Bist du bei mir – Johann S. Bach (Shigeko Hata) |
Thomanerchor The Thomanerchor (St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig) is an all-boys’ choir which was founded in 1212. The choir consists of 92 members, between the ages of 9 and 18. Johann Sebastian Bach was the director of the choir from 1723 to 1750. More information can be found below. English – here and here Deutsch – hier und hier |
Die Zauberflöte (Mozart) – Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen This clip comes from the opera die Zauberflöte, the Magic Flute, from Mozart. This particular version stars Diana Damrau singing the aria of the Queen of the Night (The vengeance of hell boils in my heart). The aria is famous for its speed, demanding nature, and the vocal range which covers two octaves. Before the aria begins the Queen of the Night is attempting to convince her daughter, Pamina, to kill her rival Sarastro. Lyrics – Deutsch + Englisch |
Franz Schubert – An die Musik (Dietrich Fischer Dieskau) https://youtu.be/ayIrOHMKFFQ |
Die Fledermaus (Johann Strauss jr.) – Mein Herr Marquis |