Nadine Koutcher’s courage to do this with virtually no vibrato is captivating - like a high wire artist with no net- as are the strings playing up at the fingerboards. The conductor obviously had a clear vision and it was so well worth being guided by it. This is such a rare and sublime treatment
I was familiar with the interpretation of Agnes Mellon and William Christie's Les Arts Florissants, considered a reference. However this super-slow tempo and Nadine Kourtcher's vibrant "fielato" have moved me much more.
Having stumbled across this as I switched on my radio I had to hunt down this recording to hear it again, and again. It literally stopped me in my tracks and spoke to my heart, even though I didn't understand all of the words. Truly entrancing!
I've never heard a version like this. Usually, the singer is aiming for a maximum theatrical effect. This takes the aria to an eerie, haunting space that seems to drain all emotion, and therefore heightens the music's intensity. Spellbinding.
Tristes apprêts, pâles flambeaux, Jour plus affreux que les ténèbres, Astres lugubres des tombeaux, Astres lugubres des tombeaux, Non, je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres. Non, non je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres. Toi, qui vois mon cœur éperdu, Père du Jour! ô Soleil! ô mon Père! Je ne veux plus d'un bien que Castor a perdu, Et je renonce à ta lumière. Tristes apprêts, pâles flambeaux, Jour plus affreux que les ténèbres, Astres lugubres des tombeaux, Astres lugubres des tombeaux, Non, je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres. Non, non je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres.
I cannot believe it is written before Mozart was born... Absolutely stunning music and marvellous performance. Thank you, Maestro, thank you, madamme Koutcher, for this revelation.
Devastatingly beautiful... never heard it quite like this!!!! Love the tempo (slower than most) and the intimate approach of the singer... I'd say, the definitive version for me.
An amazing vocal interpretation and an unfussy musical accompaniment. ... Rameau..! Congratulations to Nadine Koutcher, Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna orchestra.
I like it better then Adagietto ( Mahler) or Adagio ( Barber).........I think nothing can be nicer than this music...... perfection ........the right, fantastic tempo...... .hungarian translation: Szomorú készülődés, halvány fáklyák, A nap borzalmasabb a sötétségnél, A sírok komor csillagai, A sírok komor csillagai, Nem, csak a temetési fényeidet fogom látni. Nem, nemcsak a temetési fényeidet fogom látni. Te, aki látod tanácstalan szívemet, A nap atyja! Ó Nap! Ó Atyám! Nem akarok többé olyan jószágot, amit Castor elveszített, És lemondok a fényedről. Szomorú készülődés, halvány fáklyák, A nap borzalmasabb a sötétségnél, A sírok komor csillagai, A sírok komor csillagai, Nem, csak a temetési fényeidet fogom látni. Nem, nemcsak a temetési fényeidet fogom látni.
Sad preparations, pale torches Day more dreadful than darkness Gloomy stars of the tombs No, I will see nothing but your funeral light You, that see my broken heart; Father of day, Sun, oh my father! I don't want the gift that Castor has lost. I renounce your light
J’ai pressenti ta mort dans la distance. Rien ne peut travestir l’abandon ou tu te trouvais alors, mon bel amour, mon seul ami. Jamais je pourrais m’acquitter d’une si triste destinée : couvert de terre à tes vingt ans. « Tristes apprêts, pâles flambeaux, / Jour plus affreux que les ténèbres, / Astres lugubres des tombeaux, / Astres lugubres des tombeaux, / Non, je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres. / Non, non je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres. / Toi, qui vois mon cœur éperdu, / Père du Jour! ô Soleil! ô mon Père!/ Je ne veux plus d'un bien que Castor a perdu, / Et je renonce à ta lumière. / Tristes apprêts, pâles flambeaux, / Jour plus affreux que les ténèbres, / Astres lugubres des tombeaux, / Astres lugubres des tombeaux, / Non, je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres. / Non, non je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres ».
Nadine Koutcher’s courage to do this with virtually no vibrato is captivating - like a high wire artist with no net- as are the strings playing up at the fingerboards. The conductor obviously had a clear vision and it was so well worth being guided by it. This is such a rare and sublime treatment
In fact she uses the slightest bit of vibrato here and there to great effect. High artistry
I was familiar with the interpretation of Agnes Mellon and William Christie's Les Arts Florissants, considered a reference. However this super-slow tempo and Nadine Kourtcher's vibrant "fielato" have moved me much more.
The combination of Rameau and Nadine Koutcher is spellbinding it pulls on my heart.
I have listened to this over and over again, totally spellbound.
Having stumbled across this as I switched on my radio I had to hunt down this recording to hear it again, and again. It literally stopped me in my tracks and spoke to my heart, even though I didn't understand all of the words. Truly entrancing!
I've never heard a version like this. Usually, the singer is aiming for a maximum theatrical effect. This takes the aria to an eerie, haunting space that seems to drain all emotion, and therefore heightens the music's intensity. Spellbinding.
Sobre esta histórica e monumental gravação só me resta dizer: vale mais do que todo o ouro deste mundo.
The notes she hits at 6:08 and 6:15 just rip into your soul. To paraphrase Roberta Flack, killing me softly with her song !
Ιt is what I call,lay back,look inside and enjoy your talent!
Wow I think I just died and went to heaven amazing !!!
The risky slowness-is breathtaking, and whilst it divides opinion - results in an a fabulous intimacy.
This is a "voice piece", that is, with a high demand for "fielato", with an impossible prolongation of the expiration phase. And Koutcher is fabulous.
