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Erda's Aria - Das Rheingold - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:47:10 +0000

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Erda's Aria from "Das Rheingold" by Richard Wagner. Erda warns Wotan in this aria about the danger of the Ring. Everything will be destroyed by the power of the Ring... even Wotan himself. Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jens Holzkamp (Piano). Live Recording. Amadea (c) July 2009, Berlin. All right reserved.

Tags:Ring Piano Mezzo-Soprano Wotan Erda Rheingold Nibelungen Amadea Leonore Jens Holz kamp Contralto

Shir Hamaalot (Psalm 126) - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:34:22 +0000

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A passionately romantic version of the Hebrew song and prayer - Shir Hamaahlot (Psalm 126) - from the Jewish Liturgie Service. The music was written by the Cantor Abraham Baer. Shir Hamaahlot is sung by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Uli Domay (Piano) in the Martha Church in Berlin - Kreuzberg during a special Service celebrating five different religions: Islam, Christianity, Buddhismus, Hinduism and Judaism. (January 2009) Here is an English translation of the original ancient Hebrew text: ... A song of ascents; When G-d will return the captivity of Zion, we will be like dreamers. Then our mouths will be filled with laughter, and our tongue with joy; Then they will declare among the nations, G-d did great things with these people. ("G-d did do great things with us, and we were happy.") Return Lord our captivity, like springs in the desert. Those who sow tearfully, but with glad song will reap. Walk on - he walks and is weeping - he - who carries the measure of seeds; but he will come back in happiness, a bearer of sheaves.

Jerusalem of Gold - Naomi Shemer - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:08:28 +0000

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Merry Christmas 2008, Happy Chanucka 2008 & Happy New Year 2009 from Amadea! A live performance in Berlin of the Israeli folk song - Jerusalem of Gold - written by Naomi Shemer. Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) is accompanied by Frederick on an authentic David's Harp, which was hand-made in Jerusalem. The David's Harp has been made in the same exact way as it would have been made 3,000 years ago in the time of King David. The performance took place live in the Sankt Marien-Liebfrauen Church on December 20, 2008. Here is an English translation of the Hebrew lyrics: The mountains' air clear like wine and the smell of pines, Flies in the wind of the twilight with the voice of echoes, And in the deep sleep the tree and stone rest in a dream, The city which in life sits and its heart is within a wall. CHORUS: Jerusalem of gold and of brass and of light, There is nothing like your song, "I am a violin." We return to the cisterns of water to the market and to whatever, The Shofar calls in the mountain of houses in the old city, In the caves which are forever remembering thousands of sunsets, And again falling asleep at the sea of the Kings on the way to Jericho. CHORUS. Surely I am coming to sing to you today for you bind circles, I was made smaller from the marching of your sons and from the last of our enemies, Because your name is burning in our consciousness like the kiss of an angel, With the peacefulness of Jerusalem there will be happiness for the wholeness (completeness) of gold. CHORUS

Tags:Weihnachten Christmas Israel Jerusalem Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Church Folk Song Hebrew Frederick Naomi Shemer Jewish Music David's Harp David's Harfe Marien-Liebfrauen Kirche Chanucka Yerushalayim Yerushalaim

Jerusalem of Gold - Shemer - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:12:35 +0000

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Happy New Year 5769 from Berlin! A heartfelt and touching performance of the Israeli song - Yerushalaim shel Zahav (Jerusalem of Gold) - written by Naomi Shemer. Live from the Cafe Grundgehalt with Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Luba Gorelik (Piano). Here is an English Translation of the lyrics: The mountains' air clear like wine and the smell of pines, Flies in the wind of the twilight with the voice of echoes, And in the deep sleep the tree and stone rest in a dream, The city which in life sits and its heart is within a wall. CHORUS: Jerusalem of gold and of brass and of light, There is nothing like your song, "I am a violin." We return to the cisterns of water to the market and to whatever, The Shofar calls in the mountain of houses in the old city, In the caves which are forever remembering thousands of sunsets, And again falling asleep at the sea of the Kings on the way to Jericho. CHORUS. Surely I am coming to sing to you today for you bind circles, I was made smaller from the marching of your sons and from the last of our enemies, Because your name is burning in our consciousness like the kiss of an angel, With the peacefulness of Jerusalem there will be happiness for the wholeness (completeness) of gold. CHORUS September 2008.

Tags:Israel Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Cafe Grundgehalt Yerushalaim shel Zahav Jerusalem of Gold Naomi Shemer Jewish Music New Year 5769 Luba Gorelik Avez-vous soprano Doroty? Beaucoup belle... Avez-vous soprano Doroty? Beaucoup bienne... Sind Sie Soprano Doroty. Sehr gut.. Doroty s z sopranu musunuz? Çok iyi... Yüksel Önaçan...

The Leaving of Liverpool - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:12:09 +0000

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"The Leaving of Liverpool" is an English ballad that is also popular in Ireland. This is no wonder, since Liverpool has a very large Irish Community. I have sung in Liverpool and personally love this city and its people. Live performance of "The Leaving of Liverpool" with Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano), Alexander Vinokurov (Clarinet) and Sean Hannon (Backup Vocals & Bodhrán). February 2008.

