La Rondine - Chi il bel sogno di Doretta - Arteta

[pitvla8]

I had forgotten how gorgeous she sounded in this! Well, I was playing in the orchestra, so I didn't quite hear it like this, either...

[gerryrich1]

Lyrics to Chi Il Bel Sogno Di Doretta : Chi il bel sogno di Doretta Potè indovinar? Il suo mister come mai Come mai fini Ahimè. un giorno uno studente In bocca la baciò E fu quel bacio Rivelazione: Fu la passione Folle amore. Folle ebbrezza. Chi la sottil carezza D'un bacio cosi ardente Mai ridir potrà? Ah! mio sogno. Ah! mia vita. Che importa la ricchezza Se alfine è rifiorita La felicità. O sogno d'or Poter amar cosa.

[ssssteps]

This is a great version! I want to purchase it, but is this the picture and sound quality of the DVD, or is it modified for YouTube?

[operafan0anegnd]

Really love this rendition.  Do not recall anyone else singing it any better.

Brava Ainhoa.

[selimsa803]

Wow. It's so prosaic to say it, but she gave me goosebumps. Beautiful!

[operaxxlove]

New favorite! Her voice is so elegant - like listening to pure silver pouring forth. So glad I stumbled along this rendition!

[CGib36]

I have to say that I haven't found a better recording than that of Leontyne Price in her later recordings. Flawless

[theoperaguy]

What an Angelic voice! I had the privilage to sing "la ci darem la mano" with her at an after-party in 1994. That night she also sang "Summertime" from Porgy & Bess & It's still the best version I've ever heard. Still hope to sing with her again one day. May she continue to be blessed for sharing a little bit of Heaven here on Earth.

[AgnesRegina]

Pure glory!! "All the flowers of spring at your feet," Miss Arteta... she deserves it!

[arwentheelf02]

I am speechless. I have to sing this aria tomorrow and this has totally changed my interpretation. Such subtle execution! I adored it. Back to the drawing board for me...

[dingdongmeanscat]

I love Puccini's musical! This song and "o mio babbino caro" was both in the movie "A room with a view" based on the book from EM Foster. Read the book and rent the movie. You will love it.

[patoblog]

My God! this is amazing! AMAZING! love it!!!!!!!!

[drifter949]

I think this is the best live rendition of this aria I have ever heard.... the way she approaches those high pianissimo notes and beauty of the legato line makes her a top notch singer... also love her musetta aria from the met. i don't know why she isn't more famous than she actually is. She deserves better. Brava

[vivegedda]

@drifter949 I'll have to agree with you a great voice full of color!

[drifter949]

@vivegedda I just keep coming here to listen to it...... the only better rendition is a studio recording by Caballe

[drifter949]

@vivegedda something she could improve in my opinion is diction ! The rest is superb

[lektorblomme2]

She is wonderful- female beauty - in every way 

[TheMusetta]

bravissima!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AmantePura]

attacchi e acuti meravigliosi...bella interpretazione

[trannygirl]

I wish all my kisses brought on such sweet passion. Loved this aria.

[ciociosan]

Opera Chic, is that you!?

[operavictorian]

Too bad there's not a "love" button. I love this aria and Arteta's voice!

[cantanteporsiempre]

woo she sings incredible, best version from this aria I have ever heard. She just sang at Zaragoza opera and they tell me she was phanthastique

[tena2]

bravooooooooooooo

[KomKai352]

Wow! How wonderful she is!

[aquablushgirl]

bliss

[craigkier]

check out Arteta's ballads- she really is the consummate "crossover" singer. Adore her!

[xedra]

Just gorgeous.

[AAGMR]

noiosa...fa solo vocalità!!!!Non c'è interpretazione ufff

[rpaarlberg]

what a marvelous interpretation of this most beautiful aria.

[ERGO38]

soragarria ainhoa.jarraitu horrela

brava!!!!!!!

[humagris]

Bravisssssssssssssssssima!!!!!­!

[cottagecheese54]

Thanks for the lyrics. Now I know why this song is where it is in Room with a View.

[Hisrevenge]

Why the hell would she straight tone in this piece???

[knockout994]

sweet!!!

[alvarito45]

Ha sido Montse tu profesora??? Parece por la técnica perfecta y la dulzura y el piano en los altos. Brava once more!!!

[alvarito45]

Ay Ainhoa me has dejado en lo más alto del cielo con esta aria. Eres super excelente. Brava Brava Bravissima!!!!! Esos C con que dulzura los has entonado. Bello. Estás a la altura de Kiri, Price, Freni, Fleming y todas las demás que cantan esta aria aquí. Otra vez Brava!!!

[vickpaswill]

lol Bunch of immatators. The reality is that When the singers talk normaly they sound like there from the country. FAEMERS. They speak le JOULE LOL In other words Broken ugly french LOL Can you beleave this What example are they giving to the young Quebecers ? Other then that they perform ok rated 1 to 10 I give a nice big 7 .Signed Mr. Malrony

[bramoditrionfar]

she's lovely, indeed, and a wonderful singer moreover!

[operadude32]

My goodness, she's the Sophia Loren of the opera stage!

[happyactor6]

That initial high C was lovely! I'm so sick of sopranos SCREAMING that note. This song can either be sung beautifully or it can be butchered. Most do the latter. Arteta does not. Brava

[francocerri74]

you are right but the first isn't a c, the first is an a, the second time a again and then up to c

[happyactor6]

I was talking about the first high C that she sings which happens to be after the second A.

[francocerri74]

ah, you mean the low c.. because there is only an high c in this aria.

