- Performer: Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Edith Peinemann
- Orchestra: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor: George Szell
- Composer: Richard Strauss
- Audio CD (5 Oct 1998)
- SPARS Code: ADD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Great Recordings of the Century
- ASIN: B00002438P
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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- #5 in Music > Opera & Vocal > Song > Soprano
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This must be the ideal recording of the 'Four Last Songs'. If her earlier version with Ackerman shows Schwarzkopf's young voice at its finest, in the remake with Szell she has added maturity and depth to her interpretation of what are, of course, songs of old age and autumn mellowness. Her voice here is incredibly beautiful; her interpretation of the words faultless. Szell weaves a wonderful orchestral backdrop and the (analogue) recording quality is quite flawless. Beautiful remastering as well!
I keep on listening to new recordings of the 'Four Last Songs' but keep on coming back to this one. A true 'Great Recording of the Century'!
I keep on listening to new recordings of the 'Four Last Songs' but keep on coming back to this one. A true 'Great Recording of the Century'!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For over thirty years this record have been one of my favorites. Schwarzkopf and Szell makes the absolute out of this last work and maybee the greatest masterwork from Richard Strauss hand. Schwarzkopf has also recorded it a couple of other times. Also remarcable, but these recordings are in mono and if you want "better" sound this is the CD!
All the other songs are also sung with an angels voice. Just listen to the last one "Am Winterweihe". No music lover can miss this CD!
Trond Halle,Shetland
All the other songs are also sung with an angels voice. Just listen to the last one "Am Winterweihe". No music lover can miss this CD!
Trond Halle,Shetland
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Generally I do not like vocal classical music, but these songs and performances are a remarkable exception. I for one cannot find fault in the l'art pour l'art principle and find Schwartzkopf's voice particularly beautiful and pure. The balance between orchestra and singer is perfect and the singing is appealingly restrained.
I do agree with the other reviewer however that it is hard to understand what Schwartzkopf is singing (the texts in the booklet are a welcome addition indeed), although I speak (and understand) fluent German very well. Therefore four in stead of five stars.
I do agree with the other reviewer however that it is hard to understand what Schwartzkopf is singing (the texts in the booklet are a welcome addition indeed), although I speak (and understand) fluent German very well. Therefore four in stead of five stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Four Last Songs
Be careful about ordering this. I ordered it months ago and I'm still waiting to hear back about it.
Published 19 months ago by Gezz
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I am not a fan of lieder but this is a marvellous achievement by Richard Strauss at the end of his long life. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by David Plank
Richard Strauss - Four last songs
Exquisite - I'm adddicted! And excellent value for money for such a high class recording.
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by A. York
Magical Strauss
I first heard the Four Last Songs in Lisa Della Casa's lovely performance and have heard and played in many performances since but this performance from Schwarzkopf remains the... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by John Moremusic
Wonderful Voice
What a teriffic collection beautifully sung and perhaps the best version ever of Strauss Four Last Songs which always brings a tear to the eye.
Published on 23 April 2009 by Mr. D. R. Rogers
9.25 out of 10! Lovely orchestral playing & Schwarzkopf at her final...
9.25 out of 10! Lovely orchestral playing & Schwarzkopf at her final blooming! Never been totally sold on Schwarzkopf but she sounds great here. Read more
Published on 1 April 2007 by Mr. DAVID Geer
maybe a classic ... but an intrusively mannered one!
what to add to this recording that hasn't been written already? it has been hyped as probably THE recording of the four last songs ever since its initial release ... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2004 by B.D.A
Rich in texture but lacking in spontaneity.
Schwarzkopf brings a pure tone and texture to this recording of Strauss' Four Last Songs. Her legato is smooth but perhaps lacking the spontaneous dynamism of her earlier mono... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2001
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