Tags:Drum Berlin Mezzo-Soprano England Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Irish America Ireland Ballad Sean Hannon Bodhrán Alexander Vinokurov Clarinet Lunik Lament The Leaving of Liverpool

Ireland - The Last Rose of Summer - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:44:40 +0000

Video "Ireland - The Last Rose of Summer - Amadea" from dorotheafayne

"The Last Rose of Summer" was written by Thomas Moore (1779-1852). Thomas Moore dedicated this song to the "Rose." According to Benjamin Britten the lyrics and melodies of Thomas Moore's Irish folk songs have been inspired by some of the 151 Irish songs that were published in Edward Buntings's dissertation on Irish music. Bunting's book of Irish tunes is called "Ancient Music of Ireland." Live Performance of "The Last Rose of Summer" by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano), Alexander Vinokurov (Clarinet) & Sean Hannon (Bodhrán, Backup Vocals). February 2008.

Tags:Mezzo-Soprano Rose Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Classical Ballad Alexander Vinokurov Clarinet Last Rose of Summer Thomas Moore Lament Edward Bunting Ancient Music of Ireland Benjamin Britten

I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen (Unfinished)

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:44:39 +0000

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This is an "Unfinished Version" of the Irish ballad - "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen." Written by Thomas Paine Westendorf (1848-1923) for his wife, Jenny, who was born in Ireland. He was a very poor musician and they were living in America at the time, when he wrote this song. It became a "hit" in his day and they were able to use the money from the song's success to finally return to Ireland. Live Performance and "improvisation on the original tune," sung á capella by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano). February 2008.

Tags:Mezzo-Soprano Home Dorothea Fayne You Opera Singer Take Irish Folk Song Ballad I'll Again Kathleen Thomas Paine Westendorf Unfinished Irleand

England - Blow the Wind Southerly - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:24:17 +0000

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"Blow the Wind Southerly" is a traditional English folk song from Northumberland. In the song a woman is waiting for her sailor-lover to come home to her from sea. She runs down to the sea shore to find him and his ship, but he has not arrived... Live performance of the old English Air by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Alexander Vinokurov (Clarinet). February 2008.

Tags:Berlin Sea Mezzo-Soprano England Dorothea Fayne Love Sailor Alexander Vinokurov Clarinet Lunik Blow the Wind Southerly Northumberland English Folk Song

Ireland - Danny Boy - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:46:23 +0000

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"Happy Easter" from Amadea & Alexander! The beautiful Irish folk song by Fred F. Weatherly - Danny Boy - arranged for an unusual duo/combination - Clarinet & Mezzo-Soprano. This is a live perfoprmance from Berlin on "Valentines Day" in the Irish Restaurant - Lunik. February 2008.

Tags:Music Berlin Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Love Song Celtic Irish Easter Duo Folk Ireland Danny Boy Alexander Vinokurov Clarinet Valentines Day Fred F. Weatherly Lunik

Two Yiddish Songs for Purim - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:59:35 +0000

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"Purim Party" with a touch of Opera, musicians Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Zenta Yoshiizumi (Piano) in Berlin. Live Performance in the Heilandskirche in Berlin. February 2008. "Haynt iz Purim" (Today is Purim) & "Shalakhmones" (Purim-Gifts) are two Yiddish Folksongs that catch the spirit of Purim. Purim is the Jewish Holiday, which celebrates a real event in History back at the time of the Persian Empire (6th Century BCE). Haman, the Royal Vizier of the King Ahasueros (Xerxes), cast lots to choose a Day, when to kill all of the Jews living in the Persian Kingdom at this time. At the last moment the Queen Esther was able to save her people and instead Haman was hung on the same gallows that he had built for his murderous plot. The whole story has been documented in the Book of Esther (Old Testament). Lyrics to be added. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Old Testament Carnival Esther Zenta Yoshiizumi Bible Persia Xerxes Haman Purim Yiddish Songs Babylonian Exile Ahasueros Mordechai Shalakhmones Folk music Jewish Holiday

Höre mit Sinn - Götterdämmerung - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:19:54 +0000

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Live Performance of Waltraute's Aria for Wagner's opera - Götterdämmerung. A passionate and convincing performance by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jens Holzkamp (Piano). January 2008. More text to be added in the next day. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Richard Wagner Ring des Nibelungen Götterdämmerung Twighlight of the Gods Jens Holzkmap

Esther - Händel - Oratorio - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:19:51 +0000

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Here is a "fiery" live performance of 3 excerpts from G. F. Händel's oratorio - Esther (first version), HMV 50a. Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) sings the role of the Third Israelite from the oratorio - Esther - accompanied by Zenta Yoshiizumi (piano). Original Adaptation - written by Zenta Yoshiizumi and Amadea. Performed in the original English language, live in the Heilandskirche in Berlin (February 2008). More text to be added. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Israel Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Handel Opera Singer Classical Music Oratorio Esther Zenta Yoshiizumi Bible Jewish Persia Achashverosh Gerorge Friedrich Händel Haendel Haman Heilands Kirche Purim. Old Testament

Das Rheingold - Weiche, Wotan weiche - Erda

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:56:01 +0000

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Merry Christmas from Amadea in Berlin! Erda's Aria from "Das Rheingold" by Richard Wagner. Live Performance of "Weiche, Wotan weiche" with Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jens Holzkamp (Piano). December 2007. More Text to be added. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Music Ring Piano Opera Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Classical Wagner Weiche Wotan Erda Rheingold Nibelungen Jens Holzkamp Norn Nordic Mythology Earth Goddess Amadea

Erlkönig - Franz Schubert - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:20:16 +0000

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Live Performance of the song - Erlkönig, op. 1 - written by Franz Schubert. Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Zenta Yoshiizumi (Piano). Recorded in Cafe Tasso - Berlin. October 2007.

