Beyond the beautiful instrument with an absolutely cast iron technique, Damrau posesses an extreme intelligence and intuitive sense of what is going on. The girl's done her homework. Working with Maestro Pappano is much an affirmation and further honing of those skills. The result is something quite magical: one might even say fantastical ! Bravi !
What can I say? Damrau and Pappano together rehearsing such an amazing piece. I hope this is the beginning of a future collaboration between the maestro and the soprano. I would LOVE if they record together a full version on CD of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR. Diana is just absolutely fantastic in this role! Bravo to both!
Wow, her trills are excellent in this rehearsal, even better than normally at the actual performances! Damrau has an ideal voice for Lucia. I'd just like her portrayal to be slightly more vulnerable and with less "explicit" vocal effects to enhance the drama, which is already very powerful and clear throughout the music. Anyway, her technique always amazes me, especially her rock solid, crystalline but very round top.
Thank you, Irene!!! Those of us marooned here in the US, where the mavins of culture, the BBC, feel free to deny us access to these treats, even via the Internet, are very grateful to you for taking the time to post and share this with us. Diana, as usual, is perfection!
Irene!! How did you get this! The BBC iplayer is not available outside the UK!! What connection did you use to get this pearl on youtube :P Thanks so much!
@Homoclassicus Yeah! those trills are so good here! That's what my first thought was when I saw this! I also hope she will vary a bit more with interpretations. So hope there will be a couple of more Lucia's in the future for her! Even better if there will be a recording on dvd or cd.
@suzanneetmoi Oh, well, they didn't let me watch it either, I had to get it from another source! You are welcome :D PS: I'll answer to your email ASAP ^^
