Tag Archives: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What I’ve Been Singing This Week : Wiegenlied (Op. 98, No.2): Schubert

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

I’ve a few Wiegenlied in my repertoire now (Wiegenlied meaning Cradle Song, of course).  The first I sang was Mozart’s – it was the first solo song given to me to have a go at – and it was over … Continue reading →

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What Am I Singing?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by

I was introduced to Ach, Ich Fuhl’s at 10 am today, (you try singing Mozart at 10 in the morning), which is from Mozart’s Die Zauberflote (Magic Flute). It is sung by Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night. The male lead, Tamino, a handsome prince, falls in love with Pamina at first sight of her portrait. Pamina has been captured by an evil sorcerer, Sarastro. The Queen of the Night promises Pamina’s hand in marriage to Tamino if he rescues her. Does he? The aria is expressing Pamina’s despair when, at Scene 4, Pamina believes Tamino has abandoned her. Curiously, Flute is known for its association with Freemasonry. Continue reading →

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The blog may have been quiet recently but I haven’t!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

I’ve been rehearsing this. It’s Mozart and it’s called Laudate Dominum and I’m singing it solo next Saturday. The soprano in the You Tube video is, of course, the fabulous Kiri Te Kanawa. Wish me luck/pray for me/light candles/whatever you … Continue reading →

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