Da Tempeste - Ruth Ann Swenson

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @windstorm1000
    @windstorm1000 14 років тому +5

    I agree with the above comments--Ms. Swenson's voice is rich and light at the same time--the musical equivalent of a souffle. I can't think of another singer who has that delicous quality. She is always a pleasure to listen to--its like she is channeling a higher form of energy.

  • @GeorgeMaxwellDuPre
    @GeorgeMaxwellDuPre 15 років тому +3

    I don't think I ever heard a voice so rich and light and the same time. Agile is a better word than light but it also has a light airy quality that is fascinating. It has sweetness too and the pitch is also excellent. This has to be one of the most fascinating voices I've heard ever. Thank you.

  • @matteosollecito2448
    @matteosollecito2448 4 роки тому +1

    Long island’s own ruth ann Swenson! One of the mos under appreciated singers of all time. New Yorkers love you Ruth!

  • @cozene35
    @cozene35 6 років тому +4

    One of the most beautiful voices in the world!

  • @NatalieSopranoSinger
    @NatalieSopranoSinger 15 років тому +1

    What a lovely and picture perfect performance! I am surprised that more people don't look to this as the best on youtube.

  • @lukaserik
    @lukaserik 13 років тому

    BRAVA!!! I am so lucky I could see Ruth Ann Swenson in Giulio Cesare in SanFrancisco, I hope to see her soon again!! I love her voice. She was born to sing Cleopatra's Aria. Thank you for posting this angelic music with angelic voice.

  • @thefingerofgod69
    @thefingerofgod69 4 роки тому

    Really beautiful. Her voice has a velvet-like quality to it. Brava!

  • @Paddy818
    @Paddy818 11 років тому +1

    Beautiful, she has it all!

  • @piustwelfth
    @piustwelfth 9 років тому +5

    I've seen Ruth Ann Swenson many times at the SF Opera. The quality of singing in her Handel soprano roles is second only to Joan Sutherland. Swenson is a consummate artist and a wonderful person!

  • @ninadavid7645
    @ninadavid7645 6 років тому +1

    Yes, Yes, gorgeous! And hey there singers -- she's teaching in NYC!

  • @willrobinson1229
    @willrobinson1229 Рік тому

    I like how it's not the usual manic interpretation. It sounds like a Queen who is in complete control and utterly delighted in her supremacy.

  • @vanmusician
    @vanmusician 7 років тому

    I saw her perform this role in SF, with David Daniels as Caesar, in the gorgeous sets from the Met. Wonderful!

  • @saturne46
    @saturne46 15 років тому

    Merveilleuse chanteuse. Comme on aimerait la voir aussi. Bravo

  • @luisamiller81
    @luisamiller81 15 років тому +1

    Does anyone have her singing the other arias from this opera? Especially Se pieta di me non senti and Piangero?

  • @alwaysnew189
    @alwaysnew189 4 роки тому

    Oh what a delight, pinnacle 🌹

  • @hermanjoseph4490
    @hermanjoseph4490 11 років тому +1

    What happened to the marvelous Ruth Ann Swenson.
    I heard that she was ill and then was dismissed from the metropolitan opera. With a such a beautiful voice and technique she had a great career for a number of years. Where is she today. I Swenson still singing? Her Cleopatra is unsurpassed

    • @larrywoods6318
      @larrywoods6318 7 років тому +1

      My understanding is she beat breast cancer and is now teaching music in a college in northern California. She was/is one of the finest!

    • @ninadavid7645
      @ninadavid7645 5 років тому +1

      She's living and teaching in NY

  • @fjbs1973
    @fjbs1973 11 років тому

    Happy birthday Ms Swenson

  • @lakehayden
    @lakehayden 11 років тому +1

    Does everybody do the staccato ting at 3"15? Sounds marvellous.

  • @lipera
    @lipera 14 років тому

    Is there any recording available of her Lucia??? If so, I'd love to have it!

  • @operskapevacica1
    @operskapevacica1 9 років тому

    I miss Ruth Ann! Where is she now? I wish she didn't move into Puccini rep cause she was meant to sing this music.

  • @MrAndredekock
    @MrAndredekock 11 років тому +2

    Oh YES! Bubbles still reigns as queen of this role, but she would enjoy this performance for sure.

  • @Medeafuriosa
    @Medeafuriosa 14 років тому

    When was this recorded?

  • @piustwelfth
    @piustwelfth 6 років тому +4

    I saw a production of Giulio Cesare at the Met in 1999. Instead of casting Miss Swenson as Cleopatra, the Met employed Sylvia McNair. What a disaster! She must have been going through a vocal crisis because her voice was off pitch with screechy, sharp high notes and very unpleasant sounding. It was so bad that it effectively ended McNair's opera career. It was very unfortunate because the rest of the cast was outstanding: Jennifer Larmore as Guilio Cesare (spectacular!); David Daniels as Sesto (superb in Met debut); Brian Asawa as Tolomeo (very good) and Stephanie Blyth as Cornelia.

  • @belcantospecialist
    @belcantospecialist 11 років тому +1

    Miss Swenson sings baroque quite well. I enjoy her version of the role very much.

  • @kari.b_soprano
    @kari.b_soprano 14 років тому

    wonderful, but still and my favorite will always be Renée Fleming *.*
    love her sooo muuuch

    • @danielbillingsley74
      @danielbillingsley74 4 роки тому +2

      Kri Benalcázar oh my god. I love Renee as well but she is a disaster singing Handel. She can’t sing melismas with any clarity. She is best sticking to the romantic lit.

  • @oliviasmulyan
    @oliviasmulyan 12 років тому +1

    very good but i love cecilia bartoli on this!