Strauss - Morgen ! - Popp / Gage

Richard Strauss
Morgen ! op.27 n°4 (John Henry Mackay)
Lucia Popp
Irwin Gage
Live recording, London, 8.VII.1991
Und morgen wird die Sonne wieder scheinen,
und auf dem Wege, den ich gehen werde,
wird uns, die Glücklichen, sie wieder einen
inmitten dieser sonnenatmenden Erde...
Und zu dem Strand, dem weiten, wogenblauen,
werden wir still und langsam niedersteigen,
stumm werden wir uns in die Augen schauen,
und auf uns sinkt des Glückes stummes Schweigen...

[@carlosurbanejasilva4531]

Impossible not to cry when listening to such a beautiful song sung by such a great artist. It reminds me why a was so in love with her back in the 80's when as a student in London I had the privilege of seeing her so many times both in recital and in opera. Indelible memories...

[@latinjazz07]

I still miss you Lucia... She was the best Marschallin I ever saw, short before her leaving us forever

[@michelemelchioni533]

...Lucia...simply the best 😍 thank you Lucia ❤

[@jonathansutherland3542]

This is an excellent interpretation from a great Strauss interpreter. The phrasing is natural and unmannered, the vocal line even and supremely controlled and intonation exceptional. Popp can be considered with Schwarzkopf, Janowitz and Norman as one of the finest singers of this exceptional Lied.

[@sundancer77]

i have just discovered her and so far i have been in love with Normans version but Popps absolutely equals hers.

[@glummdelclitch451]

What an extremely sensitive rendition. But one expects no less from Lucia Popp. And such a lovely photo. I mourn her loss greatly, and appreciate this sharing. Thank you.

[@jessc5340]

Perfection

[@crazyorganist1609]

Two years before she tragically died. Adds poignancy to it.

[@SuperMelvyn]

A similar performance to that from Margaret Price, so it just depends which voice you prefer. For me, Elisabeth Schumann surpasses both in her sense of love for the music. I also feel that Schwarzkopf and della Casa offer some thing more personal. But perfection should never be taken for granted. and this is certainly perfect.

[@leonardothierry]

Instead of going to the dictionary for the meaning of the word "unbeatable," people should listen to this recording.