Very nice singing and while he isn't mentioned in the description, that's Gunther Groissbock as the Old Hebrew. Looking forward to tuning into the broadcast on Sirius this Saturday.
i think Anita Rachvelishvili is perfect casting for this. It's too bad the Samson is not a hunk, although he has a beautiful voice. This role just demands a certain kind of physique, though it rarely gets it. of course, I understand the difficulty, and being able to sing the role comes first.
Beautiful rendition of this sweet aria, but I always wonder what the result could be if she used a fuller voice. This Piano all along the piece is very suggestive, but it’s also a pity not listening to Anita’s lush timbre for such a long time because of it...
