For everyone who thinks that Mozart has to be sung by light, white, small voices, without chiaroscuro, without squillo, without vibrato, WITHOUT SALT AND WITHOUT SUBSTANCE, here is a lesson on how to sing Mozart. 😘
No one better than Carol Vaness. Simply the best best Elettra ever. Sterling high notes, clean clear voice. Strong and full of emotion without loss of vocal integrity. Brilliant!
Years ago, I rented the video of this IDOMENEO, and fell in love with this opera. The entire cast is tremendous, but Carol Vaness' Elettra was the performance that "sealed the deal" for me. Seeing this again, and knowing just a bit more about what it takes to convey an operatic character, only increases my love and respect for her.
Absolutely brilliant. And that look in the very end gave me goosebumps. How she concentrates the emotions while singing with the most beautiful sound...
This was a master class in Mozartian singing. The entire piece is a window into madness. The first part of this piece, the recitative is my favorite, the color of her voice and the acting.
Most sopranos make a mess out of this scene. The aria is a killer, but here we have the ideal interpreter. No one sings it better than Vannes. Bravissima.
This is the Glyndebourne production from the early 80's conducted by Bernard Haitink and directed by Trevor Nunn (his first opera production). Idomeneo: Philip Langridge, Idamante: Jerry Hadley, Ilia: Yvonne Kenny.
