The funny story about the recording of this aria is that Farrell said to the orchestra: "OK, boys, let's get this right the first time. I only got one of these in me!!"
My mother had this gorgeous recording of Eileen Farrel in her collection of classical and jazz music...Diva extraordinaire...Thank you so much for posting, i couldn't believe it when i recognized the album cover.
This is a revelation to me! Sung with dynamics, lyric line, and sadness rather than fury. We are so used to sopranos blasting their way through, that we have lost the real beauty of the score. She studied with the same teacher as my teacher did, and I can hear the solid technique and Diction ring through. Brava!!!!
Refreshing to listen to In Questa sung this reverently with ALL the nuances of emotion which rightly attaches to this declaratory aria. My very first time listening to Ms Farrell, and I shall go hunting for more, surely. One must surely respect the woman she portrays here, so torn with despair of having to have all her suitors put to the death and yet holding out for a glimmer of hope still.
The incomparable- Farrell. The 'down to Earth' diva. Who could literally "change gear"from this. into jazz and ballads.and you'd never know it was the same person - except for the quality of the sound.
This is the first In questa reggia I ever heard many years ago, when I bought Ms. Farrell's recording of Puccini areas, and it's still the very very best of all time. All the others sound ponderous and Wagnerian. What prince is willing to lose his head over a "Brunhilda?"
Reaches the heights of evoking empathy for an sympathetic character. Princess Turandot won me and now I understand the plight of Califf. Who could not be seduced?
What finesse and sensitivity to the text and context. This can be a real Mack truck of a screamer, high notes and nothing else. Her top notes are a bit weak. But, she sings with expressiveness and intelligence.
The funny story about the recording of this aria is that Farrell said to the orchestra: "OK, boys, let's get this right the first time. I only got one of these in me!!"
First time I've ever heard this aria actually being SUNG, instead of SCREAMED!! BRAVA Eileen Farrell!!
My mother had this gorgeous recording of Eileen Farrel in her collection of classical and jazz music...Diva extraordinaire...Thank you so much for posting, i couldn't believe it when i recognized the album cover.
This is a revelation to me! Sung with dynamics, lyric line, and sadness rather than fury. We are so used to sopranos blasting their way through, that we have lost the real beauty of the score. She studied with the same teacher as my teacher did, and I can hear the solid technique and Diction ring through. Brava!!!!
Taminosboy who is your teacher?
Refreshing to listen to In Questa sung this reverently with ALL the nuances of emotion which rightly attaches to this declaratory aria. My very first time listening to Ms Farrell, and I shall go hunting for more, surely. One must surely respect the woman she portrays here, so torn with despair of having to have all her suitors put to the death and yet holding out for a glimmer of hope still.
Thanks for this video- Eilleen was a wonderful artist, may she rest in heavenly peace...
The incomparable- Farrell. The 'down to Earth' diva. Who could literally "change gear"from this.
into jazz and ballads.and you'd never know it was the same person - except for the quality of the sound.
My favorite of all time, Eileen Farrell.
me too
This is the first In questa reggia I ever heard many years ago, when I bought Ms. Farrell's recording of Puccini areas, and it's still the very very best of all time. All the others sound ponderous and Wagnerian. What prince is willing to lose his head over a "Brunhilda?"
wow!
Birgit Nilsson's favorite dramatic soprano.
+Gregory Lyons I don't remember Nilsson saying that. But I did read that Corelli thought Farrell's voice was larger than Nilsson's.
I think she was Callas’ favourite dramatic soprano rather
What a magnificent Turandot she would have been
@@stephenbeale4765 Yes, I've heard that too. She was also Beverly Sills' favorite.
@@vettegaddia6234: I also read that Nilsson went to hear Farrell several times in the opera house but not once did Farrell go to hear Nilsson.
Reaches the heights of evoking empathy for an sympathetic character.
Princess Turandot won me and now I understand the plight of Califf. Who could not be seduced?
No-one else comes close in "In questa reggia!"
Dame Gwyneth Jones came close, but Eileen's version is still tops. imho.
What finesse and sensitivity to the text and context. This can be a real Mack truck of a screamer, high notes and nothing else. Her top notes are a bit weak. But, she sings with expressiveness and intelligence.
this is not really hers. I adore Farell, but here she sounds strained and forced in the upper register.
NOT!
Mm she started to strain in the upper register here. Not her best vocal work.