R. Strauss, Vier letzte Lieder.- 2014 A beautiful interpretation of Vier letzte Lieder by Richard Strauss. American soprano Jessye Norman and Wolfgang Sawallisch conducting the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. The songs are “Frühling” (Spring), “September”, “Beim Schlafengehen” (When Falling Asleep) and “Im Abendrot” (At Sunset).
Speaking to BBC HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur in 2014, the Grammy award-winning singer, born in America’s segregated South, gave a wide-ranging interview discussing her career, her battle against prejudice, and the place of feminism in the 21st century.
Jessye Norman’s incomparable voice and exceptional artistry have made her a legend in the world of the opera stage and the concert hall. This conversation will touch on her career and involvement with new music, mentorship for young artists and thoughtful advocacy for projects like the Jessye Norman School for the Arts, as a crucial avenue for arts education. Vocalist Jessye Norman is indisputably one of the major artists of our time. A triumphant career associated with the highest level of music making has led to many honors and awards, including the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Glenn Gould Prize for Music, and more than 40 honorary doctorates. Carla Hayden is the 14th Librarian of Congress. For transcript and more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-8784
Opera legend Jessye Norman comes to Chicago to share her extraordinary journey from a childhood in segregated Augusta, Georgia, to star of the world’s grandest stages. Her memoir “Stand Up Straight and Sing!” deepens our appreciation for her stunning musical gifts. Get up close and personal with one of history’s greatest singers. Opera dramaturg Colin Ure joins Ms. Norman in conversation. This program is presented in partnership with Lyric Unlimited—an initiative of Lyric Opera of Chicago—and the School of the Art Institute. This program was recorded on May 19, 2014 as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival’s Spring 2014 season: http://chf.to/CHF2014Spring
Jessye Norman – Rückert Lieder 1989
2008 This is the fifth of Mahler’s five Ruckert-Lieder, recorded at Avery Fisher Hall with Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic. Performed at the opening of the 1989-90 season.
Jessye Norman performs Strauss & Wagner (20 October 1988) STRAUSS Vier letzte Lieder / Four Last Songs 4:55– “Frühling” 8:34– “September” 13:40– “Beim Schlafengehen” 19:36– “Im Abendrot” 30:14– WAGNER Tristan und Isolde: Liebestod
