About This Song
About "Dornroschen, Act III Scene 6: Ach, das Gleiten (Quicksilver)" by Brigitte Fassbaender
Quicksilver drips from Fassbaender’s lips in this Dornröschen scene—a glinting, dangerous liquidity. The orchestra shimmers like a mirror about to crack; her mezzo hovers between seduction and menace, each phrase sliding away before you can grasp it.