'What power art Thou' from King Arthur by Purcell. Max Riebl, counter tenor; Rachael Beesley, violin leader. Recorded at Ukaria, South Australia. Sound recording by Ray Thomas, Video and post production, Les Peters
Is this really true? Such a beautiful rich voice! So sad to see such a magnificent talent struck down. Hard to believe. Condolences to his wife and two children and his wider family...
Max Riebl (Australian countertenor) died at the age of 30 (30 April 2022). The news comes four days after the singer took to Facebook to notify his fans that he has incurable cancer. He said, ” Hundreds of solo shows around the world. Orchestras, Operas, Renaissance ensembles, Evensong, cabaret and theatre. Spectacular venues. Thousands of hours of practice, radio interviews, photoshoots, extraordinary musicians. Hundreds of hours of travel, uncountable pieces learned and sung. Dozens of competitions. Thunderous applause. Silence and contemplation. Recording sessions. Sleepless nights. Hotel rooms. Loneliness. Laughter. After parties. Tension. Freedom. Bach, Monteverdi, Vivaldi and all things contemporary. Airports. Sacrifice. Sets, costumes, suits worn to a thread and stained with sweat. Difficult to quantify. Difficult to comprehend. An intense, unbearable and mesmeric series of experiences and memories. Some of the greatest and most honorable people I have known. You know who you are and I’ll never forget you.” He continued, “To those unaware, I have been diagnosed with an incurable cancer. The fight has been brutal and relentless and current symptoms make performing and touring impossible at this time. Nothing is set in stone, miracles happen, but for now, thank you for your support, your kindness and appreciation. May the music go on and may the musicians of Australia continue in their brave pursuits, against the odds. With Love. Max” (operawire com)
mon dieu, so sad to read ... a reminder of the passing last year of Patricia Janeckova, beautiful soprano, only 25, and all that the future has lost with her voice and beauty ... blessings on the memory of Max Riebl
This is a fabulous version of the cold song. The Adelaide Baroque Orchestra is, in no small way, a big part of the beauty of this clip. Max is amazing of course and made more so by his stunning accompaniment.
Beautiful music. A wonderful voice. This is somewhat unusual. I am delighted with Purcell. This is music little known to us: we all grew up on the Bach family and Viennese classics, and here is something unusual. I work as a cellist in the city opera theater of Lviv, in Ukraine. In our country, Purcell is known only in the circles of chamber music. I would really like to have one of his operas staged here.
Polisch... To Wielka Pieśń... Sorry, nawet na nagraniu w studio (ale w obecności kamery) NIE ŚPIEWA SIĘ JEJ Z RĘKAMI W KIESZENIACH I W PODŁOGĘ... DISNEYLAND... sygnuję Andrzej Celmer Zajączkowski, Graz...
