"Presentation of the rose" - Lucia Popp & Brigitte Fassbaender

Lucia Popp - Sophie
Brigitte Fassbaender - Octavian
"Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren" or "Presentation of the rose"
from Der Rosenkavalier
composed by Richard Strauss
Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Conducted by Carlos Kleiber

[@MrMichaelvier]

Der Richard Strauss konnte himmlisch schön komponieren.❤❤❤...Lucia Popp und Brigitte Fassbaender himmlisch schön singen...und Carlos Kleiber mit dem Bayrischen Staatsorchester himmlisch schön musizieren. und dazu noch eine wunderschöne Inszenierung ..warum ist das in der heutigen Zeit soooo selten geworden 😪😪😪???? danke fürs posten

[@dietmargnatowski3626]

Lucia Popp a divine Sophie - beautiful singing

[@andreysimeonov8356]

This is Strauss at one of his best.

[@user-bk5wc8if7s]

Bravo.....Musik und Gesang in Vollendung...keine Steigerung möglich ❤

[@cantanteporsiempre]

Oh my God, Fassbaender looks so marvellous as Octavian.

[@tiggywinkle20]

I agree and so does Sena Jurinac too!

[@operaloverhro3407]

@@tiggywinkle20 da sind die Kommentare wahrscheinlich etwas verirrt, Jurinac sang neben Schwarzkopf und Rothenberger, hier sieht Fassbaender neben Lucia Popp phantastisch aus. Und doch klingen die beiden Octaviane/ Octavians in ihrer jeweiligen Aufnahme phantastisch, ich würde nicht wählen wollen, musikalische Geschenke.

[@enriquerivera3140]

Der Rosenkavalier is the opera that never gonna get old. The customes, music, stage, etc. The magnificent of this opera be current no matter when you see a performance, may be 100 years ago or further.

[@zava0]

Lucia Popp, ach... Krystallklang, der die Welt einen schöneren Ort macht. Einfach unvergesslich. Gänsehaut jederzeit!

[@martinrussell1516]

This is one of the most sublime moments in opera...

[@mauricioferraz7066]

Sure!!!! And Carlos Kleiber the master of all !

[@magnusjonsson1316]

It is just impossible to sing any better than Lucia Popp! Impossible.

[@bradkronen1210]

Agreed wholeheartedly.

[@wotan10950]

Look at the rapture on Fassbaender's face 2:30 when Lucia Popp sings the high-B. Pure bliss.

[@loge10]

Thanks for bringing that out. I never really studied her face at this moment (being transfixed by Popp) but it is amazing how much she expresses so subtly. Truly is pure bliss.

[@hortenseweinblatt1508]

Oh .... excellent. Thank you.

[@Josh-Si]

Wasn't it a "b" and not a "d" she sang? She can reach the high f but here it was just a "b " I think 🤔 Or maby my piano should be tuned again 😂

[@gutenbrunn6973]

I could not agree more!

[@Feisenbach]

@@Josh-Si Yes, you're right. There are no high D's in Sophie's part.

[@RWFOhrenschmausiger]

Einfach die beiden Besten, die ich je erlebte. Danke.

[@bradkronen1210]

This is a moment of musical perfection that is timeless. Not only are Fassbaender and Popp beyond stellar each in their vocal prime but the details both add to their roles! Such as in the very beginning where Popp is flitting about unsure about what to do next but at the last possible moment bows in time PERFECTLY when Octavian makes his official entrance - Utterly Delicious.

[@alexmacias]

This is sublime. Lucia Popp was one of the best singers of the last century. Thanks a lot for sharing this gorgeous video.

[@LaDameDeMonteCarlo]

Evey woman can fall in love with the Octavian performed by Brigitte Fassbaender : she is GREAT and her singing is marvellous , light , nice and warm , technically the best - I think Mlle Fassbaender is the MUSIC ! I know today she makes prestigious Master Classes : I would pay a year of my life to get there to attend her Lessons . Thanks a lot Miss Fassbaender for all the wonderfull years you gave to us of beautyfull Music and Singing !

[@willdon.1279]

And at least this guy!

[@kakaduty]

Oh WOW Brigitte Fassbänder is soooo sweet and gentle...

[@mckavitt13]

Fassbender's acting is perhaps the best of all the Octavians. Whew!

[@buffalosmoke]

+mckavitt13 yes, truly

[@ruth4301]

Divine singing portrayed here. Absolutely magnificent!

[@HeavenlyLights]

2:31 - 2:40 ish …ach mein Gott Herrlich❤ Adore the opulent staging. Please bring back elegance into our 2023 opera world.

[@willdon.1279]

Yes - the guards in their uniforms, so splendid! And the whole set...

