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Der Rosenkavalier

Ludwig, Jahn, Popp, Berry, Loose; Bernstein
Wien, 1971

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Der Rosenkavalier

It is remarkable that, in the same season, Christa Ludwig performed both the Marschallin and Octavian at the Wiener Staatsoper. To witness this legendary artist take on two such distinct roles within months must have been an extraordinary experience for those fortunate enough to be in attendance. In this performance, she embodies the Marschallin with a regal presence, yet never allows the character to feel distant or aloof, maintaining a warmth that makes her portrayal all the more compelling.

Lucia Popp's Sophie sparkles with innocence but carries enough spirit to make her a formidable match for Walter Berry's Baron Ochs. Berry's portrayal is both humorous and measured, avoiding caricature while uncovering the humanity within the role. His comedic timing is precise without detracting from the character's underlying complexity. At the podium, Leonard Bernstein brings an intense textual sensitivity to the score, shaping phrases with a deep connection to the libretto. His interpretation subtly redefines dynamics and relationships, casting familiar moments in a fresh and intriguing light.

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Robert, V.

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BERNSTEIN AFTER FIRST NIGHT

A particular performance in excellent sound. Bernsteins emotional Rosenkavalier is a bit much, a bit slow, a bit heavy. It might be a gigantic, but impressive misunderstanding. The cast is not the same as at first night of the production except some (totally satisfiing) comprimarii and the cousins (opera) resp. spouses (real life) Ludwig/Berry, singing with gusto and elegance (but not without some strain). Popp and Gutstein might be known from the commercial recording on cbs. There is, perhaps, a bit too much similarity of Berry's and Gutstein's voices, but they are doing a fine job. Great surprise was how Gertrude Jahn copes with the efforts of the title character. Jahn was a regular at VSO for decades in smaller and greater roles. I heard her Octavian in later years, but here she does even better than hoped and fits very good to the two other, far more prominent ladies,
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