3:20-3:45 - Oh God, this must be one of the most beautiful sequences of human sounds ever produced on earth! Divine cadenza! This interpretation has a haunting sense of resignation and melancholy. Amazing.
Sutherland made a huge impression early in her career singing Handel. It's obvious why listening to this. There is a melancholy thread in much of Handel's music, and the colors of Sutherland's voice find that thread perfectly.
@christiaandhooghe Yes, her Alcina was divine, and largely over-looked or over-shadowed by the big bel canto roles. She made a huge impression singing Handel very early in her career. This recording demonstrates why, especially in Alcina, the melancholy undertones in her voice have great effect.
Hako2004 yes indeed. Her placement was extremely forward throughout her range. So she never dug for low notes. Oh lord she was amazing and we got to witness it.
Consonants are overrated... In all seriousness though this is stunning! Untouchable by any other singer ever. Beautiful beyond the limits of earthly bonds. This touches the divine. And so incredibly, heartbreakingly musically expressive. It is no wonder it was after a performance of Alcina that the Italians dubbed her "La Stupenda"
@Hako2004 Her way of singing Handel it seems to be still a standard. There are not that much great REAL Handelian sopranos. There a lot of them who sing Handel, but the phrasing etc....that was La Stupenda.
3:20-3:45 - Oh God, this must be one of the most beautiful sequences of human sounds ever produced on earth! Divine cadenza! This interpretation has a haunting sense of resignation and melancholy. Amazing.
Sutherland made a huge impression early in her career singing Handel. It's obvious why listening to this. There is a melancholy thread in much of Handel's music, and the colors of Sutherland's voice find that thread perfectly.
Happy Birthday Dame Joan! Thank you for all the many lovely moments you have given us. God bless you.
So much magical notes ...
I am jealous of the angels who will hear this voice forever! I'm sure they are asking her to sing this aria right now!
Best EVER!!!!!!!!!
Although she was special in Traviatas and Normas...her Alcina was so DIVINE.
Brava La Stupenda.
Thank you for helping me understand why I am so attracted to Handel's music.
The one and only Joan Sutherland.
Joan Sutherland, "La Stupenda"!
@christiaandhooghe
Yes, her Alcina was divine, and largely over-looked or over-shadowed by the big bel canto roles. She made a huge impression singing Handel very early in her career. This recording demonstrates why, especially in Alcina, the melancholy undertones in her voice have great effect.
Hako2004 yes indeed. Her placement was extremely forward throughout her range. So she never dug for low notes. Oh lord she was amazing and we got to witness it.
Perfetta
Consonants are overrated... In all seriousness though this is stunning! Untouchable by any other singer ever. Beautiful beyond the limits of earthly bonds. This touches the divine. And so incredibly, heartbreakingly musically expressive. It is no wonder it was after a performance of Alcina that the Italians dubbed her "La Stupenda"
Bravissima, La Stupenda!
su voz es musica en toda la esencia de musica y voz.........es el sonido del alma y de las pasiones....del amor y de los deseos y de las ilusiones....
Great video agathosj......btw, very appropriate for Alcina.
Expléndida, muy hermosa :)))))
@Hako2004 Her way of singing Handel it seems to be still a standard.
There are not that much great REAL Handelian sopranos.
There a lot of them who sing Handel, but the phrasing etc....that was La Stupenda.
"Slow yet demanding".... well, slow IS demanding too ;)
Un repertorio in cui eccelleva. Sembra scritta per lei
Creepy pictures.
Haha with 3 glissandos/portamentos in the first phrase, you know what sort of performance you’re in for!