Awesome, wonderful analysis of this performance. i had the pleasure of seeing de Bique perform Messiah live a number of years ago and vividly recall my immediate stunned reaction to her unique ornamentation on the final "shout". I'd never before heard that particular phrasing/embellishment and it was wondrous, and rightly or wrongly, I know refer to it as the "de Bique version". Gotta give it up to the strings section as well for keeping pace with the faster tempo, which makes an already frenetic piece even more arching towards handel's rapturous ecstasy. There's a video of de Bique in rehearsal that's sublime as well. Enjoying your analyses and in-depth breakdowns --
Thank you, Nick Higgs. I am a musical illiterate (read but cannot write; hear but cannot play or sing). I have listened and watched many times this rendering of 'Rejoice, O Daughters of Zion' and only came upon your commentary just now. I clicked on it expecting to be irritated by anyone 'interrupting' this brilliant singing (and playing). Instead you have, without an iota of patronage, amplified my understanding of and joy in listening to Jeanine de Bique's singing. Again thank you. .
I love de Bique! The first time I heard her, it was this aria. She was standing in a church singing for fun. She was truthfully rejoicing in the acoustics.
Thanks for doing this one, Nick. I first discovered Ms. DeBique in a UA-cam clip singing this aria. Obviously, the first attention getter was the tempo…way faster than I’d ever heard it. Then there was all the things you mentioned in your reaction: a lovely voice, the dead-on intonation, the hair-raising coloratura, and the phrasing. I left a note with that first clip and she responded herself which was so nice. I’m a big fan. Thank you, too, for these videos; they are always pleasantly positive and informative.
Really loved this breakdown. I'm usually not pleased if they're not going at least Kathleen Battle fast, otherwise it's not exciting. This has us on the edge of our seat the entire time. And I love that you touched on so many of the important facts special to the Baroque period like the straight tone, da capo structure and abundance of trills throughout the work.
@@nickhiggsthesinger Absolutely! I love that to me, the Baroque music is able to provide much more intimacy and really bring you in to the singer. Like the Cleopatra arias from Giulio Cesare... And because you really only have string/harpsichord for much of it, you have to listen more intensely.
@@nickhiggsthesinger mostly complimentary. there was one who said she wishes her orchestra had played at that tempo because she as the soloist would have found it easier to sing that way :D
On the topic of coloraturas: Italian Baritone Emiliano Geant sings Handel's arias at a blazing fast speed. His interpretations of "Or la tromba" or "Nel mondo e nel abisso" are very interesting: he has a particular way of singing coloraturas - very distinctive, but with a little "ha-ha-ha" sound. Would LOVE to hear your professional take on that technique!!!
@@nickhiggsthesinger ua-cam.com/video/oaNR30akiUs/v-deo.html in case the link gets deleted: its literally the first UA-cam search result for "Emiliano Geant Or la tromba"
Thanks, Nick. But a question: what about maybe doing a comparison of the best singing with less than best. Like here for example; fast tempo that's rush and less adequate. Thanks.
I enjoyed this video, amazing as the others, Can you make a video reacting to Russell Oberlin singing "Vivi Tirano" from Händel's Rodelina. I'd love to hear your opinion and see your reaction!
❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍 Hi! I know you have reacted to a couple of Dimash songs before, but please could you react to his two latest masterpieces which are very innovative? They are: The Story of One Sky (the MV) and El Amor en Ti. Thank you!
I am so glad to see your reaction to another Messiah aria! I got to discover the oratorio recently and now I love it! Could you please consider doing a reaction video to one of those videos: But who may abide the day of his coming ua-cam.com/video/exAxdWs-hKk/v-deo.html O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion ua-cam.com/video/iCpZC1E6Xl4/v-deo.html ? Both are sung by the polish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński (I love his interpretation!).
I don't like this performance, she gets lost in that speed, especially in the coloratura, and adds some tones that are not at all in the baroque style.
I disagree. Too much was lost. The individual note articulation was lacking For me it bordered on a controlled yodel. Not a bad thing unless it's Handle. My qualifications a voice instructor, coach, teacher, a professional vocalist. Listen to how Emily Yocum Black handels ( sorry ) the melismas which are clean and articulated. Granted there are some intonation discrepancied in my opinion but the clean articulation of the melismas negat that issue.
A great and awesome performance. Jeanine performed it with great artistry and finesse. A phenomenal accompaniment too.
Her high notes are such a visceral delight. Love love love her singing.
Her bell-like clarity is phenomenal, and her dexterity is mindblowing.
THAT WAS FABULOUS!!
And so are you, Nick Higgs!! ❤
Thank you Ben !!!
Awesome, wonderful analysis of this performance. i had the pleasure of seeing de Bique perform Messiah live a number of years ago and vividly recall my immediate stunned reaction to her unique ornamentation on the final "shout". I'd never before heard that particular phrasing/embellishment and it was wondrous, and rightly or wrongly, I know refer to it as the "de Bique version". Gotta give it up to the strings section as well for keeping pace with the faster tempo, which makes an already frenetic piece even more arching towards handel's rapturous ecstasy. There's a video of de Bique in rehearsal that's sublime as well. Enjoying your analyses and in-depth breakdowns --
YES!
Fantastic singer and excellent reaction! And I love watching the delighted expressions on your face.
Thank you so much!
