Boston, Public Library, Arts Department, NK4799 – Wagner (1876). Photograph of Amalie Materna, as Brünnhilde, by J. Albert. Available on digitalcommonwealth.org

Brünnhilde’s Battle Cry for 4 historical sopranos: “Hojotoho!” from “Die Walküre” by Wagner (🧵4 videos. See photo and video credits below)
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Oh, Lordy! It looks like the Fat Lady is about to sing!

#Hojotoho

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Alright, time for some intermission java #hojotoho #hotcuppajoe

I don't think I've ever heard this much applause in the theater for an HD broadcast. #hojotoho

Me, upon being told of free tickets to see Obama speak tomorrow: http://bit.ly/hYiWBA #hojotoho

Won over by @DebVoigt's blood-n-guts Brünnhilde, deeply moved by Bryn Terfel's Wotan. Levine's TEARING IT UP. Amazing, @metopera #hojotoho