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Classical Music

usonian

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6. I *LOVE* Der Rosenkavalier.

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Sat Apr 15, 2023, 07:00 PM

Apr 2023

Last edited Sat Apr 15, 2023, 08:33 PM - Edit history (1)

Richard Strauss, IMNSHO, wrote the most beautiful music for the female voice. The final scene is just glorious and heavenly.

I don't rate operas, but this genius opera in the spirit of The Marriage of Figaro by one of Strauss' favorite composers (and mine) is right at the top along with it.

This is with Gwyneth Jones (Feldmarchallin), Brigitte Fassbaender (Octavian), Lucia Popp (Sophie), Benno Kusche (Faninal), Carlos Kleiber (Conductor), Munich Opera (1979)

Anyone whose daughter's middle names are Marie Therese please raise your hand.

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Did anyone catch "Der Rosenkavelier" this afternoon? [View all] bif Apr 2023 OP

Bravissimo gohuskies Apr 2023 #1

That trio at the end is a killer bif Apr 2023 #5

I love that! catrose Apr 2023 #8

I did not....but love it as well.... bahboo Apr 2023 #2

Small comment about the Met. Rudolph Bing, who was nonracist.... TreasonousBastard Apr 2023 #3

I missed it MuseRider Apr 2023 #4

I *LOVE* Der Rosenkavalier. usonian Apr 2023 #6

I saw the Met perform it in Detroit bif Apr 2023 #7

I listened to it on the radio this weekend. catrose Apr 2023 #9