Description
Grace Bumbry - Les Voix de Notre Temps: A Homage to Lotte Lehmann - DVD
UPC: 5450270009718
REGION 0 PAL DVD
Made in Europe
Product Features
- Format: DVD-9, PAL
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Letterbox
- Audio Options: LPCM Stereo, Digital 5.0 Surround
- Region Code: PAL (Europe)
- Subtitles: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian
- Running Time: Approximately 111 minutes
- Publisher: TDK, RM Associates, Théâtre Musical de Paris - Châtelet, 2001
Overview
In this distinguished recital from the Théâtre Musical de Paris – Châtelet, legendary mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry pays tribute to the great Lotte Lehmann, accompanied by pianist Helmut Deutsch. This concert, part of the Les Voix de Notre Temps series, presents a selection of art songs and arias that showcase Bumbry’s rich vocal timbre and expressive range. She performs pieces by Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann, Richard Strauss, and Georges Bizet, delivering a heartfelt homage to Lehmann's legacy.
The program highlights iconic works, such as Bizet’s La Seguidilla from Carmen, Strauss's Cäcilie, and Schubert’s Die Taubenpost, illustrating Bumbry's versatility in German lieder and French opera. Directed by Rodney Greenberg and produced by Andy Rose and Colin Wilson, this co-production with RM Associates and Théâtre Musical de Paris was recorded with high-quality sound and lighting, capturing the essence of this exceptional live performance.
Interesting Facts
- Tribute to Lotte Lehmann: Lotte Lehmann was a celebrated German soprano known for her interpretations of German lieder and opera. Grace Bumbry's tribute honors Lehmann's influence on the world of vocal performance.
- Grace Bumbry’s Legacy: Bumbry, an iconic mezzo-soprano, was one of the first African American singers to gain international fame in opera, breaking racial barriers and becoming known as a "diva assoluta."
- Classical and Opera Fusion: The recital program includes both German art songs and operatic arias, allowing Bumbry to display her versatility across different vocal traditions and languages.
- Notable Production Team: Directed by Rodney Greenberg, a renowned director of musical performances, the production captures the nuance and intensity of Bumbry’s performance with carefully planned visual and audio elements.
Program Highlights
- Franz Schubert
- Rastlose Liebe
- Die Taubenpost
- Johannes Brahms
- Liebestreu
- Auf dem Kirchhofe
- Franz Liszt
- Oh! quand je dors
- Robert Schumann
- Widmung
- Der Nussbaum
- Aufträge
- Richard Strauss
- Ständchen
- Sehnsucht
- Cäcilie
- Georges Bizet
- La Seguidilla from Carmen
Publishers
TDK, RM Associates, Théâtre Musical de Paris - Châtelet, Mezzo
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