[Publius]

THE CHAMBER MUSIC OF LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

”Adelaide”, Op. 46

Although it possesses an opus number that would correlate with a middle period piece, this song actually dates from 1796. Frederick von Matthison’s poem has been set by a goodly number of composers, to include the 17 year old Franz Schubert, but it is Beethoven’s through-composed setting that has stood the test of time and become a favorite for tenors. Near the end, note how Beethoven plays with the phrase “auf jedem Purpurblättchen” (“on each little purple page”) like a young god creating a new world. This is one where you just need to close your eyes and roll with it.

Beethoven: “Adelaide”, Op. 46

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much Maestro - one of my all-time faves! Interestingly, after it played on YouTube, the next song up was the same, sung by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

A twofer! Or as the deejays used to say "sounded so nice, I'm gonna play it twice."

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[left that other site]

That was lovely! ;-)

[luvie]

Missed ya tonight, Mr. P! I’ll have to look into some wallerin’ tomorrow afternoon. :)