Finally at the end of my endless torment I find peace and light with your music mease Rameau.
This music is incredibly modern and beautiful. I like very much the vocal interpretation. So ethereal!
Hauntingly beautiful!
Wunderschön. Linear geführte ganz ohne Opernvibrato. Brava !!
Sublime
Stunningly beautiful...what incredible music and fantastic peformance !
Nadine Koutcher is a revelation
Yes - and now as winner of Cardiff Singer of the World!
Tristes apprêts, pâles flambeaux,
Jour plus affreux que les ténèbres,
Astres lugubres des tombeaux,
Astres lugubres des tombeaux,
Non, je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres.
Non, non je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres.
Toi, qui vois mon cœur éperdu,
Père du Jour! ô Soleil! ô mon Père!
Je ne veux plus d'un bien que Castor a perdu,
Et je renonce à ta lumière.
Tristes apprêts, pâles flambeaux,
Jour plus affreux que les ténèbres,
Astres lugubres des tombeaux,
Astres lugubres des tombeaux,
Non, je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres.
Non, non je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres.
Sublime beyond words. And yet it needed to be said.
Superb! Both conductor and Koutcher reach the heart of Rameau's gorgeous music.
I cannot believe it is written before Mozart was born... Absolutely stunning music and marvellous performance. Thank you, Maestro, thank you, madamme Koutcher, for this revelation.
What does Mozart have to do with it? There is much unsurpassed music before him.
Absolutely the best rendition! I love her soft, pure, genuine voice! She is definitely a tourning point in contemporary classical singing!
Божественное исполнение .... ! Хочется слушать вновь и вновь.... БРАВА , НАДЕЖДА ! БРАВО ТЕОДОР ....))))))
Боже,как красиво..спасибо Теодор!
Devastatingly beautiful... never heard it quite like this!!!! Love the tempo (slower than most) and the intimate approach of the singer... I'd say, the definitive version for me.
An amazing vocal interpretation and an unfussy musical accompaniment. ... Rameau..!
Congratulations to Nadine Koutcher, Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna orchestra.
Utterly beautiful.
Mais comment ne pas être touché par autant de grâce ? MERCI
Une musique admirable, une interprétation tellement émouvante!
Теодор,спасибо! Вашей музыкой я излечила свою душу.
Rameau like Richard Strauss or Gustav Mahler: a fantastic version in unfinished melody style rendition. Bravissimi!
I like it better then Adagietto ( Mahler) or Adagio ( Barber).........I think nothing can be nicer than this music...... perfection ........the right, fantastic tempo......
.hungarian translation:
Szomorú készülődés, halvány fáklyák,
A nap borzalmasabb a sötétségnél,
A sírok komor csillagai,
A sírok komor csillagai,
Nem, csak a temetési fényeidet fogom látni.
Nem, nemcsak a temetési fényeidet fogom látni.
Te, aki látod tanácstalan szívemet,
A nap atyja! Ó Nap! Ó Atyám!
Nem akarok többé olyan jószágot, amit Castor elveszített,
És lemondok a fényedről.
Szomorú készülődés, halvány fáklyák,
A nap borzalmasabb a sötétségnél,
A sírok komor csillagai,
A sírok komor csillagai,
Nem, csak a temetési fényeidet fogom látni.
Nem, nemcsak a temetési fényeidet fogom látni.
so beautiful!!!!Genius!!!
si el paraiso tiene un sonido....creo que seria este....maravilloso!
Belíssima.
Sad preparations, pale torches
Day more dreadful than darkness
Gloomy stars of the tombs
No, I will see nothing but your funeral light
You, that see my broken heart;
Father of day, Sun, oh my father!
I don't want the gift that Castor has lost.
I renounce your light
I would like to meet those 10, that disliked this music! Just meet them and look at them in the eyes.
Divine.
Чувственно, проникновенно, от души. Спасибо, Надюша.
Perfetto! Great pleasure to listen so exellent interpretation.
Потрясающе! Благодарю!
divine...
この映像と音楽、なんと素晴らしいことでしょう。
J’ai pressenti ta mort dans la distance. Rien ne peut travestir l’abandon ou tu te trouvais alors, mon bel amour, mon seul ami. Jamais je pourrais m’acquitter d’une si triste destinée : couvert de terre à tes vingt ans. « Tristes apprêts, pâles flambeaux, / Jour plus affreux que les ténèbres, / Astres lugubres des tombeaux, / Astres lugubres des tombeaux, / Non, je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres. / Non, non je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres. / Toi, qui vois mon cœur éperdu, / Père du Jour! ô Soleil! ô mon Père!/ Je ne veux plus d'un bien que Castor a perdu, / Et je renonce à ta lumière. / Tristes apprêts, pâles flambeaux, / Jour plus affreux que les ténèbres, / Astres lugubres des tombeaux, / Astres lugubres des tombeaux, / Non, je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres. / Non, non je ne verrai plus que vos clartés funèbres ».
Gracias por completar el texto con la introducción: la hace todavía mejor.
DIVINE !!!
Thanks 💝
Υπέροχο!
I swear I thought it was an entirely different singer - a boy soprano. Another facet of Nadine, for sure.
I want to die hearing this !
mesmerizing !!
mxncb
Bij zoveel schoonheid kan ik mijn tranen niet inhouden.
Исполнение называется - смерть мухам ))))
Far too slow sorry.
balls!
even better !
Non ...
voltaire 13 : this tempo serves a purpose. If you can’t FEEL it, there’s no reason to argue with you.
Rameau's tempo is Tres Lent?? Most people do it too quickly!