[@Krampasch]

Lucia and Brigitte: Amazing!!!

[@Krampasch]

Lucia and Brigitte = a Dream!

[@anditag508]

That is pure heaven, it always brings me to tears.

[@puppetoz]

A truly lovely rendition by two great artists- to see Lucia Popp again is a treat beyond words.

[@treverx]

Welch göttliche Stimme - welch faszinierender Richard Strauss…

[@3000waterman]

Inevitably, the tears stream down my cheeks. The notes of the gods. It hardly seems possible that the nation that produced such utterly, utterly sublime moments could almost immediately impose such overwhelming evil upon the world.

[@frogmouth]

Superb. You see Octavian melt when Sophie floats that beautiful voice into the stratosphere. Great acting, very restrained and musically gorgeous. Love the little smile as Oktavian realises the presentation was a winner

[@ruuddh1091]

Sophie, not the Marschallin 😉

[@tombeckett8760]

You all MUST notice the brilliant acting moment at 3:22. Lucia either whispers something to Brigitte, or brushes her face with her lips, or, as she's doing with the rose, smell her. And BOOM they are in love. Of course sung brilliantly by both of them, but also acted brilliantly by both.

[@loge10]

It is a magic moment -

[@willdon.1279]

A coup de foudre!!!

[@sandywaddell4303]

How did Lucia Popp make Sophie’s rapturous, soaring line look so easy?

[@davidpark5840]

Wahre Eleganz ist zeitlos.

[@MonsieurLu77]

Wundervolle Besetzung! Lucia, Du hast eine tiefes Loch hinterlassen. Ich verbeuge mich tief vor Deinen Leistungen!

[@wolfgangtrubshaw5549]

You two moon-ers probably haven't heard the "news" yet. Satan brought her back in a pre-prepared vessel, knowing she'd get killed: Do yourselves the favor and google a so-called "human" called Jeanette Biedermann. And try to see through the make-up. Remind you of anyone?! Then check her IMDB and understand Satan's own sense of "humour" in her roles and the name of the series she's been in … And then spread the word! Aaaaaaaargh! *Popp is back* … Quasi: Pop(p)o - that's _back_ you know?! (In German.) And with you _mooning_ her …

[@shin5chan55]

I miss this beautiful production from Munich a lot, and wonder why they finished it after more than 45 years in their repartoire. What a pity!

[@Macrodermagigas]

Ist wie ein Gruß vom Himmel ...

[@timbruneau6602]

In a word…GLORIOUS!

[@helenamatias5]

I love Lucia Popp 😀

[@arturocastillo7068]

Cuando Strauus da en el blanco es DIVINO . Lucia Pop y Fasbender GENIALES

[@hollabelle]

Fassbaender is a great actress

[@suzanneetmoi]

Thank you for this- those glorious voices in one of the most beautiful setttings. just sublime...

[@ulrikemorollo6872]

Unbeschreibilch !!! Himmlisch !!!!

[@ludwigna78]

Quasi 7 minuti di musica sottratti al paradiso e donati al mondo. Dio ci ha mandato Carlos Kleiber a dirigerla diffidandoci dal seguire falsi profeti. Unico, inarrivabile, immenso Carlos!

[@robertoramossempere7252]

Lucia Popp y Brigitte Fassbaender todavía no han sido superadas en este duo. Sus voces perfectas, su identificción con los personajes, la batuta de Kleiber y la música de Strauss se conjuran de tal manera que consiguen el milagro de pensar que estamos en el paraíso y que el resto del mundo no importa.

[@primalamusica3]

Magnificent ! Such bliss ! Soo beautiful ! Brigitte Fassbaender is not only an outstanding singer, but also such a great actress! I saw this production and cast many years ago in Munich . Thank you!

[@margaretegro5495]

Die oper der rosenkavalier habe ich mindestens 30mal gesehen,auch mit verschiedenen sängerinnen und sängern, aber diese, gesungen von lucia popp und brigitte fassbaender ist mir die liebste.der zarte schläfenkuss von lucia hat mich sehr berührt u.a.

[@willdon.1279]

Some fine performances of this magical scene, but Lucia and Brigitte are the top for me. Brigitte's reaction was priceless. :-) Edit, Feb 2023 - I must add, the scene and chorus were stunning - the officer's uniforms splendid... 🙂

[@buffalosmoke]

totally agree, Brigitte's expressions, her breathing... she was feeling all of it .... and looked stunning I have to say. This performance should never be forgotten..or lost.

[@willdon.1279]

@@buffalosmoke Love Brigette too. Listening to Rosenkavalier on UK Radio 3 now. 🎵😊😊

[@mildredgrossman5653]

beautiful voices........................................................

