Cecilia reminds us that we people have senses and emotions. She feels the music with every particle of her not only physical but also spiritual body and she also presents the music that way. Without any restrictions the resonance flows through her. She reminds us of the beauty of the Infinite. Thank you Cecilia to help people to get rid of their fear of seeing emotions fully expressed let it be by the music, face, body language...
If you had seen Cecelia Bartolli singing with Bryn Terfel at the "98" Richard Tucker Gala, posted earlier, and it seems, withdrawn, you would understand the reactions of the viewers about Thomas Hamson's "wooden stance", in this concert versus her vivacity. She sparkles and emotes, even in a non- operatic setting.....she sings from the heart - Glorious.
I've been following Hampson for years. He's just a peerless baritone and a generous artist, to boot. Bartoli is wonderful in her own right. Among the best Bel Canto sopranos, without question.
+Bob Burns The trick is: They are so good that they can get away with anything on a stage. I would have wished Mozart had seen this one. If You are right about Muti holding the stick, then we got a bunch of aggressive artists.Muti got away - handsomely - in Rome with encore of "Va pensiero". But en encore con tutti!!! Including the AUDIENCE! Not only that: But it was so the chorus wept - and the audience flung their tickets so they could not be refunded - before first curtain.
For starters Popp and Moser were much higher voices so its not the same repertoire. I do have a soft spot for Berganza. Flicka lived almost exclusively from Cherubino. So no Cecilia does not compare. I would also not compare her to Kirsten Flagstad. But then again - if You can't take a joke - then Cecilia is not for You.
so much fuss over too much or too little facial expression. close your eyes and just listen to two fine artists. we're so lucky to click a key and hear such wonderful singing
+Ronaldo Paino I don't know if she is the best, but she can do things nobody could even dream of. And with Thomas Hampson who even Elisabeth Schwarzkopf had praise for (she was an old battleaxe) - he is good and has a beautiful voice. Putting Ci Darem la Mano upside down like this takes charm, chutpa and talent - and get away with it so the orchestra flogs the nodestand with the bows.
Well it's his voice power and skill are which is awesome. Doesn't matter if it's not that beautiful. Not even most singers can do more than he can. Try listening to his other performance.
Facial expressions or not I couldnt care two hoots. I want to hear great music and I got an auditory festival of great music extremely well sung. Well done folks for sharing your gifts with us.
I don't think you people understand this aria at all! It is an attempt by Don Juan (Giovanni) to seduce an "innocent" young bride, and is supposed to be exaggerated for amusing effect. Bartolli expresses the spirit of the piece perfectly, in voice, face and movement while Hampson looks as though he has no idea what is going on, and would rather be anywhere else. Watch Bartolli and Terfel, to see how it should be done.
Very good. Thomas is known as... well, let's call it difficult when it comes to politeness, empathy and good manners in general. Yet, if you don't watch and just listen, it's beautiful. :-)
@amatorynumber- who says he doesn't like women and she doesn't like men? He's been married twice, and is still married. His wife is a countess, I believe. And she's married to a Swiss baritone. Not that it matters if either of them were gay, but why spread false rumors?
Well, Gerrit, there aren't that many Danes all together :-) The aria is really sooo well performed with such genuine emotion that I had to shed a tear. The aria itself is of course one of Mozarts masterpieces - so powerful in its divine simplicity. One is tempted to say thanks God Renée Fleming took sick .... Bartoli's performance is fantastic! Tom
Next to all thrilling purity of the voives - both hers and his- they match perfectly in the romantic mood of what the songs is about- thrilling amour fou between the insolently innocent gal and the knight in shining armor turning bad.... but later...
Everyone has their likes and dislikes personally I love cecilia this is not based on great technical knowledge but what pleases the ear and unfortunately some comments about her and others just continue to perpetuate the snobbery associated with opera. Everyone has a right to enjoy what they like and bitchy comments that she is surprised at her rapturous reception because she knows she is not as good as others is totally unfounded.
I wrote both a reply and a comment some hours ago, neither of which has been posted. Generally speaking, how long does it take to post a reply. Huffpost does it in under twenty minutes. hipo
his voice is magnificent and she feels Zerlinas quandry. . her hesitation knowing aristocrats are unreliable, her tie to her fiance, her attraction to this strong man and then her capitulation to his seduction .
They sing it beautifully, but they could learn a lot about how to interact with each other from Anna Netrebko and Bo Skovhus. Very enjoyable performance.
"La ci darem la mano" Là ci darem la mano Don Giovanni: Là ci darem la mano, Là mi dirai di sì: Vedi, non è lontano, Partiam, ben mio, da qui. Zerlina: Vorrei e non vorrei, Mi trema un poco il cor, Felice, è ver, sarei, Ma può burlarmi ancor! Don Giovanni: Vieni, mio bel diletto! Zerlina: Mi fa pietà Masetto. Don Giovanni: Io cangierò tua sorte. Zerlina: Presto... non son più forte. Don Giovanni: Andiam! Zerlina: Andiam! Duet: Andiam, andiam, mio bene, a ristorar le pene D’un innocente amor. Là nous nous donnerons la main Don Giovanni: Là nous nous donnerons la main, là tu me diras « oui ». Vois, ce n'est pas loin ; partons, ma bien-aimée. Zerlina: Je voudrais et je ne voudrais pas ; le coeur me tremble un peu. Je serais heureuse, il est vrai, mais il peut encore me tromper. Don Giovanni: Viens, mon bel amour ! Zerlina: Masetto me fait pitié ! Don Giovanni: Je changerai ton sort !13 Zerlina: Vite... je ne suis plus de force ! Don Giovanni: Allons ! Zerlina: Allons ! Duo: Allons, allons, mon amour, remédier à nos peines par un innocent amour ! Allí nos daremos la mano, Don Giovanni: Allí nos daremos la mano, Allí me susurrarías un dulce 'Sí': Ven aquí, si no es mucha molestia 1 Partamos desde aquí, mi amor Zerlina: Desearía o no desearía, Tiembla un poco mi corazón, Es verídico, estaría feliz Don Giovanni: Ven aquí, amada mía Zerlina: Masetto me da lástima Don Giovanni: Voy a cambiar tu destino Zerlina: Rápido, no puedo resistirme más Don Giovanni: ¡Vayámonos! Zerlina: ¡Vayámonos! Dueto: Vayámonos, vayámonos, amor mío Para recuperarnos de los sufrimientos18 De un inocente amor
sorry to complain but there is a technical problem, a slight buzzing noise, just enough to prevent me from enjoying the music. Could the person who posted this video please see if that problem can be corrected? Thank you. David C. Lucey
"Cecilia Bartoli and Thomas Hampson performing a beautiful arrangement of this famous song." What arrangement? This is how it is written. Famous song? Famous, yes, but it is a duet!
Bravo Hampson! This is the way to stop the singers showing off on stage instead of singing! If you leave Bartoli without the opportunity to move, only with "singing" - everybody will hear that she is not able to sing "legato" 2 notes. The great lesson for everyone!
