Birgit Nilsson 100: Verdi - MacBeth, 'Vieni! t'affretta! Or tutti sorgete, ministri infernali' VIDEO
Eestlased Rootsis | 17 May 2018 | EWR
Birgit Nilsson (17 May 1918 - 25 December 2005) was a celebrated Swedish dramatic soprano who specialized in operatic and symphonic works. Her voice was noted for its overwhelming force, bountiful reserves of power and the gleaming brilliance and clarity in the upper register. Nilsson made such strong imprints on many roles that they came to be known as the "Nilsson repertory". She sang the operas of Richard Strauss and made a specialty of Puccini's Turandot, but it was the music of Wagner that made her career; her command of his music was comparable to that of Kirsten Flagstad, who owned the Wagner repertory at the Metropolitan Opera during the years before World War II. Nilsson recorded all of her major roles. Partly because of her availability to play Brünnhilde, Decca Records undertook the expensive project of making the first studio recording of Wagner's four-opera Ring cycle, conducted by Solti and produced by John Culshaw. The effort took seven years, from 1958 to 1965. A film of the proceedings made her a familiar image for arts-conscious television viewers... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.... Lyrics & English Translation Macbeth, you are an ambitious man. You want to be great, but will you be wicked? The way to the power is full of crimes, And plague on him That begins that way doubting and then goes back. Come on! Hurry up! I will fire your cold heart! I will make you able To complete the bold undertaking. The witches promise you The Scottish throne... What are you waiting for? Accept this gift! Ascend it and reign! Now arise, All you, Ministers of hell, Who incite, Spur mortals to bloodshed! You, rightfully... Enshroud us with thick darkness! Let the dagger not see the breast it strikes, etc. Now arise all! A link to this wonderful artists personal Website: http://sopranos.freeservers.co.... Please Enjoy! I send my kind and warm regards,
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