Tags:Piano Opera Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Franz Schubert Gewalt Vater Sohn Lieder Classical Music Goethe Violence Erlkönig Zenta Yoshiizumi Cafe Tasso - Berlin Amadea

Che farò senza Euridice - Orfeo ed Euridice

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:20:14 +0000

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Live performance of Orfeo's aria, "Che farò senza Euridice" from the opera - Orfeo ed Euridice - by Christoff Willibald von Gluck. Performed by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Zenta Yoshiizumi (Piano). November 2007.

Tags:Musik Piano Klavier Opera Klassik Mezzo-Soprano Mozart Dorothea Fayne Love Death Italian Baroque Zenta Yoshiizumi Che farò senza Euridice Orfeo ed Euridice C. W. von Gluck Greek Mythology Tragedy Amadea

Die Forelle - Schubert - for Jacqueline Du Pré

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:04:04 +0000

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Live Performance of Franz Schubert's song, "Die Forelle." This performance is dedicated to the British cellist - Jacqueline Du Prè (January 26, 1945 - October 19, 1987). Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jens Holzkamp in the Ölberg Kirche in Berlin. October 2007.

Tags:Piano Lied Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Franz Schubert Opera Singer Classical Music Forelle Cello Trout Jens Holzkamp Jacqueline Du Pré Ölberg Kirche Art Song Amadea

Stride la vampa - Giuseppe Verdi - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:04:03 +0000

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Live Performance of Azucena's aria, "Stride la vampa" from the Opera - Il Trovatore - by Giuseppe Verdi. Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jens Holzkamp (Piano) in the Ölberg Kirche in Berlin. October 2007.

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Classical Music Fire Gypsy Jens Holzkamp Stride la vampa Il Trovatore Giuseppe Verdi Azucena Italian Opera Troubador Amadea

Ave Maria - Dedicated to Jacqueline Du Pré

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:17:25 +0000

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Ave Maria by Franz Schubert. Dedicated to Jacqueline Du Pré (January 26, 1945 - October 19, 1987) Live Performance by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jens Holzkamp (Piano). October 2007.

Tags:schön Piano Opera Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Franz Schubert Ave Maria Lieder Classical Music Cello Jens Holzkamp Jacqueline Du Pre stück Amadea

Hiné Ma Tov - Rosh Hashana - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:50:06 +0000

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Hebrew Folk song. More text to be added in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Berlin Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Jürgen Gottschalk Rosh Hashana Hiné Ma Tov Hebrew Folk Song Cafe Tasso Accordion Amadea

Bashana Haba'ah - Next Year - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:30:12 +0000

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The lyrics of this Hebrew song were written by Ehut Manor and the music by Nurit Hirah. It was written before 1948, when Israel was still being ruled by the British. I sang this song in a concert on the second day of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) in hopes that the year 5768 will be even better than last year for all of us. Here are the Hebrew lyrics in transliteration and an English translation of the text: "Bashana Haba'ah néshév al hamisperet v'nispor tsiporim no'didot Y'ladim bachufsha y'sachaku tofeset ben habayit uven hasadot. Od tireh od tireh kamah tove y'hiyeh Bashana bashana haba'ah. (2x) Anavim adumim yavshilu ad haerev v'yugshu tsoninim lashulchan Viruchot ridumim y'suel im haderech itonim y'shanim v'ananan. Od tireh od tireh kamah tove y'hiyeh Bashana bashana haba'ah." (2x) ENGLISH: "Next year we'll sit on the porch and count migrating birds Children on vacation will play tag between the house and the fields. You will see, you will yet see how good it will be next year. (2x) Red grapes will ripen 'til the evening and will be served chilled to the table And languid winds will carry to the crossroads old newspapers and a cloud. Next year we will spread out our hands toward the radiant light. A white heron like light will spread her wings and within them the sun will rise. You will see, you will yet see how good it will be next year." (2x) Live performance of Bashana Haba'ah by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordion). September 2007.

