Richard Strauß: Vier letzte Lieder

[@thomasgutknecht688]

Danke, das Beste was mir meiner Seele zugekommen ist. Was für eine Sängerin und was für ein brilliantes Orchester. Danke Richard Strauss für so schöne Lieder. Die letzten vier schönen Lieder für eine schöne Welt.

[@manfredheidmeier1519]

Einfach nur Fantastisch, was Richard Strauss komponiert hat und Anja Harteros meisterlich auf die Bühne bringt; kann es immer wieder hören und sehen!!!!!

[@christophspengler]

Großartig, einfach großartig! Nie so schön gehört!

[@dependance100]

Freut mich, danke!

[@alixander41]

Today is the first time I’ve ever listened to these songs, and I am brought to tears. To think we live in such a world where something as beautiful as this music is possible. I am but 25 years old, and it feels as though I have only just lived. This music gives me hope for the future of our world.

[@alixander41]

Thank you for posting this

[@dependance100]

Thanks and all the best for you!

[@nancyJ976]

Try listening to them in Jessye Norman's voice. It's mind-bending.

[@pedronemm]

And Jesus will give You much more... read his Words to You. ..no church, only He.

[@Rx-mn5fv]

As a non singer, I can only say that I was thoroughly impressed by the sheer beauty of the music, and that is the total blending of voice and orchestra, that I can, without hesitation, say,"Bravo! Bravo"! Magnificence from Strauss made accessible for those who choose to listen.

[@laytonjames4104]

My orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber, played these songs with Jessye Norman in the 1980's. They are deep, the poems are exquisite, and this singer does a wonderful job with them. Miss Harteros' intonation is perfect. At age 75, the import of the music/text is much more impactful than it was when I was in my early thirties. I understand and share Strauss' emotions. They are mine, too. Thanks for sharing

[@adelaidefrance9026]

very moving..

[@jamestaylor6053]

I can certainly relate to the emotions you're talking about while listening to Ms. Harteros's gorgeous interpretation of one of the most beautiful works Strauss ever wrote. I can still remember vividly when Ms. Felicity Lott singing this so beautifully with Andrew Davis and BBC SO back in 1998, I was right in front row.

[@knuthbernhardt2196]

Könnte wirklich heulen . Nein , ich heule . So sehr passend, besonders "Im Abendrot". Meine Mutter ist am Donnerstag verstorben.

[@geoffthomson1686]

So sorry :(

[@soavemusica]

JOHANNES 11: 25 "Jesus spricht zu ihr: Ich bin die Auferstehung und das Leben. Wer an mich glaubet, der wird leben, ob er gleich sturbe; 26 und wer da lebet und glaubet an mich, der wird nimmermehr sterben."

[@frankeffenberger9698]

Beautiful voice. Very moving rendition.

[@udonloews1301]

Beautiful timber and color.

[@TimAndyMik]

One of the greatest melodies written by any Strauss? The violin solo at 10:50......entranced every time I hear it! Gorgeous.

[@emmagutierrez1408]

This is so beautiful, what a wonderful rendition! Thank you very much, indeed!

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Mariss Jansons é um excelente Maestro e Anja Harteros é perfeita, como a Bayerischen Rundfunks! À Strauss não tenho palavras! Thank you .

[@signoraberenice]

Sie Ist einfach unglaublich!ein Respekt mit Musik und mit alle die seine Musik auf diese Bühne präsentiert!man kann nur froh sein,das heutzutage noch solche Sänger gibt!just wonderful!

[@martinhoch8306]

I have heard Anja with 4 letzte Lieder tonight at Tonhalle in Zürich with Tonhalle-Orchestra. She was again so wonderful. It was great music.

[@于米-z1c]

That ist right,she ist so nice Person,i See her Smile to everyone at the Performance.

[@Tenortalker]

Why are people so intolerant of live performance these days? There are several recorded versions of this piece I love for different reasons, but it is possible to set comparisons aside and enjoy this performance. I particularly like the concentration and tone colouring Anja Harteros brings to the 4th song. Live performance means the possibility of imperfections, but it also means spontaneity which is what we have here and that is precious. Thank you for posting this Ralph Joachim.

[@painstruck01]

armchair conducters are as bad as armchair generals. all they do is share their ignorance.

