Margarete Teschemacher - Margarete Teschemacher Sopran

Review by Hiroyuki Mori

Margarete Teschemacher was a German soprano whose recordings from the early 20th century have been preserved and reissued on various labels. One of these is the album Margarete Teschemacher Sopran, which showcases her voice in a variety of operatic arias and songs.

Listeners who are fans of the old-school style of singing will appreciate Teschemacher's clear, pure tone and precise diction. She has a natural sense of phrasing and a good sense of drama, which she brings to bear on pieces like "Einsam in trüben Tagen" from Wagner's Lohengrin or "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's Xerxes.

The album also includes some lesser-known works, such as songs by Schubert and Schumann, which Teschemacher delivers with sensitivity and nuance. Her voice has a sweetness and warmth that is particularly effective in the more lyrical pieces, such as "Voi che sapete" from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.

Summary by Hiroyuki Mori

Margarete Teschemacher Sopran is a valuable document of a singer whose career spanned the transition from the 19th to the 20th century. Her style may not be to everyone's taste, but those who appreciate the art of singing will find much to enjoy in this collection.