This is one of the all-time great arias, and the interpretation of Vickers leaves one in awe. He conveys the longing of everyman and the lyrics are beautifully adapted to his voice. Hat's off also to Colin Davis and the orchestra.
Having had the privilege of working with Mr. Vickers on this opera (about 1981), I doubt that he was terribly bothered by Mr. Britten's opinion. He was a singer VERY sure of himself. And his interpretation of Peter's descent was absolutely haunting and gripping.
This moves me in a tremendous way, a perfect marriage between Brittens sublime tonal language and one of the greatest tenors of all time. Granted vickers wasn`t the best in everything he did, but in this there really is no comparison. I like many, also love Heppner and Pears`s renditions, but this is as good as it possibly can be.
What an extraordinary use of falsetto/head voice and chest voice all basically on one note!
This is one of the all-time great arias, and the interpretation of Vickers leaves one in awe. He conveys the longing of everyman and the lyrics are beautifully adapted to his voice. Hat's off also to Colin Davis and the orchestra.
beautiful... this aria has an element of something cosmic within it
Having had the privilege of working with Mr. Vickers on this opera (about 1981), I doubt that he was terribly bothered by Mr. Britten's opinion. He was a singer VERY sure of himself. And his interpretation of Peter's descent was absolutely haunting and gripping.
Yes, this was such an legendary interpretation.
Wow.
This moves me in a tremendous way, a perfect marriage between Brittens sublime tonal language and one of the greatest tenors of all time. Granted vickers wasn`t the best in everything he did, but in this there really is no comparison. I like many, also love Heppner and Pears`s renditions, but this is as good as it possibly can be.
Scott Walker, in his singing is clearly aping Jon Wickers.
This opera is interesting. Needs to be deepen.
Apparently Britten totally hated Vickers in this role, in fact he walked out of the Performance!