[@BazzasBest]

Two supreme ladies - two sumptuous voices. TY

[@edwardtodd9734]

My first Rosenkavalier at Covent Garden in 1971 has Popp and Fassbaender with Jurinack as Marshallin. Totally overwhelming. But afterwards wished that I knew the piece before to appreciate how good it was. Great that we have this film, and great to see Gwyneth as Marshalling, who I later saw at CG, but would love to be able to see Sena's Marshallin

[@ndal_1124]

I always tear up at the 'Wo war ich...' so beautiful.

[@AnaLuiza-rl9ee]

Figurino esplêndido.. Vozes divinas....

[@nevillemignot1681]

Perhaps this is the greatest gift from Strauss, that he can give that he can highlight both the voices in a duet?

[@federricoilgrande]

Incredibile Fassbaender, il miglior Octavian mai ascoltato da me ::))

[@jbell0243]

Everyone is here for the moment the soprano floats up to “that” note but I’m here for the glorious duet with that rich mezzo intermingled.

[@berlinman46]

Just So wonderful -Lucia we miss you peace and love XX

[@ssballs]

Aah,Lucia Popp.Grazie!

[@mckavitt13]

Let's not forget Anneliese Rothenberger's Sophie, imho right up there w Popp (taken from us too soon). The other Sophies mentioned are v. fine, but this is ART at the Center of heART.

[@michaelhaddleton2739]

A Queen amongst sopranos .

[@CafeMarx]

Extraordinario. R. Strauss logra satisfacernos a los que nos gusta la música del siglo XX y a los que gustan del clasicismo.

[@margaretegro5495]

Himmlich,nicht irdisch,engelgleich lucia popp. Herrliche brigitte fassbaender. Ein unvergleichliches Paar .

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Presentación de la rosa...!!! Bellísima escena..!! Música y voces exquisitas..!!!

[@carolachristineoppermann4529]

zum Weinen schön

[@franzxaverries6661]

Wir waren damals in einer dieser Kleiber-Aufführungen in München. Und ich gestehe - ja, wir haben geweint.

[@evelynejuven54]

sublime 😃

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

MARAVILLOSA ESCENA Y ARIA DE LA PRESENTACIÓN DE LA ROSA...!!!

[@anditag508]

OMG, that is paradise compared to the scenery sh... we see today

[@yaelpalombo4093]

Lucia Popp Divina💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹😪

[@gaetangroppi1112]

Simply the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yaelpalombo4093]

@@gaetangroppi1112 ❤️🙏🙏🥰

[@GoetheGal]

This is pure bliss....sigh.....:)

[@HerrIssyvoo7]

Simply the best!

[@andysbg77]

Ist's ein Traum, kann nicht wirklich sein......

[@loicrenier7619]

Le moment le plus magique!

[@mteresasop9564]

The chemistry is ✨

[@corlyssd]

@tenore23 Amen. There's never been a better Sophie, or Susanna either for that matter.

[@user-vz4fy8uw9y]

Можно смотреть и слушать этот эпизод до бесконечности!

[@markuspillukat2041]

HIer steht eine halbe Amalienburg auf der Bühne: Eines der schönsten Bühnenbilder die ich je gesehen habe. Auch eine Königin hat es schon bewundern dürfen und es blieb nicht zerstört vom Regietheater-Unsinn. Bisher... Doch geht es hier mehr um die Stimmen: Bis viele Meter weit standen die Menschen auch in bitterer Kälte dafür das hören zu dürfen beim ehemaligen Behelfsbau. Ich werde das nie vergessen. Viele hatten nicht mehr das Glück Karten zu bekommen.

[@nicholasclifford2383]

I love that bit about "es blieb nicht zerstört vom Regietheater-Unsinn." And I'd be willing to bet that the set designer was inspired by the Amalienburg.

[@munichpeter]

In der Zwischenzeit leider doch. Zumindest ist es noch eingelagert und noch nicht zerstört.

[@jmiller05]

Those wonderful pianissimos at 2:57

[@waltermontani1621]

che meraviglia!!!

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Maravillosas voces.

[@hermanjoseph2043]

why compare--just enjoy Popp and Fassbender in this scene which as far as I am concerned is supreme --

[@gaetangroppi1112]

Certainement le plus bel enregistrement de Carlos Kleiber, avec "son" Tristan und Isolde" avec Margaret Price...

[@carlosalbertocordoba7595]

sublime

[@lukasmiller486]

I always remember those descending dissonant chords in the duet. I’d love to find a piano arrangement of this part of the opera.

[@christopherstock5280]

Too bad Strauss never heard Lucia Popp sing his music. He would have been proud.

