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Liebestod from "Tristan and Isolde" by Richard Wagner
This is her debut performance at Covent Garden in 1936. Fritz Reiner leads the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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This is the only live performance of the Liebestod I know of with these two artists. I find it more compelling than the famous studio version they did some years later for EMI.
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Kirsten Flagstad sings the Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde. This time the microphones are better than in the earlier recordings I've posted, and the singing is beautiful!
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Her second recording of this piece,aged 63 years.The first being in 1952. She's transposed it down, but it's a glorious rendition from this great singer. Catches her voice very well, when in retirement.
Oh! I forgot to say,"What a voice!" Enjoy!
Handel's Messiah.Singing away from her usual Wagner repertoire, this is a revelation.
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Age 63.Virtually retired, and still singing with a glorious bloom to her voice. One senses there is still plenty of power in reserve. Early stereo, 1957.
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The Great Flagstad sings Christmas Greetings to us all, fifty years after placing this on tape.
Age 63 years,and in retirement.Kingsway Hall,London,1957.
Early stereo.
From me? Many,many thanks to you all, and have a very Merry Christmas.
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The Great Flagstad sings Christmas Greetings to us all, fifty years after placing this on tape. See also her 'O Come All Ye Faithful on my site. Small Time Magazine photo.
Age 63 years,and in retirement.Kingsway Hall,London,1957.
Early stereo.
Photograph--Time, December,1935.