Well, this gentleman definitely incorporates what he is singing about. I have never heard any emotionally more intelligent and convincing chiseling of this aria. A very fine and detailed interpretation. We can learn a LOT from this master.
What to say....Great artist, doing his best for us, everybody, not to entertain but to make our soul wondering. Technically, everyone who say this repertoire is not for his voice, is right. But sometimes it is far better if we think outside the box. I prefer this: great Interpretation , moving feeling inside, performance which gives me some clue - WHY? What is all about? Than only huge dark voice, with power, but without any shape, or ideas inside the work.... Of course, Verdi written for specific voice, and specifically for some reasons. But for me (you can disagree, I respect that) Hampson as an artist and his mind is above, technical, Fach, tradition, or music business thing. All I want to say... or one is a great artist, or just musical worker/soldier. Ps. Immortality and strength of such performers like Bastianini or Cappuccilli, or Warren etc. Was not in their voice itself (they were born with it). Their strength was in their personalities, and how they used their soul, to move us. Think outside the box :)
In all fairness, I think he should have sung/played Macduff or Malcolm instead. There are parts for lighter voices in Verdi, it’s just that they aren’t the leading parts usually compared to Mozart.
Of course Thomas Hampton is a fine singer by any standards but I feel Macbeth requires a darker voice. The gold standard for me is Guiseppi Taddei’s recording from 1964, not only does he posses the rich dark tone but he is also helped by the extraordinary conducting of Thomas Schippers who knew exactly what dramatic Verdi was all about.
Thomas Hampson is a fine singer for sure but this role requires a deeper, richer baritone. If you listen to the great Giuseppi Taddei (YT) you can hear a performance to beat all.
I hate his rrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound. Never really liked him. Too much convinced of himself, arrogant. Saw him many years ago in Amsterdam (Mahler cyclus). He did ok but his arrogant behaviour to the audience I will never forget.
Hampson is a fine singer and artist, but he's no Verdi baritone. Having heard him live, I know he has ample power (although none to spare in this repertoire). He is also a good actor with a strong stage presence. But his sound is too light, too tenorish. I can accept such a sound as Germont, in part because Hampson doesn't have to compete so much with the orchestra in that role ("Di Provenza," for example, is accompanied by strings) and therefore can find and employ more nuances. But in an overwhelmingly dramatic Verdi role, no way. These roles require larger, predominantly darker voices with a broad palette of colors, plus an easy top and the ability to sustain a high tessitura without strain (nor sounding like a tenor). Despite his best efforts, Hampson does not have what they need.
Thomas Hamson just shows you right and corect singing, stop writing stupid things aboust "dark voices", "deep and rich baritones" and "light tenorish sound'. Vocal is not your thing guys;)
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Hermosísima voz, guapísimo y una interpretación maravillosa, gracias por compartir 😊
Wonderful artist...Beautiful voice...terrific singer, but Verdi is not his thing.
I like the soft baritone of Thomas Hampson, but in my personal opinion the uncomparable Renato Bruson is the best Macbeth ever.
Well, this gentleman definitely incorporates what he is singing about. I have never heard any emotionally more intelligent and convincing chiseling of this aria. A very fine and detailed interpretation. We can learn a LOT from this master.
inascoltabile.
Thomas Hampson understands Verdi's musical and emotional intentions, and the core of his sound is sound is so connected to them.
La musica a' miei tempi era altra cosa. Ah! Quando per esempio cantava Battistini quell'aria portentosa...
What to say....Great artist, doing his best for us, everybody, not to entertain but to make our soul wondering. Technically, everyone who say this repertoire is not for his voice, is right. But sometimes it is far better if we think outside the box.
I prefer this: great Interpretation , moving feeling inside, performance which gives me some clue - WHY? What is all about? Than only huge dark voice, with power, but without any shape, or ideas inside the work....
Of course, Verdi written for specific voice, and specifically for some reasons. But for me (you can disagree, I respect that) Hampson as an artist and his mind is above, technical, Fach, tradition, or music business thing.
All I want to say... or one is a great artist, or just musical worker/soldier.
Ps. Immortality and strength of such performers like Bastianini or Cappuccilli, or Warren etc. Was not in their voice itself (they were born with it). Their strength was in their personalities, and how they used their soul, to move us.
Think outside the box :)
What's next for Hampson? Wotan, perhaps? Maybe Brunnhilde?
grand tenor...
Not bad at all, but also not very Verdi.
well, very well
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In all fairness, I think he should have sung/played Macduff or Malcolm instead. There are parts for lighter voices in Verdi, it’s just that they aren’t the leading parts usually compared to Mozart.
pietà.
Addirittura!😀
Verdi no és el seu terreny.
Of course Thomas Hampton is a fine singer by any standards but I feel Macbeth requires a darker voice. The gold standard for me is Guiseppi Taddei’s recording from 1964, not only does he posses the rich dark tone but he is also helped by the extraordinary conducting of Thomas Schippers who knew exactly what dramatic Verdi was all about.
Thomas Hampson is a fine singer for sure but this role requires a deeper, richer baritone. If you listen to the great Giuseppi Taddei (YT) you can hear a performance to beat all.
I hate his rrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound. Never really liked him. Too much convinced of himself, arrogant. Saw him many years ago in Amsterdam (Mahler cyclus). He did ok but his arrogant behaviour to the audience I will never forget.
Hampson is a fine singer and artist, but he's no Verdi baritone. Having heard him live, I know he has ample power (although none to spare in this repertoire). He is also a good actor with a strong stage presence. But his sound is too light, too tenorish.
I can accept such a sound as Germont, in part because Hampson doesn't have to compete so much with the orchestra in that role ("Di Provenza," for example, is accompanied by strings) and therefore can find and employ more nuances. But in an overwhelmingly dramatic Verdi role, no way. These roles require larger, predominantly darker voices with a broad palette of colors, plus an easy top and the ability to sustain a high tessitura without strain (nor sounding like a tenor). Despite his best efforts, Hampson does not have what they need.
I think he could make for a good Macduff or Malcolm (leaning more towards Macduff, I always saw him as being around middle age and what have you).
Hampson’s voice is very small and throaty.
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Good singer, but sounds more like a tenor than Verdi baritone. Should stick to lighter roles, Macbeth is t6o much for him.
Awful, bad intonation, no squillo, no chiaroscuro sound, and these, like Triple R are really exhausting
horrible - wrong notes - every r doubled, horrible italian, piani without center and lots of air, mannerisms...
Thomas Hamson just shows you right and corect singing, stop writing stupid things aboust "dark voices", "deep and rich baritones" and "light tenorish sound'. Vocal is not your thing guys;)
STFU, you must be a Domingo and Kauffaman fan. Go listen to Batisttini and make a comparison. You are an idiot