Tags:Berlin Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Jürgen Gottschalk Rosh Hashana Hebrew Folk Song Cafe Tasso Accordion Bashana Haba'a Amadea

Ashrenu - We Are Happy! - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:36:20 +0000

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Songs from the Jewish New Year 5768 -- Ashrenu (Hebrew Prayer) Live Performance of the Hebrew prayer -- Ashrenu -- by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordion). The hebrew prayer -- Ashrenu -- comes from a section of the Morning Prayer Service known as the "Tikun Tefillah." The "Tikun Tefillah" was compiled during a period of intense persecution -- the middle of the 5th century, when the Jewish people were ruled by the Persian King, Yezdegerd II. He forbade the Jews to observe the Sabbath or to recite their central prayer -- The "Shema," since the "Shema" mentions the Hebrew word "Yisrael." "Yisrael" is the second name for the Hebrew Patriarch -- Jacob. This Hebrew word literally means -- "He triumphed over an angel." "Yisrael" itself is made up of two Hebrew words; the first word being ("Shirara" or mastery) combined with a second Hebrew word ("Yashar" or upright, fair) -- a dedication to justice in accordance with the Lord's will. The Persian King, Yezdegerd II, seems to have felt personally threatened by the Jewish religion and the Jewish people, in that "ideally" one of the main goals of Judaism is to fulfil divine justice by conquering the Angel of Darkness, just as Jacob had done in biblical times. Therefore, the Ashrenu prayer was written to help the Jewish people not be disheartened by their Persian oppressors. It is recited just before the "Shema" prayer. It is a reminder to the Jewish people that the Torah is their real heritage, and that its beauty can never be subdued or overthrown by anyone. Here is an English translation of the Ashrenu: "We are fortunate, how good is our portion, how pleasant our lot, and how beautiful is out heritage!" Here is a transliteration of the original lyrics in Hebrew: "Ashrénu ma tov chelkénu umanayim gorolénu. (2x) La la la la..."

Tags:Opera Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Jürgen Gottschalk Rosh Hashana Jewish New Year Ashrenu Hebrew Prayer

Tum Balalayka - Rosh Hashana - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:36:20 +0000

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Songs from the Jewish New Year 5768 – Tum-Balalayka (Yiddish Folk Song) Live Performance of the Yiddish folk song – Tum-Balalayka– by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordion). This song is about a young man, who is having trouble deciding which girl he should marry. In the end he decides that he will marry the girl, who can answer his “three questions” about life... Here is an English translation of the Yiddish folk song – Tum-Balalayka: “All night long a lad worries which girl to marry Without embarrassing the other one. Maiden, can you tell me what grows without rain? What yearns without tears? What burns forever? Silly lad, a stone can grow without rain. A heart can yearn without tears. And love can burn forever...”

Tags:Opera Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Jürgen Gottschalk Tum Balalayka Yiddish Folk Song Rosh Hashana Jewish New Year

Meyerke, Mayn Zun - Rosh Hashana - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:36:17 +0000

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Songs from the Jewish New Year 5768 – Meyer, My Son (Yiddish Folk Song) Live Performance of the Yiddish folk song – Meyer, My Son – by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordion). This song paints the picture of a conversation between a father and his son. The father wants to know, whom his son loves and does she have a dowry? It turns out that she is a poor woman, the daughter of the miller in their little town... Here is an English translation of that song: “Meyer, my dearest son! There is something that I wish to ask you.” “What do you wish to ask, dear father?” “Meyer, my dearest son! Whom do you love?” “The miller’s daughter, dear father. It is she whom I love.” “Meyer, my dearest son! Does she have a dowry?“ “No, dearest father. She has no dowry.” “Meyer, my dearest son! Do not take her as your bride.” “I love her dearly, dearest father. By your advice I cannot abide.”

Tags:Opera Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Jürgen Gottschalk Yiddish Folk Song Rosh Hashana Jewish New Year Meyerke Mayn Zun

Shemah Kolenu - Kol Nidre Service - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:23:40 +0000

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Live performance of the Jewish prayer - Sh'ma Kolenu - sung "a capella" by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano) at the Heilandskirche in Berlin. The paintings of Peter Becker from Berlin - Pankow are seen in the background. The prayer -- Shemah Kolenu -- is part of the daily "Selichot Service" of the Jewish people. The word -- Selichot -- comes from the Hebrew word -- Salach -- which means "fogiveness." Every day of the year, except on the Sabbath and on the Jewish New Year -- Rosh Hashanah - these prayers of forgiveness (including Shemah Kolenu) are recited in the Jewish liturgy. On Yom Kippur -- the most holy day of the year for the Jewish people -- the Ark (where the Torah is kept) is opened for the entire recitation of the Selichot Service. The people, who are able to stand, do so for the entire service. Sometimes this service may last as long as one hour long. The composers of these supplications of the Selichot Service are among the most notable of Talmudic times. The central message of the Selichot Service lie in the thirteen attributes of "Divine Mercy." In other words, in accordance with Jewish tradition each sin committed by a person can actually be removed by an equal "good deed." Therefore, no sin (according to Jewish Law) is unforgivable, since G-d is greater than any sin that mankind is capable of committing. During this prayer -- Shemah Kolenu -- the Ark is opened and the entire congregation stands. The cantor sings with fervour and passion these words: ENGLISH TRANSLATION- "Hear our voice, Hashem, our G-d, have pity and compassion on us, and accept our prayer. Bring us back, Hashem, and we shall return to You, renew our days as of old. Hear our words, Hashem, perceive our thoughts. May they find favor -- the expressions of our mouth and the thoughts of our heart -- before You, Hashem, our Rock and our Redeemer. Do not cast us away from your presence, and do not take from us the spirit of your holiness. Do not cast us away in the time of old age; forsake us not when our strength does fail us. Forsake us not, Oh Hashem, our G-d; be not distant to us"

