Schlummert ein, ihr matten Augen

I'm breaking my self-imposed silence to express my sadness and grief at the passing of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson. I can't think of an artist who so touched my soul in recent years as she did (in January 2005 I said as much). Hers was an artistry that defies description. I hope that in death she has found peace from the illness that plagued her in recent years.

This recording of "Ich habe genug" is remarkable.

The world is a much poorer place for her loss.