Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau sings Im Fruhling

Lieder by Franz Schubert Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bariton) and Sviatoslav Richter (piano) 1978

Lieder by Franz Schubert Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bariton) and Sviatoslav Richter (piano) 1978

Die schöne Müllerin - Franz Schubert Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, baritone ; Christoph Eschenbach, piano. Production notes: Filmed at the Salle Pleyel, Paris, 2 April 1992.

Franz Schubert, Schwanengesang, D.957-IV. Ständchen "Serenade" Gerald Moore, Piano. Rec, October 1951, London.
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Franz Schubert [ 1797--1828 ], Die Winterreise Op.89, D.911, XIII. Die Post [ The Post ] Baritone ; Dietrich Fischer Dieskau [ 1925 - ] Pianist ; Murray Perahia [ 1947 - ] Poem by ; Wilhelm Muller [ 1794 - 1827 ] Album From ; Cycle Of 24 Songs [ 1991 Sony, LD ] Recorded At the Siemens-Villa, Berlin [ 1990. 06. 15. - 06. 18. ]

Schubert's Nachtviolen, performed by Fischer-Dieskau and Sviatoslav Richter in Salzburg in 1977
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, the monolith of art song, died on May 18th 2012 aged 87. If you would like to condole, please leave a comment.
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In answer to a request... Schubert wrote no fewer than five versions of this song, and also based his Trout Quintet, D667 on it. It's a charming mini-drama, reflecting the naturalist theme of the Romantic period and Schubert's own sense of playfulness. In the text, the narrator describes looking at a trout in the water, and his indignation when a fisherman catches it by unfair means. The famous six-note phrase that forms the majority of the accompaniment evokes the image of a fish literally rising to the bait. The vocal melody is equally light, until the moment when the fisherman muddies up the water to catch the fish, when both voice and piano change to a darker tone, creating the sense of a little drama enacted. (allmusic.com) Die Forelle In einem Bächlein helle, Da schoß in froher Eil Die launische Forelle Vorüber wie ein Pfeil. Ich stand an dem Gestade Und sah in süßer Ruh Des muntern Fischleins Bade Im klaren Bächlein zu. Ein Fischer mit der Rute Wohl an dem Ufer stand, Und sah's mit kaltem Blute, Wie sich das Fischlein wand. So lang dem Wasser Helle, So dacht ich, nicht gebricht, So fängt er die Forelle Mit seiner Angel nicht. Doch endlich ward dem Diebe Die Zeit zu lang. Er macht Das Bächlein tückisch trübe, Und eh ich es gedacht, So zuckte seine Rute, Das Fischlein zappelt dran, Und ich mit regem Blute Sah die Betrogene an. Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart (1739-1791) The trout In a bright little brook there shot in merry haste a capricious trout: past it shot <b>...</b>
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"Die alten, bösen Lieder" from Dichterliebe, Op. 48 by Robert Schumann English translation of text (by Heinrich Heine): "The old bad songs, and the angry, bitter dreams, let us now bury them, bring a large coffin. I shall put very much therein, I shall not yet say what: the coffin must be bigger than the 'Tun' at Heidelberg. And bring a bier of stout, thick planks, they must be longer than the Bridge at Mainz. And bring me too twelve giants, who must be mightier than the Saint Christopher in the cathedral at Cologne. They must carry the coffin and throw it in the sea, because a coffin that large needs a large grave to put it in. Do you know why the coffin must be so big and heavy? I will also put my love and my suffering into it." Baritone: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Piano: Jörg Demus
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Well this is the legendary German lieder baritone (or I should say Bari-Tenor since his timbre has both the clarity of a tenor sound and the richly juicy bottom of a baritone sound) Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau singing Gute Nacht from Winterreise by Schubert. This is the version that I edited it using adobe audition in order to make it have better sound quality. The result come out personally think it captures his rich and clear tone even better to another level. The old recording quality does not do a lot of justice to show his fantastic tone which shows how awesome his vocal technique is. He is one of the rare singers I've heard that can sound like early to mid 30's freshness in his late 60's, just feels like his voice had never decline AT ALL. And personally I believe this recording teaches us a lesson that: 1. Sing higher is better = FALSE 2. Sing louder is better = FALSE 3. Singing is about applying the vocal instrument in a song, to make the audience FEEL the story of the text, in an artistic or even poetic way = TRUE Because now there are too many people believe in the stereotype that singing higher is better, or louder is better, that's why the music you hear on the radio right now are all those whiny male singers hitting the "ah ah yeah yeah" in high notes that sound like their balls got ripped off, or female singers that only belt through the whole song in a yelling and scratchy tone that sound like they are crying all day because somebody dumped them or their dads <b>...</b>