[@retgrimes]

@@painstruck01 agreed, KZbin, Facebook and the like are littered with people who feel that humanity is starved for their opinions. Le sigh.

[@paulheffron4836]

@@retgrimes You nailed it, Eric. It seems to be the age of narcissism.

[@Beadle_Bamford]

Very well said! Thank you!

[@bobredman2057]

There can be no encores after a performance like this because the music itself is the ultimate encore.

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[@bartvanhoeck]

Still one of my favorite versions. Thank you, Mrs Harteros, Mr Jansons and of course the great Mr Strauss. (And a special thanks to Ralph Joachim for posting this magnificent video. At least 30 of your 78.236 views are mine.)

[@ludovicpaste9951]

Marvellous rendition and interpretation ! Somptuous orchester and amazing voice ! Strauss is so difficult to sing but so splendid music. Thank's Mme Harteros.

[@mashtali1]

good performance. the conductor is wonderful too, he knows every second of the music.

[@Altonahh10]

I still don´t know how a soprano can begin the 2nd part of "Beim Schlafengehen" after this magnificent solo violin without tears in their eyes. What a joy it must be to sing this endless "Und die Seele unbewacht" when a voice can be just beautiful.

[@helgahildebrand9252]

Mit Anja Harteros gefallen mir die „Vier letzten Lieder“ von Richard Strauss am allerbesten. Sie ist so eine wunderbare Sopranistin, so ein herzlicher, bescheidener Mensch. Am liebsten erlebe ich sie mit Jonas Kaufmann auf der Bühne. Ich freue mich schon sehr auf den „Otello“ am 23. November in München. ❤️🎶🍀🍄👨‍👩‍👧🌹🌷🌻🦋

[@Simsonsimsons]

a real Strauss, wonderful light bows of conditioned musical lines. The text of the poems are very worthy. A highlight in the classical music, I love the "four last songs"

[@1931JC]

Perfectly delightful. Yes each singer brings her own skills and interpretation, and thats a lot of the fun in music.. ...

[@jamestaylor6053]

Absolutely love it ❤️ Sadly Mr. Jansons has left us for the world where Mr. Strauss depicted in this sublime music work.

[@jamestaylor6053]

PS, 289,693 is my view. I know I'll be back again.

[@Shopvac555]

What a dream to sing these pieces with a fabulous orchestra in a hall like that.

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Muito obrigado por compartilhar isso comigo. Ouvi quase todas as versões, é indubitavelmente a melhor. Vou comprar.

[@saintansele]

enchanting, sublime, awesome. A wonderful experience for me.

[@bigcedock]

Honest and straightforward performance. No excessive rubati, etc. We need more like this, all comparisons aside. Play the music, don't dramatize it, if you please.

[@geoffthomson1686]

Yes my sentiments too :)

[@MOGGS1942]

There are numerous recordings of these wonderful songs available, and I've heard most of them . For my money, Jessye Norman blows the opposition away.

[@frankstein9982]

there is no 'opposition'. Just different singers.

[@ludovicpaste9951]

L'attaque de l'orchestre sur le dernier Lied évoque un 'déchirement' du son - de l'univers ou du coeur ! - extraordinaire travail d'orchestre, quelle musique !

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Ouço e assisto essa Sinfonia e a magnífica orquestra há anos neste canal. O Sr. Ralph Joachim não pode imaginar o bem que isso faz à alma de um homem ( também músico) de 70 anos. Quando vislumbro para onde o mundo está se encaminhando, e ouço Strauss e, Im Abendrot, o solo do primeiro violino e o olhar de Anja Harteros fundem-se e atravessam a minha alma, como também em seu olhar no final. O magnífico Mariss Jansons me traz muita saudade e tudo parece etéreo. Ouvir essa riqueza quase que diariamente me faz ter a esperança de que nem tudo está perdido. Mais uma vez muito obrigado,...e saúde.

[@dependance100]

Eles falam comigo da alma!

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

@@dependance100 Sim, o Senhor está certo, ficam em nossa alma. Saúde para o Senhor e muito obrigado.

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

@@dependance100 Após dois anos, ainda estou aqui com o Sr. Agora já estou com 73 anos. Continuo muito agradecido. Saúde e paz para o Sr.

[@dependance100]

@@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923 Muito obrigado e todos os meus melhores desejos para você!