Tags:Opera Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Maler Painter Peter Becker Jewish Prayer Kol Nidre Shemah Sh'mah Kolenu Liturgy Cantor Heilandkirche Berlin Selichot Judaism Yom Kippur Forgiveness Vergebnis

Kol Nidre - dedicated to Jaqueline Du Pre - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:09:47 +0000

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Live performance of the "Kol Nidre" sung „a capella“ by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano) at the Heilandskirche in Berlin. The Kol Nidre is a Jewish prayer that is sung three times on the eve of the holiest day of the year, according to Jewish tradition - Yom Kippur. Talmudic sources explain that this prayer is the moment, when an individual asks for Divine forgiveness for being unable to fulfil the oaths that were made that year to the Lord himself. In Jewish tradition this is viewed as being even more serious than the oaths that have been left unfulfilled between people. The Kol Nidre prayer is recited by the Chazzan of the synagogue or by one of the two men, who are standing beside him. It serves as a formal declaration that the holiday -Yom Kippur- has officially begun and that all Jews should be allowed to join in the services no matter how grave may have been any of their transgressions. Here is an English translation of the Hebrew text: “All vows, prohibitions, oaths, consecrations, konam-vows (korban HEBREW; sacrifice or offering ENGLISH), konas-vows (the HEBREW substitute for G-d’s name), or equivalent terms, that we may vow, swear, consecrate, or prohibit upon ourselves from Yom Kippur that passed until this Yom Kippur, and from this Yom Kippur until the Yom Kippur in the world to come (or the next Yom Kippur), which is upon us for good. Regarding them all, we repudiate them. They all shall be undone, abandoned, cancelled, null, and void, not in force and not in effect. Our vows are no longer (valid) vows; our prohibitions are no longer (valid) prohibitions; and our oaths are no longer (valid) oaths...” (3x) Certainly, books could be written about the text of the Kol Nidre. It seems that the Kol Nidre prayer is an acknowledgement of the fact that in Judaism it is viewed that each person is held accountable for their actions (or for their passivity and inaction) during their lifetime. Through Prayer, Charity and true Repentance forgiveness from G-d can be achieved by all people. This is probably one of the main messages behind the chanting of the Kol Nidre prayer. This performance is dedicated to Jaqueline Du Pre – one of the greatest cellists ever to have lived.

Tags:Berlin Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Hebrew Cantorial Music Heilandskirche Abraham Baer Annullment of Oaths Aramaic Jaqueline Du Pre Jewish Prayer Kol Nidre Sacred Music Yom Kippur Eve Amadea

Ma Tovu - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:32:17 +0000

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Ma Tovu - is the first prayer, which should be uttered when entering a synagogue. Ma Tovu is sung "a capella" by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano)in the Heilandskirche in Berlin. The paintings of Peter Becker from Berlin - Pankow can be seen in the background. (August 2007) (More text to be added in the next days. Thanks for your patience.)

Tags:Berlin Opera Mezzo-Soprano Singer Dorothea Fayne Prayer Ma Tovu Jewish Cantorial Music Josef Rosenblatt Heilandskirche Amadea

The Chassidic Kaddish - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:32:17 +0000

Video "The Chassidic Kaddish - Amadea" from dorotheafayne

"The Chassidic Kaddish" written by Josef Rosenblatt is a surprise to the ears. Instead of the usual monotonous recitation of the Kaddish, here is a Kaddish that dances and rocks. This song is full of as many colors as the paintings of Marc Chagall! "A capella" performance of "The Chassidic Kaddish" by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) from the Heilandskirche in Berlin. The paintings of Peter Becker (Berlin - Pankow) can be seen in the background. (August 2007)

Tags:Berlin Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Hebrew Painter Prayer Jewish Cantorial Music Josef Rosenblatt Heilandskirche Chassidic Kaddish Synagogue Peter Becker Amadea

Skippy visits the Lietzensee in Berlin

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:52:49 +0000

Video "Skippy visits the Lietzensee in Berlin" from dorotheafayne

Skippy visits the Lietensee in Berlin - Charlottenburg. (August 2007). Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) Skippy (Ara)

Tags:Bike Berlin Parrot Mezzo-Soprano Gold Dorothea Fayne Papagei Bird Trip Blue Opera Singer Ara Mackaw Skippy Arara Lietzensee

I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen - Irland - Fayne

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:52:47 +0000

Video "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen - Irland - Fayne" from dorotheafayne

The Irish folk song - I'll take you home again Kathleen - is a true story about German immigrants living in America in the 1800's. Thomas Paine Westendorf, the composer of the song, was very poor. He could not make enough money from his composing and music, but still his wife - Jenny - was longing to go home to Europe... He had a real stroke of luck, when he wrote the song - I'll take you home again Kathleen - for her. It became a hit! He and his wife left American and returned to their homeland and friends in Europe... Live performance of the Irish folk song - I'll take you home again Kathleen - by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordian). (July 2007).

