti climax

[@alan2a1l]

What? You end the excerpt right before the brilliant duet??

[@predickament]

I’m always disappointed when that gorgeous duet isn’t included as well! It’s like the cigarette after sex😊

[@starlingbird]

Go to FathomEvents.com and enter your zip code for a movie theater near you for tomorrow's performance and Wednesday.

[@cellogirl11rw55]

4:41 Go cellos! 😊❤

[@TheThegrandduchess]

With all the useless unneeded noise in the world can you imagine what we here now falling on those ears during those years

[@davefitzgerald1491]

New to opera. And I love the music when there are multiple voices singing different lyrics simultaneously. Can anyone suggest other arias like this? Thanks

[@Altonahh10]

The whole Strauss offers moments like this. The duet between Arabella and Zdenka might be interesting ("Aber der Richtige..."), the final scene of "Elektra" and since you seem to be affected by the wonderful poison Strauss could pour into our veins, just give it a try and maybe listen to a whole opera. Each one is different but they have the same in common: Wonderful parts for sopranos

[@davefitzgerald1491]

Many thanks Altonahh10 I will indeed research all of your recommendations. Again, thanks

[@gustavochams8710]

bella figlia dell'amore - Verdi, Its a great one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ome2kJ6uZcx3sMU from the same opera there is also this one. Ah!, piu non ragiono! kzbin.info/www/bejne/naOceaKnfaqdbNU

[@rogerwhite95]

Dave Fitzgerald, the quintet from act 3 of Wagner's 'Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg' unspeakably beautiful

[@AF-ie5mk]

Soave sia il vento, the trio from Mozart's Cosi fan tutte kzbin.info/www/bejne/faazeHt_nLeYe7c The trio Se al volto mai ti senti from Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5y2f3-BjbyMl5I Che soave zefiretto, duet from Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro

[@t.effing]

*träum*

[@eduardobraivein8496]

I prefer Renee Fleming's interptetation to Felicity Lott's but not to Kiri Te Kanawa's.

[@predickament]

I love both Fleming and Kiri - I named my cat Kiri - but Fleming is penultimate Marschallin for me!

[@smurf902]

I really don't like Lott in anything

[@gclef2288]

Graham is kinda lost here. Schafer and Fleming are singing a duet, Graham is just kind hoofing along. Not much ping in her voice; I prefer her (now) in french rep.

[@Lazarus1095]

I object! Three opera ladies onstage and none of them are fat?! How the hell is this thing supposed to end?

[@drbarbarabaker]

Perhaps it will last forever.

[@Altonahh10]

You mean how is Sophie´s and Octavian´s relationship to end? Listen to the music and the descending cadence, the fact they sing of two different things they have in mind...it seems that their relationship is not going to last very long and the Marschalling, bein in her mid 30`s is quite an old lady and she already resigns here

[@johnpickford4222]

Lazarus 1095: Without you hopefully.

[@Lazarus1095]

@@johnpickford4222 I meant it as a compliment. Still, I suppose I had it coming... Actually, you're right. I can't defend that. I'm just too much of a traditionalist, I suppose...

[@pugh.joseph]

This comment is the best one lol

[@piperlapap]

Some like the squeaking singing of Richard Strauss' arias - I don’t. What a recreation to hear Renée Fleming sing Verdi again with her beautiful voice!

[@franziskakre8309]

What a recreation to hear Fleming singing real music instead of screaming Verdi.

[@MrMichaelvier]

at lPaperlapp....another stupid comment from someone who doesn´t understand music :-((((

[@johnpickford4222]

paperlapip: Your stupidity just doesn’t stop: THIS IS RICHARD STRAUSS. What are you hearing in this excerpt that makes you think-oops, you don’t think-believe you are hearing Fleming “sing Verdi again.”?? Fucking idiot. You deserve Trump.

[@piperlapap]

How pleasant that RF is singing the cruel German of Hofmannsthal at least well understandable. Without her perfect articulation, listening would be a torment - as with many female singers of R. Strauss..

[@Altonahh10]

Cruel German of Hofmannsthal? You don´t seem to have a clue how beautiful his poetry is. Do you understand German?

[@MrMichaelvier]

how stupid are your comments???? cruel German of Hofmannsthal????? what kind of dumb ignorant are you??? read and learn some German or at least read a book for good sake...!!!!before writing such stupid things!!!!!

[@frogmouth]

Nonsense. Hofmannsthals German is elegant. These three are great. It is a long opera and sub or super texts for English speaking audiences is advisable.

[@ralphralpherson9441]

Behold... Lady Gaga of the 1890s.

[@NimbleNeedles]

stunningly sung. The production and costumes, are, of course, utterly out-of time but I guess it was all the rage 50 years ago. The diction of Fleming is a bit odd and things are very difficult to understand. But well, that's a typical issue with non-native speakers anyway and, at least for this part, probably doesn't really diminish the performance.

[@frogmouth]

I don't think the problem is Fleming diction . It's a combination of Hofmannsthals text and the long lines! I don't find The Marshallins arias any easier when sung by Ludwig or Schwarzkopf

[@piperlapap]

Akinetic standing around - an optimal opera for elder singers and their obese male partners.

[@MrMichaelvier]

what kind of idiot are U??????

[@johnpickford4222]

paperlapip: When people ask Why did God allow Covid19 to happen, it was to remove a worthless piece of shit like you from the earth.

[@Porn05Mouth]

I absolutely hate Renee’s costume. She sounds glorious, but looks ridiculous.

[@thomasgrass6357]

Wahrscheinlich kompositorisch anspruchsvoll und für die Sänger interessant, aber zum Anhören ein schreckliches Durcheinander.

[@MrMichaelvier]

dann empfehle ich ihnen mal das Finale 2- Akt aus Mozarts Figaro´s Hochzeit ...da singen 8 Leute zusammen.....das müsste dann Ihren geistigen Horizont komplett übersteigen!! .so einer DUMMEN KOMMENTAR habe ich selten hier gelesen?? Wenn Ihnen schon 3 Sänger zuviel sind und Sie das als schreckliches Durcheinander empfinden kann ich Ihnen nur empfehlen , beschränken Sie sich auf deutsche Schlagerschnulzen!!! Das muss man nicht denken , der Text ist egal und es singt fast immer nur eine Person , dem sollten Sie dann auch ohne grosse Probleme und geistigem Inhalt folgen können.......Ohne Worte!!!

[@Bumblebeebeebee]

@@MrMichaelvier Aber bitte nicht solche Kleinodien wie "Im Wagen vor mir fährt ein junges Mädchen", da singen ja schon zwei Leute und bereiten dem Armen Hirnweh! Rataataaratatatatat...

[@MrMichaelvier]

@@Bumblebeebeebee Recht haben Sie :-)) danke für den Beistand:-)

[@franziskakre8309]

Und die vielen verschiedenen Instrumente im Orchester, so viele Geigen und Bratschen und Celli und Klarinetten, etc.