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

@@dependance100 Gratidão. Danke.

[@Isolde227]

I agree with Mauro Anastacio that we shouldn't compare singers: each has his or her own unique sound and I for one believe that Anja Harteros is one of the very best contemporary sopranos - even better then Netrebko. Her interpretation of the Vier letzte Lieder is wonderful and very moving. Perhaps the slightest bit too restrained at times, but none the less: beautiful.

[@Altonahh10]

What does "even better than Netrebko" mean? She is a mediocre singer and without comparing anybody here, she lacks any refinement that is needed for such music as "4 letzte Lieder"

[@jean-renek7964]

I love even if the orchestra is a little heavy, Anja's Lieder are simple and beautiful: like Strauss

[@geoffthomson1686]

A thoroughly enjoyable rendition. Thank you :)

[@ricardobuhrer5736]

It sounds to me when I read some of these comments, that there are a lot of frustrated artists, mainly singers, or wannabe singers, who NEVER made it in any way, and come to youtube to criticize and feel better about themselves. I particularly don't enjoy Anja's rendition of these lieder, but she is an amazing artist, and even so she performed below her level of artistry here, she is doing much much much more in this single performance than most of you frustrated singers will EVER do in your entire careers (if there should ever be a career for you)

[@mashtali1]

ricardo buhrer absolutely right. a lot of these comments are BULLSHIT. every video you see, they talk about intonation problems ! it's the new trend.

[@TimAndyMik]

ricardo buhrer BAM!

[@CapetownCarework]

wouldn't be so sure that the people criticising are nobodies... their internet foot-prints sometimes show they're THEM themselves

[@Beadle_Bamford]

Bravo!

[@elguitablo7839]

Most marvellous rendition!

[@JohnSpawn1]

0:53 Frühling (Hesse) In dämmrigen Grüften träumte ich lang von deinen Bäumen und blauen Lüften, von deinem Duft und Vogelsang. Nun liegst du erschlossen in Gleiß und Zier, von Licht übergossen wie ein Wunder vor mir. Du kennest mich wieder, du lockest mich zart, es zittert durch all meine Glieder deine selige Gegenwart! 4:32 September (Hesse) Der Garten trauert, Kühl sinkt in die Blumen der Regen. Der Sommer schauert Still seinem Ende entgegen. Golden tropft Blatt um Blatt Nieder vom hohen Akazienbaum. Sommer lächelt erstaunt und matt In den sterbenden Gartentraum. Lange noch bei den Rosen Bleibt er stehen, sehnt sich nach Ruh. Langsam tut er die grossen, Müdgewordenen Augen zu. 9:12 Beim Schlafengehen (Hesse) Nun der Tag mich müd gemacht, Soll mein sehnliches Verlangen Freundlich die gestirnte Nacht Wie ein müdes Kind empfangen. Hände, lasst von allem Tun, Stirn, vergiss du alles Denken, Alle meine Sinne nun Wollen sich in Schlummer senken. Und die Seele, unbewacht, Will in freien Flügen schweben, Um im Zauberkreis der Nacht Tief und tausendfach zu Leben. 14:47 Im Abendrot (von Eichendorff) Wir sind durch Not und Freude gegangen Hand in Hand; vom Wandern ruhen wir (beide) [von Strauss gestrichen] nun überm stillen Land. Rings sich die Täler neigen, es dunkelt schon die Luft. Zwei Lerchen nur noch steigen nachträumend in den Duft. Tritt her und laß sie schwirren, bald ist es Schlafenszeit. Daß wir uns nicht verirren in dieser Einsamkeit. O weiter, stiller Friede! So tief im Abendrot. Wie sind wir wandermüde - Ist dies etwa der Tod?

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Até hoje, a melhor interpretação, Anja Harteros é linda, suave e Jansons está ótimo! A Orquestra é imbatível! A melhor composição de Richard Strauss. Muito bom gosto o seu. Muito obrigado.

[@小林顕-e6x]

Around; 0:50 Frühling 4:27 September 9:06 Beim Schlafengehen 14:40 Im Abendrot

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Assisto todos os dias, perdi a conta quantas vezes. Isso eleva a nossa alma. Mais uma vez, muito obrigado por compartilhar isso comigo e com outras pessoas. Certamente você é uma pessoa de muita sensibilidade.