Tags:you home Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne take again America Ireland I'll Irish Folk Song Jürgen Gottschalk Accordian Kathleen Thomas Paine Westendorf Immigrants

Dirty Old Town - Ireland - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:12:32 +0000

Video "Dirty Old Town - Ireland - Amadea" from dorotheafayne

The Irish folk song - Dirty Old Town - tells the story about two lovers, who meet at the factory where they are both working. They don't have any money. They live in a mean town together and work hard. Maybe their love is as dirty as the city and the factory, but it is still their love and noone else's. Live Performance of "Dirty Old Town" by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordian). (July 2007)

Tags:Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Ireland Irish Folk Song Jürgen Gottschalk Accordian Dirty Old Town

The Flower of Sweet Strabane - Ireland - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:12:30 +0000

Video "The Flower of Sweet Strabane - Ireland - Amadea" from dorotheafayne

This is an Anglo-Irish love Song from the 19th Century. It's about a regular guy, who loves a girl named Martha. Here are the first lines to the song: "If I were king of Ireland and all things at my will. I'd roam through all creation's new fortunes to find still. And the fortune I would seek the most you all must understand Is to win the heart of Martha the flower of sweet Strabane..." Live performance of the Irish folk song - The Flower of Sweet Strabane - with Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordian). (July 2007)

Tags:of The Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Sweet Flower Opera Singer Ireland Irish Folk Song Jürgen Gottschalk Accordian Strabane

The Rose of Tralee (#3) - Ireland - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:53:04 +0000

Video "The Rose of Tralee (#3) - Ireland - Amadea" from dorotheafayne

This song is being sung for you. You are my Rose and the Rose of so many others, who also love you... This is a third "live performance" of the Irish folk song - The Rose of Tralee - by Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano). She is being accompanied by Jürgen Gottschalk on the accordian. (July 2007)

Tags:Song Opera Jürgen Mezzo-Soprano Singer Rose Gottschalk Classical Dorothea Fayne Irish Folk Ireland Tralee Accordian Amadea

Skippy takes a Trip in Berlin - Amadea

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:53:02 +0000

Video "Skippy takes a Trip in Berlin - Amadea" from dorotheafayne

Skippy rides her bike through Berlin - Charlottenburg. Amadea (Mezzo-Soprano) Skippy (Ara)

Tags:Tier Bike Berlin Parrot Mezzo-Soprano Gold Dorothea Fayne Animal Papagei Bird Blue Opera Singer Ara Skippy Arara Tropic Amadea

Skippy loves ice cream in Berlin

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:12:03 +0000

Video "Skippy loves ice cream in Berlin" from dorotheafayne

Skippy eating more ice cream in Berlin with Dorothea. (August 2007.

Tags:Tier Vogel Berlin Parrot Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Animal Papagei Bird Opera Singer Ara Skippy Ice Cream Commedy Funny Film

The Leaving of Liverpool - Ireland - Fayne

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:17:33 +0000

Video "The Leaving of Liverpool - Ireland - Fayne" from dorotheafayne

"The Leaving of Liverpool" is an English Ballad, but it is also much beloved in Ireland. It is a lament about someone, who has to leave home and move to America. What bothers this man the most is not so much that he won't see his hometown - Liverpool - for a while, but that he won't see his true love for a long, long time... Live Performance from Berlin of "The Leaving of Liverpool" sung for you with Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), Sean Hannon (Bodrhan) and Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordeon). (July 2007)

Tags:Berlin Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Classical Ireland Irish Folk Song Celtic Music Jürgen Gottschalk Cafe Grundgehalt Accordeon Sean Hannon Bodrhan English Ballad Leaving of Liverpool

The Sally Gardens (Yeats) - Dorothea Fayne (#3)

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:08:27 +0000

Video "The Sally Gardens (Yeats) - Dorothea Fayne (#3)" from dorotheafayne

The lyrics of the Irish love song, "The Sally Gardens," were written by the Irish poet, William Butler Yeats. He was writing this poem to one woman, whom he loved all of his life, but she did not love him - so they say. I am singing this song for you and I hope that you love me, too... Live Peformance of "The Sally Gardens" by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano) with Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordeon). (July 2007)

Tags:of Berlin The Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Classical Ireland Ballad Maid Sally Gardens Irish Folk Song W. B. Yeats Shore Celtic Music Jürgen Gottschalk Cafe Grundgehalt Accordeon Mourne

The Spanish Lady - Ireland - Dorothea Fayne

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:56:44 +0000

Video "The Spanish Lady - Ireland - Dorothea Fayne" from dorotheafayne

Here is a beautiful Irish folk song for you. It's called "The Spanish Lady." I met her in Dublin a little while ago... Live Peformance from Berlin of "The Spanish Lady" with Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordeon) and Sean Hannon (Bodrhan). (July 2007)

Tags:Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Dublin Opera Singer Classical Ireland Irish Folk Song Celtic Music Jürgen Gottschalk Cafe Grundgehalt Accordeon Spanish Lady Sean Hannon Bodhrán

Danny Boy - Ireland - Dorothea Fayne

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:18:39 +0000

Video "Danny Boy - Ireland - Dorothea Fayne" from dorotheafayne

Hope you like this Irish love song. A laid back, classical version of "Danny Boy" with a touch of Irish folk music. (July 2007) Live performance of "Danny Boy" in Berlin with Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jürgen Gottschalk (Accordeon).