Josef Metternich & Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau sing "Duet Falstaff/Ford" from Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, sung in German RIAS Symphony Orchestra Berlin Berlin 1952
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I made this video in honor of Fischer-Dieskau's 83rd birthday on May 28. There is also a related blog entry that I created that is being hosted on a friend's blog: www.lindahines.net Song: "An die Musik" Composer: Franz Schubert Text at this link: www.recmusic.org
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Franz Schubert [ 1797--1828 ], Die Winterreise Op.89, D.911, XVII. Im Dorfe [ In The Village ] Baritone ; Dietrich Fischer Dieskau [ 1925 - ] Pianist ; Murray Perahia [ 1947 - ] Poem by ; Wilhelm Muller [ 1794 - 1827 ] Album From ; Cycle Of 24 Songs [ 1991 Sony, LD ] Recorded At the Siemens-Villa, Berlin [ 1990. 06. 15. - 06. 18. ]

Lisa della Casa and Dietrich Fischer Dieskau sing the "Finale" from Arabella by Richard Strauss Wiener Philharmoniker Karl Böhm, conductor Salzburg Festival, 29.VII.1958
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Franz Schubert [ 1797--1828 ], Die Winterreise Op.89, D.911, XV. Die Krahe [ The Crow ] Baritone ; Dietrich Fischer Dieskau [ 1925 - ] Pianist ; Murray Perahia [ 1947 - ] Poem by ; Wilhelm Muller [ 1794 - 1827 ] Album From ; Cycle Of 24 Songs [ 1991 Sony, LD ] Recorded At the Siemens-Villa, Berlin [ 1990. 06. 15. - 06. 18. ]

To the Memory of a Great Singer. This song is rarely heard, but it is a very fine interpretation of a beautiful song. The poem is by Holty (with umlaut), and the accompanist is Wolfgang Sawallisch. The recording is from the EMI 6 disc set of Brahms Lieder by Fischer-Dieskau and various accompanists. The photograph is by Britta Pedersen/EPA.
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Fischer-Dieskau is without question among the greatest Lieder singers of all time. Here is Franz Schubert's short but very stirring "Der zürnende Barde," "The Angry Bard" The song is an outburst against artistic censorship, real or imagined: "Who dares, who dares to seek to destroy my lyre!..."
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Wozzeck, Op. 7, composed by Alban Berg (1925). Performed by the Orchester des Deutschen Opernhauses Berlin, conducted by Karl Böhm, with Gerhard Stolze, Helmut Melchert, Kurt Bohme, Robert Koffmane, Evelyn Lear, Karl Christian Kohn, Alice Oelke, Fritz Wunderlich, Martin Vantin, and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. This recording of "Wozzeck" received four international awards: the US Grammy for Best Opera Recording (1965), France's Grand Prix du Disque (1965), Holland's Edison Award (1966) and France's Grand Prix des Discophiles (1966). Sellner and Gerdes were nominated in 1966 for the Grammy for "Best Opera Notes" for this recording. Wozzeck.........................Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Tambourmajor.................Helmut Melchert Andres...........................Fritz Wunderlich Hauptmann.....................Gerhard Stolze Doktor.............................Karl Christian Kohn 1. Handwerksbursch.....Kurt Böhme 2. Handwerksbursch.....Robert Koffmane Der Narr..........................Martin Vantin Marie...............................Evelyn Lear Margret............................Alice Oelke Soldat..............................Walter Muggelberg (Note: Last year I uploaded this work in 8 segments, but am pleased to be able now to share it in its entirety, without interruption.) The Library of Congress catalog entry for this work can be viewed here: lccn.loc.gov About this recording: Distributed in 1965 by Deutsche Grammophon (LP serial numbers are "138 991" and "138 992"; the <b>...</b>
Wozzeck Op. 7 Alban Berg Альбан Берг Georg Büchner davidhertzberg Karl Böhm Gerhard Stolze Orchester-Nachspiel Helmut Melchert גיאורג ביכנר Воццек Kurt Bohme ווצק Anton Webern אלבן ברג Arnold Schoenberg Robert Koffmane Evelyn Lear Karl Christian Kohn Fritz Wunderlich Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Grand Prix Du Disque Deutsche Grammophon

