One of the best live recordings ever. Say what you want about Renee, but she is in total control of her technique here with her sublime tone. Notice how Levine pulls back just a bit on the tempo on the last “sentira pieta di me”. Perfect!
I love her legato. She sings so exquisitely on the breath. What is there NOT to like!! Or love for that matter. She is an artist at the highest level. Every phrase has intention and expression.
Agreed 100% - she was an absolute miracle in those years: the most gorgeous instrument, trained to the highest level of technique, leavened with exquisite artistry, all put to the task of pure expression at the service of Mozart. The character glows. I have also uploaded her “or sai chi l’onore” from 2000, which is incredibly fiery and intense. And also the sextet from don Giovanni.
Azóta láttam a MÜPÁBAN a Budafoki Dohnányiék előadásában a Don Giovannit...és Ők is csodásan elő tudták adni az operát - S ezt a gyönyörű áriát is...pedig azt hittem "ezt a magyarok nem tudják előadni..." Hát...TUDTÁK! Szuper volt.
Gorgeous Donna Anna and so easily sung... so liquid singing... she easily rivals Sutherland in this role (and in her Alcina and Rodelinda) and 3:42 classic early Fleming always adding a bit of difficulty in everything she sang to prove she was singing with a Surplus of Voice
Truly, in my humble opinion as a mere listener, this is the only version of "Non mi dir" I've ever heard that equals Joan Sutherland's performance 30 years prior. Fleming's color, flexibility, fullness of tone are so remarkable, plus she throws in a couple of quick surprise cadenzas that heighten the dramatic tension of this aria. Simply astounding.
I totally agree. She was utterly miraculous in those years. For Solti (conducting here) she was the major discovery of his last years and revivified this repertoire for him.
Gutsy and delicate? Yes, I guess that is possible. The aria itself can be almost annoyingly shrill at times. Luckily she smooths it out, and avoids any chance of a shrill moment.
One of the best live recordings ever. Say what you want about Renee, but she is in total control of her technique here with her sublime tone. Notice how Levine pulls back just a bit on the tempo on the last “sentira pieta di me”. Perfect!
Amazing aria & voice !!! ♥
This is sublime. Such a sensitive and intuitive rendition. Such colour. Gorgeous.
Thanks for your lovely comment. I agree she is superb in every dimension
@@greatmomentsofopera7170 I wish I had the chance to see her sing live before she retired :(
I love her legato. She sings so exquisitely on the breath. What is there NOT to like!! Or love for that matter. She is an artist at the highest level. Every phrase has intention and expression.
Agreed 100% - she was an absolute miracle in those years: the most gorgeous instrument, trained to the highest level of technique, leavened with exquisite artistry, all put to the task of pure expression at the service of Mozart. The character glows. I have also uploaded her “or sai chi l’onore” from 2000, which is incredibly fiery and intense. And also the sextet from don Giovanni.
@@greatmomentsofopera7170 awesome thanks!!!
Azóta láttam a MÜPÁBAN a Budafoki Dohnányiék előadásában a Don Giovannit...és Ők is csodásan elő tudták adni az operát - S ezt a gyönyörű áriát is...pedig azt hittem "ezt a magyarok nem tudják előadni..." Hát...TUDTÁK! Szuper volt.
Glad it inspired you :)
One of the most underrated arias of Mozart
Gorgeous Donna Anna and so easily sung... so liquid singing... she easily rivals Sutherland in this role (and in her Alcina and Rodelinda) and 3:42 classic early Fleming always adding a bit of difficulty in everything she sang to prove she was singing with a Surplus of Voice
Truly, in my humble opinion as a mere listener, this is the only version of "Non mi dir" I've ever heard that equals Joan Sutherland's performance 30 years prior. Fleming's color, flexibility, fullness of tone are so remarkable, plus she throws in a couple of quick surprise cadenzas that heighten the dramatic tension of this aria. Simply astounding.
I totally agree. She was utterly miraculous in those years. For Solti (conducting here) she was the major discovery of his last years and revivified this repertoire for him.
Renée Fleming: BRAVISSIMO!!!!
Bravissima.
Bravissimo!!!!!!!
DIVINE!
Agreed! The greatest Donna Anna of our times.
@@greatmomentsofopera7170 Indeed!
Gutsy and delicate? Yes, I guess that is possible. The aria itself can be almost annoyingly shrill at times. Luckily she smooths it out, and avoids any chance of a shrill moment.
ultima diva is this a response to another comment? I agree that she makes this wonderful aria into an absolute jewel.
The picture looks as if she's breastfeeding him...
Haha, there may be something in that!
She is