Barbra Streisand has recorded more than 60 albums, almost all with Columbia Records. Her early works in the 1960s (her debut The Barbra Streisand Album which won two Grammy Awards in 1963, followed by The Second Barbra Streisand Album, The Third Album, My Name Is Barbra, etc.) are considered classic renditions of theater and nightclub standards, including her version of Happy Days Are Here Again. Beginning with My Name Is Barbra, her albums were often medley-filled keepsakes of her television specials.
Starting in 1969, Streisand tackled contemporary songwriters; like many talented singers of the day, she found herself a fish out of water in attempts to tackle rock, but her vocal talents prevailed and she gained newfound success with the pop and ballad-oriented Richard Perry-produced album Stoney End in 1971. The title track, written by Laura Nyro, was a big hit for Streisand.
Streisand's 1980 album, Guilty featured the songwriting, production and vocal talents of Barry Gibb and was the best-selling album of her recording career. During the 1970s, she was also highly prominent in the pop charts, with number-one records like The Way We Were, Evergreen, No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) (her duet with Donna Summer), and Woman In Love; some of these came from soundtracks of her films. She recently took part in supporting Haiti in singing "We are the World 25th anniversary.
When the 1970s ended, Streisand was named the most successful female singer in the U.S. - only Elvis Presley and The Beatles having sold more albums. [1]
[1] In 1982, New York Times music critic Stephen Holden wrote that Streisand was "the most influential mainstream American pop singer since Frank Sinatra."
In Trutina
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Fluctuant contraria
Lascivus amor et pudicitia
Said eligo quod video,
Collum iugo prebeo;
Ad iugum tamen suave transeo
The lyrics of Barbra Streisand's song "In Trutina" are taken from a Latin text that is part of the larger work "Carmina Burana." These specific lines can be translated as follows: "In the wavering balance of my feelings, conflicting desires sway: playful love and chastity. I choose what I see, I submit my neck to the yoke; but still, I pass sweetly under the yoke."
The song explores the inner conflict and struggle between two opposing forces within the singer's mind. On one hand, there is "lascivus amor," or playful love, representing desire, passion, and temptation. On the other hand, there is "pudicitia," or chastity, representing virtue, purity, and self-restraint. The singer finds themselves caught in the middle, uncertain of which path to choose.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of submission and willingly accepting the yoke, which symbolizes the burdens and responsibilities associated with making a choice. Despite the challenges, the singer finds solace in the fact that they can navigate this struggle with a sense of sweetness and surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
In trutina mentis dubia
In the delicate balance of an uncertain mind
Fluctuant contraria
Contradictory emotions ebb and flow
Lascivus amor et pudicitia
Passionate love and chastity
Said eligo quod video
Thus, I choose what I see
Collum iugo prebeo
I offer my neck to the yoke
Ad iugum tamen suave transeo
Yet, I pass pleasantly under the yoke
Lyrics © SCHOTT MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: CARL ORFF
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Bertiethesmurf1946
To the detractors: Music is not science, nor must it meet any standard of "perfection". It is art, and it is the most emotionally moving art form. This album is a good example of why Streisand is so popular - she makes the music resonate at a deep emotional level with many people who hear her sing. It can't be defined or quantified, the listener either is moved or not, and that is all. I for one am deeply moved by this performance and have been for 40 years now.
p.s. on the album cover Leonard Bernstein says "Barbra Streisand's natural ability to make music takes her over to the classical field with extraordinary ease. It's clear that she loves these songs. In her sensitive, straight-forward, and enormously appealing performance, she has given us a very special musical experience"
ian caldeian
I agree with you Papasmurf1946. This is almost exactly how I feel when the naysayers start analyzing voices like Leontyne Price's with absolutes. I prefer Streisand doing other things but I like this.
Pavan Hamzah
Linda interpretação, nossa alma parece que salta de dentro de nosso corpo lento e simples. A música sempre é algo mais veloz e mais belo do que nossa simples existência, mas que bela música
Warren Hamlet
Lets get this quite straight. When Streisand produced the album of classical songs,
she never pretended to be anything but Barbra Streisand the singer NOT a classically
trained singer. She probably knew she would be in for a bit of "stick". for doing it.
Therefore, listening to it from that perspective it is at least a fair and sincere attempt.
Harriet Farmer
@24 Hr Fake Gnus I am a classically trained singer - began 'classical' voice lessons at age 14, studied with an Alumni of Eastman, and then Julliard. At the age of 15 though, vocal chords are not mature enough to technically achieve the purist form of classical singing (the vocal chords mature around age 21). My high school choir made a recording of Carmina Burana when I was a Sophomore (age 15) and our Choir Director assigned me the Dolcissime solo. It went well...thank goodness...I am a Coloratura. I love the clarity and pure tone that Barbara uses when singing this. Her natural gift of interpreting music, a beautiful voice and professional musicianship shines here.
24 Hr Fake Gnus
I am a classically trained musician. Streisand has, in my estimate, done quality work here. Some of her interpretations may be slightly better than others but she clearly put a great deal of time and effort into preparing.this. She has done an excellent job overall.
Her work here holds up alongside many of the big name classical music oerformers. And I Iisten to many of the big names in classical music: Marilyn Horne, Renee Fleming, Sarah Brightman, Bryn Terfel. Luciano Pavarotti, Joyce DiDonato, Maria Callas, Jose Carreras etc.
Classical wasn't Streisand's specialty but she met the challenge with considerable professionalism. She is to be congratulated for her fine work.
Massimo Castagni
Love her voice!!!
николай Галушко
Божественная БАРБРА! Божественный голос. Абсолютное совершенство! БАРБРА - это космос!!!
Richard Willis Jr
The thing to do is to listen to several versions of TRUTINA at the same time. Of course the great opera singer Renee Fleming gives the ideal operatic rendition. But as is with ALL the music that she creates, once again STREISAND makes this song, and the entire CLASSICAL album her own. When you partake of the STREISAND mystique, you go for the experience that is HER, moreso than the songs. That is how you must digest, perhaps, one of the 3 greatest artist of the 20th century or all time that has come so far! 💞💞💞
Francisco Ferrer Galiana
Bellísima canción