Handel: Sento Brillar (Il Pastor Fido); Christopher Lowrey, countertenor, Voices of Music 4K
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2016
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The scintillating aria "Sento Brillar," from Handel's "Il Pastor Fido," Christopher Lowrey, countertenor. Live, 4K ultra HD video from the Voices of Music "Art of the Countertenor" concert, March, 2016.
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A virtuoso opera singer in the time of Handel would have exploited the form of the Da Capo aria to the fullest extent possible by adding brilliant and original ornaments to the repeat of the first "A" section. When paired with the imagination of the best singers in Europe, the Da Capo aria proved to be one of the most popular and enduring forms of the baroque. This important composition of Handel is now available for the first time in 4K, ultra-high definition video.
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Special thanks to Peter Jones for help with the musical score!
Sento brillar nel sen
Sento brillar nel sen
un novo lieto ardor,
che mi consola.
Ah! che la sola speme
del caro amato bene
al duol m’invola
-Giacomo Rossi, based on Giovanni Guarini
I feel a glimmer in my breast
A new happy burning
That consoles me
Ah! May the hope alone, merely the hope,
of my dear well-beloved
take me away from grief.
-Translation by Cynthia Craig Simon
The Musicians and their Instruments
Voices of Music performs on original instruments: hear the music played on instruments from the time of the composer.
Lisa Grodin, baroque viola by Mathias Eberl, Salzburg, Austria, 1680
Kati Kyme, baroque violin by Johann Gottlob Pfretzschner, Mittenwald, 1791
Carla Moore, baroque violin by Johann Georg Thir, Vienna, Austria, 1754
Maxine Nemerovski, baroque violin by Joseph Gaffino, Paris, 1769
Elisabeth Reed, baroque cello, anonymous, 1673
Farley Pearce, violone by George Stoppani, Manchester, 1985, after Amati, 1560
David Tayler, archlute by Andreas von Holst, Munich, 2012, after Tieffenbrucker, c1610
Hanneke van Proosdij, Italian single manual harpsichord by Johannes Klinkhamer, Amsterdam, 2000, after Cristofori, Florence, c1725
Gabrielle Wunsch, baroque violin by Lorenzo Carcassi, Florence, Italy, 1765
Handel never had it so good . Utterly breathtaking. Technically impressive, sensibly ornamented, perfectly phrased and partnered with the ensemble.
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Christopher Lowrey is absolutely the leading countertenor of our time. It just doesn't get better than this.
Great singer and chamber ensemble. Congrats for so marvellous performance.
Breath taking, deserving of a standing ovation Bravo!
Another stunning performance from Mr. Lowrey!
I have just played this video for the second time at the end of a very tiring day, and now feel absolutely a new man. Thank you so much. I do hope Chris. goes to enjoy a deserved and fulfilling musical career.
You're very welcome
Very rarely does music leave me speechless but this one did, outstanding!
His voice is truly a gift from God!! I feel blessed just to hear him.
No it is not. It is the result of hard training and advanced training methods As a result of his hard work he was not forced to sacrifice body parts to the God you so much glorify. Give prize to the deserving ones that is to all couyratenors who are not any more called "castrati".
Makes me realise I am happy to be alive.
love the timbre of his voice
Heavenly!👏👏👏
Christopher Lowrey is a voice of countertenor special. Must be present on the big scene, roles that are created for countertenor.
I do agree with you
Absolutely brilliant! You have one of the most amazing voices I ever have heard! Well done! I love it! 😃👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💖🎼🎶
Thank you so much 😄
You're welcome!😃👍
Of the highest order! Great performance.
Christopher Lowrey ! you have a god given voice ... what an emotional joy to hear it ... Bravissimo !
Thank you God for Handel and so many other Masters of Baroque.
Oh, my god, this is majestic! Bravo!
What technique and precision! Amazing!
Exceptionally well sung. Incredible control.. Brilliant!
Listened to this again today; had chills the whole time, again. Mr. Lawrence is utterly astonishing. Bravo!
The finest countertenor I have heard. Absolutely magnificent ! A million thanks.
Our pleasure!
I love this version. A beautiful tender voice. Absolutley enjoyable!
Lowery is the very best. Thanks VOM. Even better in person!
Can't stop listening to him !!!
Je viens de vous découvrir
Superbe ensemble .
Continuez à nous enchanter
Tout est PARFAIT BRAVO
I imagine an angel’s voice sounds like this ❤️
Absolutely marvellous! What a voice! Voices of Music too, of course!
Beautiful voice !!!
You know what? This guy is actually really good. The video popped up on
my news feed this morning and I somehow kept returning to it throughout
this otherwise uneventful day. His voice sits just where it's supposed
to and he does nothing to artificially modify it (as some other singers
do) but instead lets it come out as it is, naturally, and serve the
music well. Definitely someone to keep an eye on in the future.
Agreed -- a wonderful, easy, rich voice! Looking forward to hearing more of him!
Superb, would love to hear more. This lovely guy is so talented.
Glorious voice!
The Voices of Music ,siempre mostrando perfección absoluta en cada obra que presenta.Dios los bendiga.
He is able to make it look realtively effortless while at the same time leaving you in no doubt that it is actually very difficult. The perfect antidote to the events of the week.
Thanks, fabulous.
Great soloist and fantastic orchestra with Hanneke.
Merci beaucoup pour ce merveilleux partage... Bravo Monsieur Lowrey
Amazing performance!!!Bravo!!!
you guys are the miracle.
I was desperately searching the web for more work of Christopher Lowrey. There is very little out there. Luckily you guys delivered again, and at the highest possible quality. Thank you!
