A Comparative Analysis of Two Versions of Morgen by Richard Strauss

This report provides a comparative analysis of two versions of Richard Strauss's 'Morgen.' The first version, performed in 1974 by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Wolfgang Sawallisch, is contrasted with a more recent performance by Renee Fleming and the Prague Symphony Orchestra. The report examines the vocal styles, musicality, and overall impact of each performance. It highlights the differences in sound quality, vocal techniques, and stage presence. The report also considers the historical context of each performance and their reception. The analysis includes references to the impact of the performers, the evolution of musical styles, and the overall effectiveness of each interpretation in conveying the emotional depth of the song. The report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the two performances, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, and their significance within the broader context of Lieder and opera music.

Compare and Contrast two versions of Morgen by Richard Strauss

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Compare and Contrast two versions of Morgen by Richard Strauss
The first version was performed in 1974 by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone) and
Wolfgang Sawallish (piano)
Fischer-Dieskau passed away in 2012, but he was one of the
most famous Lieder (German art songs) performers in the world. The second version was more
recently performed by Renee Fleming (soprano) and the Prague Symphony Orchestra .Fleming
is presently one of the most well-known opera
performers even outside of opera.
Richard Strauss was the most famous composer of over more than 100 Lieder for voice and
piano (Becker, 2015).
As per the review given by some people it has been seen that the first version was more
melodies than the second version as because of the deepness and dedication of the singer
towards the song. The melody and the intensity to attract the listeners of first song was much
more influential to that of second version. Although the first version of the Morgen was
performed in 1974, the popularity and the demand of the song was remarkable at that period of
time. The first version of the Morgen (Morning) which was sing by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
(baritone) and Wolfgang Sawallish (piano) won so many awards and recognition among the
people. It was the traditional and ethical opera music which have capabilities to attract the
listeners where as on the other hand the second version which was sing by Renee Fleming
(soprano) and the Prague Symphony Orchestra, is much more modern version of the song. The
second version was not as melodies as the first one the sound quality and the word quality of the
second version was much more clear than the first version of the song. The feel and temperament
of both the performances was remarkable, but the range of success which first version had
received was incomparable to that of second version (Riner, 2017). The sound quality of the first
version was very thick as comparison to the second version. The sound quality of second
versionYoung, J., 2017 is thin. The pitch and voice note of both the versions are very high as
because it is opera music. The vocabulary and the choice of words and the way of performing
the song of both versions are quite different from each other, as because the first version was
being performed in 1974 and the second version was performed recently. The second version

was much more of stage performance and thus the intensity of the song was little bit loosen in
the second version as compared to the first version of the song (Young, 2017).
Young, J., 2017
REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Becker, M., 2015. The songs of Richard Strauss Op. 10 to Op. 56 (Doctoral dissertation).
Riner, N., 2017. Four Songs Strauss, arr. Elizabeth Walker. Flutist Quarterly. 43(1). pp.71-72.
Young, J., 2017. Songs Not Silenced: Music Forbidden in the Holocaust.Young, J., 2017