The next Lebrecht Interview is…. Lise Davidsen
OperaThe world’s most sought-after dramatic soprano joins me for 45 minutes of hard talk this weekend.
Lise Davidsen discusses her sports career, getting rejected by the best conservatoire, living with a huge instrument … and the wedding she’s planning.
BBC Radio 3. This Saturday at 10pm.
Tune here.
photo: Paul Frankl
Looking forward to it Norman you can tell her Slipped Disc in my reviews has been proclaiming her as the most exciting dramatic soprano of our time.
She’s not even wearing heels. How tall is she?
No idea. Not relevant.
She is tall. Judging by the videos of her performances, she is probably approximately 189 cm.
She’s tall enough to be your mother. Goliath.
I’ve never heard of her. Can you do Barenboim or Blomstedt next? Or Pletnev !
Have you been in solitary confinement for the past few years? Or in a coma?
On second thought, you must be just making a joke.
She has the notes but not much else if you compare with Birgit N, Gwyneth J, Margaret P, Kirsten F – you know, those that could actually sing the roles she attempts. Hence, I avoid this wannabe warbler. The fact she’s down to do a Ring with YNS at the Met says it all for how low she will go to try and have a career.
When did Margaret Price sing Brunnhilde? Absurd comparison.
“Der verachtete Zwerg, wie wird er geehrt!”
Thank you, Milord, you made my day!
That’s a very unpleasant remark.