Mais certainement, chère pomme de terre.
I agree he has the woman as well as the male voices ..there is a lot for Gay countertenors.....just GREAT STUFF
Was für eine traumhafte, einzigartige Stimme.
Faszinierend.
Brava Mr.Lowery! Great accompaniment continuo!!
Never heard of him before, but what a brilliant singer
Amazing! Absolutely stunning performance...thank you!
you guys are a miracle ! what a joy ! what a voice ! this is heaven !
he is brilliant could listen all day.
@@johnlyons6374 oh yes !
what a joy to hear and see this amazing performance ! majestic !
what a singer! brilliant!
WOOW Realy Fantastic. I wish, i can hear him on CD!!! Best regards from Berlin/Germany. Tom ;)
Thank you very much!
Amazing voice and fab musical accompaniment.
Stupendo!!!! Bravissimo Lowrey ma bravi tuttiiii!!!!
Christopher Lowrey has the most mighty and beautiful vibrato I ever heard besides Jessye Norman...magnifique !!!!!
Wonderful voice!
Quite possibly the best Countertenor I've ever had the priveledge to hear
Voices of Music sempre arrasando
Maravilloso,¡Bravo!
Perfeito!!
Finalmente una bella tecnica. Ed una voce bellissima.
I have seen(and heard) the great David Daniels live several times.Christopher's voice is of the same quality and sound,with a great technique too.I look forward to hearing him on CD.
This is a beautiful countertenor voice.
What a gorgeous vibrato !!!!!!
you're superb sir, from CT to CT. Now I have someone as a reference when I decide to attempt this aria. Wonderful job!!!!
Magnífico legato y homogénea voz de Lowrey, me encantó el da capo; brillante la orquesta y hermosa iglesia. Bravo.
Fantastique !!!!!
That was so fun!!!! Thank you!
Perfection!
o mijn hemel ! wat een fantastische, verrukkelijke stem !
Prachtig, mooi gezongen.
감사합니다. 매일 들어도 매번 감동입니다
This great rendition always shines the most.
His vibrato is gorgeous....
Sin ser una voz excesivamente brillante, lo cual es lo mejor para Handel, Lowrey me parece un buen contraternor!
Spectacular display of vocal intelligence 👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wonderful. ❤
Thank you! 😊
Wonderful Voice to go with Wonderful Music!!
Agree!
Scintillating
- adjective
animated; vivacious; effervescent: a scintillating personality.
witty; brilliantly clever
Christopher Lowrey’s voice is somewhat similar to David Daniels, another American countertenor. However, this video shows warm and round quality of his voice more than Mr. Daniels. I really like Mr. Lowrey’s interpretation and dramatic expression. Bravo, bravissimo.
I listened to this driving on the way home from work and ran through every light and evaded three cops on motorcycles...I had them slaloming through traffic to the continuo.
What a great, fantastic voice !!!
Amazingly performed!!! Outstanding control and skills together with emotions put into... Bravo!!!
Thanks so much!
Muy bella interpretación
amazingggggggggggggggg ...lov this
Eerst de stem en zangkunst van Christopher Lowrey, dat is duidelijk. Maar dan; deze video is wel bijzonder schitterend en ik kan er niet genoeg naar kijken want er valt zóveel te zien ! De violen spelen 99 % van het hele stuk met slechts een klein deeltje van de middenstok wat een prachtig effect geeft, en ook de gezichtsuitdrukking van de spelers tijden het spel, maar de prachtige royale lach van alle instrumentalisten direct na de laatste noot......! Iedereen is gelukkig.... and so am i !
Veel dank aan iedereen !!
perfect!
Hermosa interpretación vocal e instrumental. Gracias.
Christopher chante avec un large éventail de compagnies distinguées du monde entier, notamment le Royal Opera House, le Festival de Glyndebourne, la BBC Proms, l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Londres, l'Académie de Musique Ancienne, l'Opéra National d'Angleterre, l'Orchestre du siècle des Lumières, la Philharmonie de Paris, le Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Concert anglais, Compagnie d'opéra ancienne, Ensemble Pygmalion, La Nuova Musica, Festival London Handel, Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Kammerochester Basel, Opéra Royal de Versailles, Festival d'Ambronay, La Fenice, Cappella Mediterranea, Festival de Göttingen Handel, Bach Collegium Japan, Boston Baroque, Opéra Pinchgut, Festival d'Adélaïde, Orchestre symphonique de Melbourne et Voices of Music. Il a travaillé avec divers chefs: William Christie, Vladimir Jurowski, Christophe Rousset, Laurence Cummings, Richard Egarr, Raphaël Pichon, Christian Curnyn, Stephen Layton, Masaaki Suzuki, Erin Helyard, David Bates, Roberto Abbado, Leonardo García-Alarcón, et Martin Pearlman.
Excelente tanto musicalmente como el contratenor. Bellísima.
greetings from Colombia, you are the best!
I'm falling in love with this channel.
Encore une belle voix de contretenor !
El conjunto de músicos es escepcional
Lindo!!!🍀🌼🌺🌹🌻🌸🌷🌿💐
Bravo Christopher
magnifique
bravo, bravo!!!!
Fantastico❤
Very beautiful voice!!
Thank you so much!!
He is excellent! Bravissimo!❤💯💯💯💯
Wow Amazing
Beyond marvelous.
Thanks so much!
bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo Christopher! Et Haendel biens sur!
Such a wonderful interpretation is the proof that even perfection is not enough for some people. How is it possible to have 4 unlikes?! It is not a matter of taste; it is a matter of understanding and appreciating fabulous music performed marvelously. Thanks for these videos!!
Grandiose !!!