Unrivaled performance of Richard Strauss's Arabella. Lisa Della Casa, Anneliese Rothenberger, Ira Malaniuk, and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Josef Keilberth conductor.
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Acclaimed German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (28 May 1925 -- 18 May 2012) and partner Gerald Moore (13 July 1899 - 13 March 1987) performs an unknown masterpiece from lieder composer Franz Schubert. For cultural and educational purposes. ©Deutsche Grammophon/Polydor International GmbH THIS CD IS AVAILABLE AT ONLINE STORES AND ESTABLISHED PLACES WORLDWIDE
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Lieder by Franz Schubert Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bariton) and Sviatoslav Richter (piano) 1978

Hartmut Höll, piano. 1987.
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Franz Schubert, Schwanengesang, D.957-IV. Ständchen "Serenade" Gerald Moore, Piano. Rec, May 1958, Berlin.
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Inauguration Deustche Oper Berlin. Ferenc Fridsay conductor. 1961
Opera Mozart Don Giovanni Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Commendator Josef Greindl

"Lear" is an opera in two parts with music by Aribert Reimann (b. 1936), and a libretto by Claus H. Henneberg, based on Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear". Reimann wrote the title role specifically for Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who had suggested the subject to the composer as early as 1968. Reimann then received a commission from the Bavarian State Opera in 1975. The world premiere, in a production by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle with Fischer-Dieskau in the title role, occurred at the Nationaltheater, Munich on 9 July 1978, with Gerd Albrecht conducting. The production was revived in Munich in 1982 and this revival is the source of this video. This production, an important milestone in Fischer-Dieskaus career, was also his last appearance on the operatic stage as he had decided to devote his time at this point in his career to recital and concert work. In this final scene of the opera, Lear mourns the death of Cordelia. His grief overwhelms him and he dies. I have added English subtitles for easier comprehension. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone)Lear Julia Varady (soprano)Cordelia David Knutson (tenor)Edgar Hans Wilbrink (baritone)Duke of Albany Bayerisches Staatsorchester Gerd Albrecht cond.

In memoriam Ks. Prof. Dr. hc mult. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (1925-2012) Richard Wagner (1813-1883) DIE WALKÜRE - Wotans Abschied und Feuerzauber ("Leb wohl, du kühnes, herrliches Kind!") Wotan: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks Rafael Kubelik Aufnahme: 20.-22. Juni 1977 Grammy Award 1978
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Dietrich Fisher-Dieskau - baritone; Sviatoslav Richter - piano Franz Schubert - Am Fenster (Seidi) D.878, 1826. Recorded in the Napoleon Room of Schloss Ismaning 1978.
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Wolf's setting of a meditative poem written by Morike while contemplating a painting by Francesco Albani. The music on the video is in the original key, Fisher-Dieskau sings it transposed for medium voice. Sometimes the subtitles are too long and a word or two is missing. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Gerald Moore. 1958
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Lieder by Franz Schubert Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bariton) and Sviatoslav Richter (piano) 1978