Thank you, Nick Higgs. I am a musical illiterate (read but cannot write; hear but cannot play or sing). I have listened and watched many times this rendering of 'Rejoice, O Daughters of Zion' and only came upon your commentary just now. I clicked on it expecting to be irritated by anyone 'interrupting' this brilliant singing (and playing). Instead you have, without an iota of patronage, amplified my understanding of and joy in listening to Jeanine de Bique's singing. Again thank you. .
Jeanine makes me proud to be Trini every time I hear her!
She is incredible!
@@nickhiggsthesinger she is!
Yes! ❤❤❤ 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
I love de Bique! The first time I heard her, it was this aria. She was standing in a church singing for fun. She was truthfully rejoicing in the acoustics.
This very rendering was my very first time of listening to her, and I got hooked.
Thanks for doing this one, Nick. I first discovered Ms. DeBique in a UA-cam clip singing this aria. Obviously, the first attention getter was the tempo…way faster than I’d ever heard it. Then there was all the things you mentioned in your reaction: a lovely voice, the dead-on intonation, the hair-raising coloratura, and the phrasing. I left a note with that first clip and she responded herself which was so nice. I’m a big fan. Thank you, too, for these videos; they are always pleasantly positive and informative.
I love this lady. I’ve been following her for years since I saw her rehearsal of this movie. Her joy was infectious. She’s stunning.
Really loved this breakdown. I'm usually not pleased if they're not going at least Kathleen Battle fast, otherwise it's not exciting. This has us on the edge of our seat the entire time.
And I love that you touched on so many of the important facts special to the Baroque period like the straight tone, da capo structure and abundance of trills throughout the work.
So happy you enjoyed it!
Are you a big Baroque fan? There are sooo many intricacies in baroque music - they are often missed!
@@nickhiggsthesinger Absolutely! I love that to me, the Baroque music is able to provide much more intimacy and really bring you in to the singer. Like the Cleopatra arias from Giulio Cesare... And because you really only have string/harpsichord for much of it, you have to listen more intensely.
This is a great observation and entertaining!
Glad you got to publish this! It's interesting to read the comments in the original post haha.
What are they like?
@@nickhiggsthesinger mostly complimentary. there was one who said she wishes her orchestra had played at that tempo because she as the soloist would have found it easier to sing that way :D
Wow! Amazing!
On the topic of coloraturas:
Italian Baritone Emiliano Geant sings Handel's arias at a blazing fast speed. His interpretations of "Or la tromba" or "Nel mondo e nel abisso" are very interesting: he has a particular way of singing coloraturas - very distinctive, but with a little "ha-ha-ha" sound. Would LOVE to hear your professional take on that technique!!!
Oh very cool! Can you send me the link?
@@nickhiggsthesinger
ua-cam.com/video/oaNR30akiUs/v-deo.html
in case the link gets deleted: its literally the first UA-cam search result for "Emiliano Geant Or la tromba"
she's not adding rhythmic variations or whatever you said, she's just singing very precisely with a few rubato parts that were completely in style
you're talking about her singing as if she's improvising. she's just singing precisely what's written in the style of the composer and the era
He's not criticizing her...
And I am a singer...and in baroque music the second A section IS "improvising"...
Thanks, Nick. But a question: what about maybe doing a comparison of the best singing with less than best. Like here for example; fast tempo that's rush and less adequate. Thanks.
Good point - I’ll check it out
I Love your vids
11:30 In answer to your question. Yes, I agree. But, they also were at a micro measurement lower tempo at the end of the song vs the beginning.
I had goose pimples..
I enjoyed this video, amazing as the others, Can you make a video reacting to Russell Oberlin singing "Vivi Tirano" from Händel's Rodelina. I'd love to hear your opinion and see your reaction!
❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍 Hi! I know you have reacted to a couple of Dimash songs before, but please could you react to his two latest masterpieces which are very innovative? They are: The Story of One Sky (the MV) and El Amor en Ti. Thank you!
React to Voctave Mary did you know
I am so glad to see your reaction to another Messiah aria! I got to discover the oratorio recently and now I love it! Could you please consider doing a reaction video to one of those videos:
But who may abide the day of his coming
ua-cam.com/video/exAxdWs-hKk/v-deo.html
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
ua-cam.com/video/iCpZC1E6Xl4/v-deo.html ?
Both are sung by the polish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński (I love his interpretation!).
Thank you very much - I’ll check those out!
Have you heard Julia Lezhneva?
I have not!
@@nickhiggsthesinger ua-cam.com/video/ITZWFrfI5yM/v-deo.html just a small pece
👋YOU Great😊
You honey your e sweet,she is phenomenal
Akon
Really great Singer, But maybe to fast for the right expression. I would hear Regula Mühlemann, the best Soprano i know. On UA-cam.
Yikes! That is fast.
I don't like this tempo, not at all...
I don't like this performance, she gets lost in that speed, especially in the coloratura, and adds some tones that are not at all in the baroque style.
Agree. Plus, she's flat
I disagree. Too much was lost. The individual note articulation was lacking
For me it bordered on a controlled yodel. Not a bad thing unless it's Handle. My qualifications a voice instructor, coach, teacher, a professional vocalist. Listen to how Emily Yocum Black handels ( sorry ) the melismas which are clean and articulated. Granted there are some intonation discrepancied in my opinion but the clean articulation of the melismas negat that issue.
Don’t you mean Händel?
I don't have the Umlaut that I know of and It should be capitalized. So yes, feel better ?
Sorry I can not stand to listen to this.