[@jsky21]

Congratulations Ms Harteros for an outstanding performance. Good luck in your future career and life. And more Richard Strauss please!

[@flyinghow]

I love her vocal tone....Brava!!!!

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Continuo aqui, sempre, Sr. Ralph Joachim. Anos e anos só ouço Strauss com Anja Harteros e nosso querido e inesquecível Mariss Jansons em seu canal no KZbin, e com a maravilhosa Bayerischen Rundfunks. Sempre grato e muita saúde para o Sr. Danke.

[@dependance100]

Isso faz-me muito feliz. Obrigado e tudo de bom para você.

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

@@dependance100 Muito obrigado. Desejo-lhe muita saúde e paz.

[@aidanoshea7795]

Each soprano brings her individual talent to this sublime music. Brava Mariss

[@allanwilson8878]

Excellent. Thanks very much

[@yudhishthirrajisar9713]

Many thanks Ralph Joachim, Anja Harteros sings these songs superbly and hats off as well to Maestro Jansons and the Bayerischen Rundfunks. Distressing though how this video has inspired so many absurd and even disgraceful comments: hardly what you would have expected! 'What a piece of work is a man' indeed...

[@miuzefreak]

HARTEROS = BEAUTY, CLASS, REFINEMENT.

[@carloalbertocamamusa6466]

19:59 - 20:50 "...ist dies etwa der Tod?"... One of the highest points in Western music of all times.

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Estou aqui há 4 anos . Danke.

[@robert72744]

Beautiful....quite different than my preferred audio recording for this great work: Lucia Popp & Klaus Tennstedt.

[@TimAndyMik]

robert72744 have seen Popp's 4 last songs vids on youtube with Solti?

[@studiovocalassociation1982]

I did not know this young soprano she is a very nice singer. one of the best! .with great musicality and a perfect technical voice; it's great .thank you for your talent Mrs Harteros

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Anja Harteros é linda! Im abendrot com Maris Jansons, não há nada igual!

[@MrMichaelvier]

Richard Strauss....Mariss Jansons ....Anja Harteros......❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@terryshea8218]

This is a performance that gets better and better as it progresses. The last two songs are well nigh perfect. Harteros has a strong top but I find the middle and lower parts of her voice very expressive. She might indeed improve upon this performance later in her career but this is a superb performance from all concerned and I am grateful that it available to view.

[@佐藤章子-l8y]

素晴らしい歌声で癒やされました！

[@fransvanliempt2001]

So beautifull! There are no words to express my feelings. I loved it ever since I heard it for the first time.

[@justinodiaz6501]

OUTSTANDING!

[@gkreno1]

Brava archibrava so wunderschöööööööööön danke dass Sie uns teilhaben lassen das ist himmlisch

[@damasoasteriscos3338]

Very good. Brava Harteros. Me gusta Orquesta+Jansons, we can hear humanity.

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Mais uma vez muito obrigado.

[@TheAG59]

Prachtige uitvoering

[@TimAndyMik]

it takes great skill to master these pieces and this team was simply beyond exceptional. I'm on my third listening....bravi tutti!

[@MyMusikant]

No words , just AMAZING!!!!!!!! Brava

[@saxamaphoneguy1]

Clear as bell and wonderful diction. Hopefully she will grow with these songs as most sopranos do. I'd love to hear her singing more Strauss!

[@josevarnas5506]

I like it.Beautiful Masterwork.-

[@breberto]

Grande l'orchestra diretta in modo eccezionale e già matura l'interpretazione della Harteros che ha momenti profondamente toccanti: la voce è sana, bella, ben usata, a parte qualche durezza in alcuni estremi acuti. Una delle più belle edizioni di questi straordinari capolavori presenti in YT

[@gianpaga11]

Fantastico e impressionante. Thank you very very much for video

[@TimAndyMik]

At 10:55, it would be great to know the make of this solo violin. This is a violin voice I've never heard before that is deep, rich, and consistent.

