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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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There have been many wonderful recordings of the Four Last Songs but none can compare with this which has to rank as one of the greatest vocal recordings ever made. There are not enough "stars" available to do it justice when rating it. Everything about it is simply perfection. It is the most played disc in my collection. Whenever I am feeling "down" on it goes and it never fails to lift my spirits. The glorious sounds that Norman produces are out of this world, soaring aloft, transporting you heavenwards:one moment literally making the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and the next filling your heart and soul with a warm glow as she reduces her huge and refulgent voice down to the most beautiful whispered pianissimo. I once played this recording in the hi fi demonstration room of a large department store and within seconds a crowd had gathered around the doorway all thrilled by the singing and eager to know what was the music. I would rest content on my desert island, not the least anxious to be rescued, if I had this disc with me. "ist dies etwa der Tod?" ("can this be death?") are the concluding words of the fourth song, Im Abendrot. What bliss it would be to pass away on my island my ears filled with this celestial music.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This is a particularly beautiful version of Strauss 4 last songs.I listened to a number of versions before choosing this. The depth and range of her voice is perfect for these songs. I heard the Strauss on a radio 4 programme for the first time and was amazed and hooked: the music is poignant and rich without being maudlin. Buy it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I have heard several sopranos singing Strauss's Four Last Songs, but in my opinion Jessye Norman's is the best. Her voice is so pure and seemingly effortless to reach and hold the perfect note with perfect timing. Apart from the fact that this soprano's voice seems well suited to this particular music, there is some extra quality to her voice which makes this performance outstanding.Strauss, R.: Four Last Songs etc
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The Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss are beautiful compositions set to poems. The songs are sung in German. Read more
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this recording is really brilliant. I did not know the work before but the vocalist is sublime and the orchestral accompaniment is beautiful. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ashley
A more mellow approach needed for me!
At the give away price of £2.99 on Amazon I decided to add this disc to my collection of 'Four Last Songs' recordings. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Stephen Fairley
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Maybe the Schwartzkopf recording has more of a "legend" status, and being considered as the perfect. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Per Arne Rudberg
Never loses its power
Heard many recordings (and some live) in the past 30 years, but this is the one I go back to and always gift. Moving.
Published 17 months ago by Eleanor
Not for me - horses for courses
If you like a big booming performance go for this. But I much prefer the Elisabeth Schwarzkopf version. Read more
Published on 27 May 2010 by Justin Lusty
Slightly disappointed
I was slightly disappointed in this album. I have found the quality of the sound somewhat flat and balnd - but that may be my system.
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Tomric122
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If I am not mistaken, this is the actual recording of music I heard on the evening of the day I left home to go to college; this was on my 19th birthday; and I was with friends and... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by Mark Grindell
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This is an amazing recording. It took a while longer than usual to get here from Germany, but it was worth waiting every second for. Fantastic voice and really good recording.
Published on 4 Nov 2009 by Frankart
The composer's wildest dream
Not only has Jessye Norman, for my money, one of the most beautiful voices ever recorded - comfortably on a par with Caruso and Gigli and exceeding the likes even of Tebaldi and... Read more
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