Tags:Berlin Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Akkordeon Kreuzberg Ireland Irish Folk Song Celtic Music Danny Boy Fred Weatherly Jürgen Gottschalk Cafe Grundgehalt Accordeon

Träume - Wesendonck Lieder - Wagner - Fayne

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:36:58 +0000

Video "Träume - Wesendonck Lieder - Wagner - Fayne" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" "Träume" is a study for one of my favorite operas - Tristan und Isolde. Wagner's life was not unsimilar to his music. When you listen to this song, you get the feeling that he must also have been an amazing lover as well as a great composer. Live Performance of the orchestral song, "Träume," the last song from Richard Wagner's song cycle - The Wesendonck Lieder. Sung by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (Piano). The poems to the five Wesendonck Lieder are written by the poetess, Mathilde Wesendonck. It is thought that she was one of Richard Wagner's lovers. (June 2007).

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Träume Opera Singer Richard Wagner Wesendonck Lieder Cycle Mathilde Jens Holzkamp Zyklus Ochestral Song

Wesendonck Lieder - Wagner - Im Treibhaus - Fayne

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:29:22 +0000

Video "Wesendonck Lieder - Wagner - Im Treibhaus - Fayne" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" Live Performance of the orchestral song, "Im Treibhaus" from Richard Wagner's song cycle - The Wesendonck Lieder. Sung by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (Piano). This is a second live performance of this song by Dorothea Fayne. The poems of the five Wesendonck Lieder are written by Mathilde Wesendonck. (June 2007). More text to be added in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Richard Wagner Wesendonck Lieder Mathilde Im Treibhaus In the Conservatory Jens Holzkamp

Götterdämmerung - Richard Wagner - Dorothea Fayne

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:21:47 +0000

Video "Götterdämmerung - Richard Wagner - Dorothea Fayne" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" Live Performance of Waltraute's aria, "Höre mit Sinn" from Richard Wagner's opera - Götterdämmerung. Sung by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (Piano). (June 2007). More text to be added in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Piano Live Mezzo-Soprano Concert Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Aria Wotan Richard Wagner Jens Holzkamp Twilight of the Gods Höre mit Sinn Götterdämmerung Brunnhilde Der Ring des Nibelungen Walküre Waltraute Summernight's

Das Rheingold - Richard Wagner - Dorothea Fayne #3

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:10:34 +0000

Video "Das Rheingold - Richard Wagner - Dorothea Fayne #3" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" Live Performance of Erda's aria, "Weiche, Wotan weiche" from Richard Wagner's opera- Das Rheingold. Sung by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (Piano). This is a third live performance of this aria by Dorothea Fayne (June 2007). More text to be added in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Erda Richard Wagner Jens Holzkamp Der Ring des Nibelungen Das Rheingold

Mendelssohn - Elias - Weh ihnen - Dorothea Fayne

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:00:41 +0000

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"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" Live performance of the Alto aria, "Weh ihnen, dass sie von mir weichen" from Felix Mendelssohn's Oratorio - Elias. "Weh ihnen, dass sie von mir weichen" is sung here in the original -- Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (Piano). This is a second live performance of this aria by Dorothea Fayne (June 2007). More text to be added in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano von Dorothea Fayne dass Mezzosopran sie mir Opera Singer Oratorio Old Testament Elias Palestine Elijah Hebrew Prophet Weh Jens Holzkamp Judges Felix Mendelssohn ihnen weichen Alto Solo

Mendelssohn - Elias - Sei stille dem Herrn #2

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:56:03 +0000

Video "Mendelssohn - Elias - Sei stille dem Herrn #2" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" Live performance of the Alto aria, "Sei stille dem Herrn" from Felix Mendelssohn's Oratorio - Elias. Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (Piano). This is a second live performance of this aria by Dorothea Fayne. (June 2007). More text to be added in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Oratorio Old Testament Elias Palestine Elijah Hebrew Prophet Jens Holzkamp Judges Felix Mendelssohn Sie stille dem Herrn

Der Erlkönig - Franz Schubert - Dorothea Fayne

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:46:15 +0000

Video "Der Erlkönig - Franz Schubert - Dorothea Fayne" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" Live performance of Franz Schubert's song, "Der Erlkönig," Op. 1. "Der Erlkönig" is sung here in the original language with the Franz Schubert's original piano part -- Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (Piano). The poem from this song is written by the great, German writer and poet - Willhelm von Goethe (June 2007). More text to be added in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Song Piano Lied Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Franz Schubert Opera Singer Goethe Erlkönig Jens Holzkamp

Der Lindenbaum - Franz Schubert - Fayne (2)

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:38:18 +0000

Video "Der Lindenbaum - Franz Schubert - Fayne (2)" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" Live performance of Franz Schubert's song, "Der Lindenbaum," from the song cycle - Der Winterreise. Sung in the original language with the Franz Schubert's original piano part by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (Piano). This is a second live performance of this song by Dorothea Fayne (June 2007). More text to be added in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Song Piano Lied Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Franz Schubert Opera Singer Lindenbaum Cycle Winterreise Jens Holzkamp Zyklus

Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix - Samson et Delilah #2

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:28:58 +0000

Video "Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix - Samson et Delilah #2" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" Live performance of Dalilah's aria, "Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix" from Camille Saint Saens opera - Samson et Delilah. Sung in the original language (French) by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (Piano). This is a second live performance of this aria by Dorothea Fayne (June 2007). More text to be added in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.