[@raffamon1946]

Bellissima esecuzione. Grazie

[@dependance100]

Das letzte der vier Lieder: Joseph von Eichendorff Im Abendrot Wir sind durch Not und Freude Gegangen Hand in Hand, Vom Wandern ruhn wir beide Nun überm stillen Land. Rings sich die Täler neigen, Es dunkelt schon die Luft, Zwei Lerchen nur noch steigen Nachträumend in den Duft. Tritt her, und laß sie schwirren, Bald ist es Schlafenszeit, Daß wir uns nicht verirren In dieser Einsamkeit. O weiter, stiller Friede! So tief im Abendrot Wie sind wir wandermüde - Ist das etwa der Tod?

[@MonsieurLu77]

Ralph Joachim Wunderbare Aufnahme! Vielen Dank!

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

+Ralph Joachim DANK.DANK.DANK.

[@adelaidefrance9026]

please,it's so beautifull ad more that!!it's ythe waY to Heaven!!woud you be so kind translating these beautifull lieder?

[@jamesko220]

Such class, how Ms. Harteros just stood there and let then great ending comes........

[@yusukeundisolde]

amazing...beautiful thank you

[@athanasiosmarkopoulos1128]

Harteros+orchestra are fantastic!

[@IpGeorge]

After repeat listening, I come to realize that this is indeed a very good performance. There are not many recorded version available in the market can better this and the fact that this is a live performance make it special. The voice of Anja Harteros fits perfectly to the sound picture that Strauss created. She could of course improve on the interpretation with time. As it is, she is already better then many more illustrious singers before her singing this heavenly music.

[@francescocarbonara7929]

really impressive interpretation!

[@lundilar]

This is very well sung.....and yet..., perhaps when she is older, she will bring a deeper interpretation.

[@TimAndyMik]

lundilar agreed...

[@CapetownCarework]

absolutely, comes across a little air-headed and no doubt age discrepancy between Strauss's last, and her firsts

[@vk2nf]

First class condescension, well done!

[@babinesrouges]

Beautiful experience! Salle Pleyel will be the place to spend the evening of 4th october.

[@franzwallner4281]

LA GLORIA ! Gracias.

[@pill.orbison7109]

Beautiful singing with a shining stage presence. Pil Orbison, Berkeley, California Coming soon: IMovie edited in a documentary format out of last recital given on the same songs in my own chamber music version, dated June 07, 1997, at Herbst Theatre of San francisco, California.

[@athanasiosmarkopoulos1128]

Fantastic

[@lenyaweill295]

I'm her new fan. She sings like an angel!!

[@Parivadi_dasa]

Yes indeed this is very well sung! The interpretaton could not be better! All beauty is grounded in the Absolute who is not so critical! y. s. Parivadi das

[@hhoward14]

This is high order art, and most people that have watched this, know that...

[@herbii110]

..,finde diese späten dinge, die absolut nichts mit "altersweisheit" zu tun haben, einfach schön...,und zeitlos

[@Ramakrishnademeester]

Hemels bedankt.

[@GaryNReese]

An unforgettable performance, and as well a sublime elegy for Maestro Jansons - 1943 - 30 Nov. 2019.

[@jamesko220]

Now as I go to sleep. Please let me dream of this. If not, I will see you again in the light of the morning.

[@TheMinisigi]

This is a splendid performance from both singer and orchestra. However, for my own personal taste I feel that the voice of Felicity Lott was the ideal for these marvellous songs. Her interpretation made everything sound so effortless as her voice simply floated above the orchestra. Harteros is, I feel, at times more singing in operatic mode rather than as a Lieder singer.

[@LoveRonnelid]

Amazing!

[@j.c.vanbalen]

Wunderbahr!

[@yuehchopin]

Danke Anja!

[@henkvlug1630]

After Schwarzkopf, Norman and Janowitz my favorit. Getting older she will improve even I hope.

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Simplesmente divino!

[@drbarbarabaker]

Lott is a light lyric. Harteros is a spinto. Each sings as she should for her particular Fach.

[@rattywoof5259]

Lovely violin solo too in 'Beim Schlafengehen'.

[@aliciasarramida]

sublime!!

[@ripollbrucs2]

Perfectament interpretada, i una bona veu. Molt bé.

[@erzsebethorvath226]

KÖSZÖNÖM

[@christabrunhajek2047]

Am 4. April 2014 gesungen von Eleonore Marguerre in Siegen - die beste überhaupt. Wer hingehen kann sollte das tun, ein wahrer Genuss.

[@choralman8009]

Cannot wait to hear her Kaiserin later this month!