'Widmung' by Schumann - Sian Griffiths

[@henrykoberle8863]

This is a wonderful rendition because Sian Griffiths simultaneously sings and recites the poem in a balanced and natural way.

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Thank you Henry!

[@avarmadillo]

I've been listening to German Lieder for 50 years, and this is one of the most wonderful performances in memory. Sian is a true artist with a fabulous instrument. What a sound!!! And what a beautiful phrasing sense. She "reads" the poetic content beautifully---dare I say, as well as Schwarzkopf, but with a better instrument. I just love her presence and how she maintains a joyful presence in the closing piano phrases. Of course, Schumann rocks!!! One of my top 5 composers of all time. Thank you so much for posting this jewel of a performance.

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Wow! What a compliment, thank you so much! I’m so pleased you liked it, Schwarzkopf is one of my favourites, as is this song! It is always a joy to perform and I’m thrilled that it comes across. Thank you!

[@ManuelMartinez-hu7bx]

No conocia a esta chica,timbre precioso y uniforme en todo el registro,voz calida,canta este lied maravillosamente y acompañando con sus gestos lo que esta cantando,transmitiendo el espiritu del lied de forma muy bonita y cercana.Me ha encantado.❤

[@rattywoof5259]

Let's not forget that lieder are a joint effort between two equal musicians - bravo to the pianist for his flawless performance.

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Indeed! Florent is brilliant and highly requested by singers for just this reason!

[@monicabrondo4149]

Bravissimo Sian...!!!!....Es tan conmovedor escuchar Widmung con la letra del poema!!!!.... Bellísima interpretacion!!...

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Muchas gracias Monica! Es una hermosa pieza y estoy muy feliz de que te haya gustado! (Apologies if my Spanish is terrible!)

[@monicabrondo4149]

@@siangriffithsmezzo Tu español es perfecto!!.....Gracias por responderme!!...

[@LBach-eq4ks]

WOW! Was für eine Stimme!! Und eine überzeugende Interpretation!

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Vielen Dank! Ich freue mich sehr, dass es dir gefällt, es ist ein wunderschönes Lied!

[@xiaoheli5481]

The voice is so rich and mellow. Love it.

[@jeanflack34]

Glorious voice.

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinm6790]

Wow! Bravi to you both!!

[@cambridgeport90]

I love this! I love how she takes the more Austrian pronunciation of the ch sound in German, how it's softer, and more endearing. Not only that, but not sure if you noticed this...but I hear a bit of a...Welsh accent peaking through? Either way, it's a magnificent performance of one of Schumann's greatest Lieder.

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

[@cambridgeport90]

@@siangriffithsmezzo I will be listening to more of your performances,you can be sure of that.

[@NeritaPokvytyte]

Fantastic!!!!❤

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Thank you!!

[@masamiganev-soprano88]

Gorgeous

[@LiDrLin]

first class

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Thank you!

[@letsschubertiad1966]

Schöne Stimme

[@siangriffithsmezzo]

Danke schön, das ist sehr nett von Ihnen!

[@DouweFeitsma]

Zauberhaft und nicht nur die Stimme.

[@Ryszard-o8k]

Podoba mi się PANI głos. Może trochę więcej,,gotyku,,w gardle szczególnie przy samogłoskach,,e,, oraz ,,i ,. Dziękuję bardzo. P. Oddech idealny. Niezauważalny. POZDRAWIAM SERDECZNIE. Powodzenia. Z góry przepraszam za uwagi.❤