Composed in a higher key for a revival. Rarely performed in productions of the opera. Translation: (Recitative)You have won the decision? What the devil! Are they trying to fool me? Hypocrites! I'll cure them! I'll see that both the traitors are punished. I'll base my verdict on my pleasure alone. If he succeeded in paying Marcellina! How can he? He has no money! Besides, Antonio won't permit his beloved niece Susanna to marry such a nobody as Figaro. I will flatter the ego of that conceited drunkard. It will further my purpose. It can't go better! (Aria) Shall I look on desiring and see my servant happy? Shall I see him acquiring favors for which I yearn? Shall I, in helpless fashion, allow a hateful marriage, while I restrain a passion which she does not return? Shall I look on desiring and see my servant happy? Shall I see him acquiring the prize for which I yearn? Shall I not lift a finger to conquer her affection, look on without objection, aloof and unconcerned? Ah, no! I won't! Ah, no! I won't! Ah, no, I will not give you so great a satisfaction; you shall not dare to spite me, oppose me and torment me; you'll have no chance to laugh at me, to laugh at me, while I am cast aside. Only the thought of vengeance offers me consolation; triumphant vindication shall satisfy my pride, my deeply wounded pride. Ah, I will never give you so great a satisfaction; you shall not dare to spite me, oppose me and torment me, you'll have no chance to laugh at me, to laugh at me <b>...</b>
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Lieder by Franz Schubert Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bariton) and Sviatoslav Richter (piano) 1978

Franz Schubert [ 1797--1828 ], Die Winterreise Op.89, D.911, XXIV. Der Leiermann [ The Hurdy-gurdy Man ] Dietrich Fischer Dieskau [ 1925 - ] Pianist ; Murray Perahia Baritone ; [ 1947 - ] Poem by ; Wilhelm Muller [ 1794 - 1827 ] Album From ; Cycle Of 24 Songs [ 1991 Sony, LD ] Recorded At the Siemens-Villa, Berlin [ 1990. 06. 15. - 06. 18. ] 24. Der Leiermann [ The Hurdy-gurdy Man ] Lyrics : Drüben hinterm Dorfe Steht ein Leiermann Und mit starren Fingern Dreht er, was er kann. Barfuß auf dem Eise [Schwankt]1 er hin und her Und sein kleiner Teller Bleibt ihm immer leer. Keiner mag ihn hören, Keiner sieht ihn an, Und die Hunde [brummen]2 Um den alten Mann. Und er läßt es gehen Alles, wie es will, Dreht und seine Leier Steht ihm nimmer still. Wunderlicher Alter, Soll ich mit dir geh'n? Willst zu meinen Liedern Deine Leier dreh'n?
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A song of great longing, "Im Frühling" (In Spring) is yet another of the perceptive combinings of poetic expression and superb music that marked Hugo Wolf's best work. At a duration of approximately four and a half minutes, it is longer than many of Wolf's keenly observed vignettes; its length is dictated by the detail of Eduard Mörike's poem and by the lingering scale of its utterance. It is, in the words of Wolf annotator Eric Sams, "a masterpiece." Mörike's reputation as one of Germany's greatest lyric poets is corroborated by the text. The speaker lies on a hill in the springtime; observing nature around him, he asks his imagined love where she lives, that he might live with her. Yet, his heart understands that she, like the zephyr, has no home. When will his heart, open in longing and hope, be stilled? The poet's vision invokes the cloud, the river, the sun's golden kiss. His dazzled eyes close as if in sleep, while his ears hear only the buzz of a bee. His thoughts wander, flitting from happiness to lament. What memories are being formed in this reverie? Memories of days now past, memories too interior for words. Although Frank Walker placed this song among those of Wolf beholden to folk music, it seems too finely wrought for such categorization. The accompaniment begins its constant modulation in the very first measures. The sinuous melody and the equally flowing accompaniment often seem to be pursuing their own individual course, but this merely reinforces the <b>...</b>
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Audio. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (lyric baritone) with Orch Staatsoper Berlin conducted by Franz Konwitschny. An EMI recording, probably early 1960s.
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Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) "Des Knaben Wunderhorn": 3. "Der Tamboursg'sell" (The Drummer Boy) Brigitte Fassbaender (mezzo-soprano) Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone) Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Saarbrücken Conductor: Hans Zender Recorded in April 1979 I have inserted subtitles in English from a translation by Julian Budden.
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