"Un'aura amorosa" sung by Francisco Araiza (Ferrando) in a live recording of 1983 Salzburg production of Cosi fan tutte conducted by Riccardo Muti. The best version I've ever found. [SORRY ABOUT ASPECT RATIO]
By far this is the most splendorous performance I have ever heard of this difficult aria. This is a true demonstration of perfect technique and airflow control.
Araiza one of the best Mozartian tenors of the century, together with Wunderlich and Dermota. Besides that. A singer and master with an encyclopedic knowledge of opera.
Unexpectedly, he made the discovery of Araisa as a Mozartian singer. I am sure that his performance of Ferrando and Ottavio can be put on a par with the best performers of these parts in the 20th century.
Qué facultades y qué técnica vocal las de Araiza. Con lo incómoda de cantar que es esta aria y encima en un tempo tan lentísimo. Para mí el gran tenor mozartiano del siglo XX.
I have said many times here and elsewhere, my favourite aria from my favourite opera, sublime rendition not just vocally but visually as well, thank you for uploading it
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a manly, easily produced voice with a beautiful legato technique and a long breath. The only funny thing is: he is a small man, but a great tenor. P.S.: It might be the strange aspect ratio that makes him LOOK like a small man....???