Tags:Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer French Old Testament Hebrew Palestine Jens Holzkamp Mon coeur s'ouvre ta voix Samson et Delilah Dalilah Camille Saint Saens Judges Israelites Phillistines

Non so più cosa son - Nozze di Figaro - Mozart

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:20:30 +0000

Video "Non so più cosa son - Nozze di Figaro - Mozart" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" - June 17, 2007 A live Performance of the aria "Non so più cosa son" sung by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (piano). June 2007. "Non so più cosa son" is Cherubino's first aria from Act I of Mozart's opera - Le Nozze di Figaro (1786). The music is by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; the libretto is by Lorenzo da Ponte (adapted from Beaumarchais' drama - Le Marriage de Figaro). The setting of this aria is the new, sparsely furnished bedroom of Susanna and Figaro. Cherubino enters to tell Susanna about his last bout with the Count. He was caught kissing Barbarina and now the Count Almaviva has threatened to expel him from the castle. In the middle of his complaining he sees a ribbon, which belongs to the Countess Rosina. He forgets all of his troubles at that moment, grabs the ribbon and gives Susanna a manuscript copy of one his songs – Non so più cosa son. In this song Cherubino proclaims his love for every woman he knows and his love for love itself... Here is an English translation of Cherubino’s wonderful aria – Non so più cosa son: “I don’t know anymore what I am, what I am doing; Now I am like fire, then I am like ice. Every woman changes my color, every woman makes my heart palpitate. Just the name love, delight, makes me turbulent, rises my chest, and love forces me to speak about a desire, a desire which I cannot explain. I talk about love when awake, I talk about love when dreaming, to the water, to the shadows, to the mountains, to the flowers, to the grass, to the fountains, to the echo, to the air, to the winds, which carry away from here the sounds of my vane accents. And if I don’t have anyone who will listen to me, I talk about love with myself.”

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Italian Marriage Seville Cherubino Ponte Almaviva Jens Holzkamp Nozze di Figaro Non so più Beaumarchais

Voi, che sapete - Nozze di Figaro - Mozart (#2)

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:20:30 +0000

Video "Voi, che sapete - Nozze di Figaro - Mozart (#2)" from dorotheafayne

"A Summernight's Concert in Berlin" - June 17, 2007 A live Performance of the aria "Voi, che sapete" sung by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano), accompanied by Jens Holzkamp (piano). June 2007. "Voi, che sapete" is Cherubino's second aria from Act II of Mozart's opera - Le Nozze di Figaro (1786). The music is by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; the libretto is by Lorenzo da Ponte (adapted from Beaumarchais' drama - Le Marriage de Figaro). The Opera takes place in the Castle of Count Almaviva near Seville in the 17th century. "Voi, che sapete" is sung by the page, Cherubino. Cherubino, a young man of about 16 or 17 years old, has learned in Act I that the Count Almaviva is going to send him to war as a soldier. But, Cherubino is in love with every woman of Count Almaviva's Court, including his wife - the Countess Rosina. He is not cut out to be a soldier, but rather a lover of all of the women... During this aria Cherubino has gone to the Countess' bedroom to speak to her and Susanna about his terrible plight. Susanna asks him to sing them one of his love songs. Cherubino forgets all about his sad story with the army and sings the beautiful aria, "Voi, che sapete" to the Countess while Susanna accompanies him on the guitar.

Tags:Piano Mezzo-Soprano Mozart Dorothea Fayne Opera Singer Italian Marriage Cherubino Ponte Jens Holzkamp Nozze di Figaro Voi sapete Beamarchais

Heidenröslein - Franz Schubert - Fayne (#3)

rss@sevenload.com (dorotheafayne) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:20:29 +0000

Video "Heidenröslein - Franz Schubert - Fayne (#3)" from dorotheafayne

Live Performance of Franz Schubert’s “Heidenröslein” by Dorothea Fayne (Mezzo-Soprano) and Jens Holzkamp (Piano) from a concert that they gave on June, 17, 2007 – „A Summernight’s Concert in Berlin.“ In 1816 Joseph von Spaun sent sixteen of Schubert's songs with settings of Goethe's poems to the poet himself. The next month he sent Goethe another twelve songs by Schubert with Goethe's poems. Supposedly, Goethe made a short note of this in his diary, but did not react more. Some people have said that Goethe did not know much about music and that is why he acted this way. Others believe that because Schubert’s compositions may have changed or affected the poems of Goethe ever so slightly, that he was not perfectly happy with Schubert’s music... Nevertheless, Goethe’s opinions did not influence Schubert in the least. He set more than 80 poems of Goethe to music. “Heidenröslein” is one of Schubert’s most beautiful and most beloved of all his writings. It is also, by the way, one of the most difficult songs from Franz Schubert to sing well. This is because the vocal line lies plainly exposed over a clear, subtle harmonic structure, in which the piano part has never more than three or four voices at any given moment.

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