[@MrKlemps]

Popp leaves Barbara Bonney in Kleiber's 1994 performance with the VSO way up the track, and the whole episode is in t this earlier performance with the Bavarian SO, more free and, especially with Fassbender, more dramatically convincing. This is living, breathing stuff, whereas the VSO performance seems a trifle cautious, very correct but more wooden.

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Maravillosa escena y Aria de El Caballero de la Rosa..!!

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Maravillosa escena y Aria de la presentación de larosa

[@AA-kb7kl]

Lucia kisses Brigitte at 3:22. Brilliant acting.

[@loicrenier7619]

Ma plus grande émotion dans un siège d'opéra.

[@loge10]

This has never been surpassed. Popp's rapture is heaven on earth. So sad she is no longer with us. I do wonder about the negative votes -- it either means that the people either don't like the performance, have another performance (or performances) that they like better, or don't like the music at all. While it is a matter of taste, I would hope a negative vote would only be used in a post like this when the viewer feels the performance is poor or they disagree on how it's done. And I just can't see how anyone would think that here - even if they have other performances they prefer. I wish they would at least post s comment to explain their negative vote. I'm all for a civilized "discussion" on such matters. Otherwise, the negative votes are a mystery...

[@willrobinson1229]

Wow, this is good. :)

[@chrischris4028]

Another lavish production, that has been gone.

[@urquisabicalho5047]

boa tarde NapatMusic. estou ouvindo e apreciando "Presentation of the rose", sugestão do Regente Fabio Michetti da Filarmônica de MG e como sempre na escuta. obrigada.

[@buffalosmoke]

omg 2.28 - 3.03 ....

[@mthwyang]

Can't agree more...'himmlische' indeed!

[@anditag508]

C'est le paradis, par rapport à la m..., qu'on présente aujourd'hui

[@juliobalaguerferrer4102]

👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@MichelleToscano3010]

Tenho gosto em assistir.💝❤

[@shin-i-chikozima]

It is coming of felicity that now can hear the wonderful vocal of the late soprano Qeen. Are you who listen to this music a person of what country ？Voce esta assistindo que este video e do pais ？

[@mjdares2749]

You don't know any English. Why use it??

[@spn1007]

I adore Popp. Battle was also wonderful and I had the luck to see her with Troyanos and Lear (her 2nd to last performance at the Met). I think it's all just degrees of greatness when it comes to them and Stich-Randall. I also love Bonney on the two videos she's in. though vocally she may not be at quite the same level, her portrayal of girlish exuberance is dead on. Especially in the TeKanawa, Solti video, which is 10 yrs. earlier than the Lott, Kleiber one.

[@jorgeloffler9567]

Popp la mejor Sophie; Fassbaender solo medio pasito atrás de Jurinac

[@simonkawasaki4229]

People say that Rosenkavalier takes significant steps away from Elektra. While that may be true in some aspects, the orchestration is still just as marvelous, and the vocal writing here can be more easily appreciated.

[@seymourfroggs]

This is so funny (speaking as someone who thinks LP is perhaps the greatest voice ever, and above all, the one that gives me the most pleasure). The costumes are superb, the orchestra has the microphones - but the singers are "in another room". So we're left looking. LP's expression, rather supercilious close up, is presumably meant to be pleasant surprise. BF squirms a little, waiting her turn. Etc. Bet it was great from the Orchestra Stalls, though.

[@erniebakeswell9623]

Munich 1979

[@peterwollenberg3324]

1972, during the Olympics. Been there. The most impressive opera night of my life.

[@MaxJosefStrauss]

Da steht doch Carlos Kleiber am Pult?

[@franzxaverries6661]

Ja.

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Preciosa aria

[@robert72744]

I adored Popp and loved Fassbänder. I revere Kleiber, an amazing artist...a genius. I was so fortunate to have been on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera with all three of these artists. However, I must say that Maestro Kleiber's tempi in this excerpt are just too fast. When he conducted Rosenkavalier at the Met this section was still too fast, but slower than this rendition. Nevertheless, of course, this is great music-making.

[@sonderbarding.]

It’s in the score! Just about everyone else does it too slow

[@waltermontani1621]

@LohengrinT Gewissssssss!!!!!!!!!

[@georgeionita7307]

Who ca-n give a negative bote to music ? If They don' like they should not listen ar all . I compare diffrent performances of the same opera and in the end like all moments . None îs less than the other .

[@MrSunflowersongs]

Err...Can someone please tell me what year is this recording?

[@carlosurbanejasilva1881]

I'm afraid Lucia Popp spoilt all other Sophies for me. After hearing her both here and in Bernstein's studio recording all other Sophies pale in comparison.