Here is Magdalena Kozena adopting that 'dragged through a hedge backwards' look in this concert staging of Hab' mir's gelobt from Der Rosenkavalier. It must have been so easy for Lady Rattle to get ready for this concert by avoiding the slap and keeping that 'just got out of bed' look. I wonder who persuaded her to go along with this bright idea. Not Simon surely! Nevertheless its a splendid performance of the famous Rosenkavalier trio. I say all this in jest but being serious she is a most wonderful singer who I greatly admire.
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Does it matter what opera singers look like?[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT] -
I really haven't a clue what he is on about ?Comment
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Clearly it does to other YouTube viewers judging by the erudite comments:Originally posted by Stanfordian View Post
great boobs at 1:17 hot mama!
I think Magdalena looks fine. Wonderful music. Thanks for that clip, Ian.Pacta sunt servanda !!!Comment
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Which one's MAgdelan Kozena? If She's the one in the short dress I assume that she's singing Octavian' & adopting a more 'boyish' look (eg the leggings/trousers).Originally posted by Stanfordian View PostComment
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What about SR's 'just got out of bed look', which he adopts for every concert? No comment on that?Comment
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Hiya Flosshilde, Yes Magdalena Kozena (Lady Rattle) is singing Octavian. Taste is a funny thing. I think she looks awful with that unkempt boyish look but others here seem not to bother. Diversity of opinions is one of the reasons why I love this forum.Originally posted by Flosshilde View PostComment
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... and the gurning ... and the "artistic" "moulding" of the tempo so that it breaks up the line ... and the skwarking singing. So much more to dislike than the singer's/singers' appearance(s).Originally posted by Flosshilde View Post[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]Comment
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Does anyone refer to Bernstein's 'gurning' I wonder?
Rattle's always strikes me as being the result of effortful involvement, Bernstein's of the reflection in the mirror.
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Yes, but I feel you may be missing an essential difference here, ami, which is that I like Bernstein!Originally posted by amateur51 View Post
(Actually, I often greatly like Rattle's performances, too - three of the very best concerts I've ever attended were conducted by him - but of late in much Romantic repertoire I find that "effortful involvement" describes his idea of rubato and phrasing. Still - I doubt he loses much sleep over my opinion!)[FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][B]Numquam Satis![/B][/I][/FONT]Comment
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That could be it, ferney - Rattle is a hero for me.Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View PostYes, but I feel you may be missing an essential difference here, ami, which is that I like Bernstein!
(Actually, I often greatly like Rattle's performances, too - three of the very best concerts I've ever attended were conducted by him - but of late in much Romantic repertoire I find that "effortful involvement" describes his idea of rubato and phrasing. Still - I doubt he loses much sleep over my opinion!)
I listened to the extract with eyes closed and heard nothing untoward - except perhaps Marie Theres' last punch slightly pulledComment
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Since I dislike 90% of Rosenkavalier and never listen to it I had to go to her website to see what she looks like. The “Prayer” CD cover reminded me forcefully of Stanley Baxter. Sorry to lower the tone.My life, each morning when I dress, is four and twenty hours less. (J Richardson)Comment
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