[sugarobyn]

@happyactor6 I think they scream it because it isn't easy to sing it piano

[jenson7720]

@happyactor6 I agree ...even the best sopranos in the world have a tendency to "make a meal" out of the high notes...keep it simple is the key i think to this stunning piece!

[FLACSC74]

Where is she from >

[mon0818]

She's from Spain.

[30martin082007]

Le falta un poquito de sensualidad.

[craigkier]

Squisita! Deliciosa! And I loved how she pulled off the alternate ending in this sublime production.

[MisSty2589]

I love it! :)

[pichuchoni]

maravillosa!!!

[beaglenuts55]

Absolutely lovely!

[elisarig]

boring as hell

[masansgaard]

Listen to this one. Same song, NOT boring :)

[tenorspinto]

Demasiado bello, grande Ainoa.

[relmasian]

The number of excellent artists exceeds the ability of the world to know and appreciate. Although Ainhoa Arteta is not widely known here, this video makes it clear she is excellent.. When Montserrat Caballe was asked about her, she replied "Ainhoa Arteta, she is one of the great dames of the ópera, whom I personally admire, because of her voice, her technique, her way of being and because I think she is the soprano of Spain in these moments."

[simikess]

Heavens, why have I never heard of this singer before! Thanks for posting this! It's a revelation!

[Rcoppin91]

@simikess She played Musetta in the recent met release of Boheme, she is fabulous.

[murraypg]

a wonderful renditition but if you get the chance to listen to the Kiri Te Kanawa rendition you will love it as well. It features in the original Room With a View film.

[mistressmozart]

wow this had me crying like a baby

[Djoowntjuh]

So beautiful. Sitting with goosebumps and tears in my eyes. OMG, thanks so much for posting.... this is by def. the best version of Puccin's La Rondine

[aristopus]

I go back to the old Met on Broadway. I wasn't familiar with Maestra Arteta until this video. She ranks with the best.

[Gammadmoll]

I always love Arteta, even since Romeo in Spain 2002 with Rolando.

[mrrk]

Wow, who is this singer? Info please.

[HarpistRCM]

Absolutly perfect!!! Ainhoa, we love you!!!!!

[ceccopisa]

Brava Ainoa, un caro saluto e tanti complimenti dalla Cenerentola comune di Palm Beach. Sei sempre splendida.

[mizerella]

This is so beautiful, it brings me to tears.

[agressivedonut]

I am more focused on the sincere passion and beauty of the particular video clip itself. Soprano Arteta performed from the heart while singing this Puccini piece of art; and it made me tear to think of the madness of love one feels during our youth, that we all wish lasts forever through our later years. Brava Arteta!! Thank you whoever posted this video clip!!!

[sirmercutio99]

It's a beautiful opera but sadly neglected. Main reason is it's similarity to Verdi's La Traviata & the Rambaldo/Lisette plot is contrived. It was origanlly going to be a comedy akin to Der Rosenkavalier or The Merry Widow. I twould have been intresting if Puccini wrote more towards "The Merry Widow". Atlanta Opera did id about 7 years ago. Butterfly, Boheme, Tosca, Turandot and Fanculla are better.

[agressivedonut]

I am focused more on the sincere passion and beauty of the particular video clip itself. Soprano Arteta performed from the heart while singing this, and it made me tear to think of the madness of love one feels during our youth, that we all wish lasts forever through our later years. Bravo Arteta!! Thank you whoever posted this video clip!!

[musoph21]

very insightful and true!

[Benjamin7519]

La Rondine is showing at the Sarasota Opera House in Florida, the BEST staged production of Rondine I have EVER seen!!!

[davidsolo]

so brilliant!

[GVCatullo]

LA RONDINE is my favourite Puccini's opera. :)

[kazimierzmichalkiwic]

Really? I haven't got any recording of Rondine, but when I was hearing first time Intro from this opera I think that it is so poor. Soon I see for yourself that is so graet music like Manon, Suor Angelica or Tabarro. Anyway i've heard that this is one of the poorest Puccini's composition.

[GVCatullo]

I think LA RONDINE is much better than TOSCA!!!

[kazimierzmichalkiwic]

I believe you, but Tosca is great too. Although so much depends on singers. Freni's Tosca isn't this same what Scotto's and Ramey's Scarpia is more poor than Gobbi's or Milnes's.

[asisecanta]

Me too!!!

I LOVE La Rondine. The two Magda arias and the final duetto are AMAZING!!!

Could someone please post the second Magda aria on the first act? Thanks a lot in advance!!!

[HarpistRCM]

¡¡¡¡¡BRAVA ARTETA!!!!!

[lyricfana]

surement pas ! figée dans ses notes !

[Agathacarolina]

Bravissimo!

The best performance from all the posted in youtube. Much superior to so called divas. Even thought the high C is not perfect, she really performs the character

[leugim1961]

BRAVISIMA AINHOA!!

[tenorote]

does anyone know if there is a vid of Moffo singing this?

[Brucesky72]

I don't know if you've found it, but there is a video of a recording. She's wonderful too.

[mf2101]

I love the fresh translation too. Will send this to friends who get engaged.

[langdon1109]

Oh my Godness! Stop singing, my dear Ainoa, or keep your stidies going on. Someday, who knows..., you'll be able to sing this like it deserve. Good luck.

[gokathyJ]

"Who could ever guess Doretta's secret reverie?

One fine day a student kissed her on the lips, and that kiss revealed just what passion is...

What words could capture the magic of that kiss!"

Please, please, no more, no more! I think I could cope with Mills and Boon better than this crap.

[sanimalo]

pavlov dog...now thats funny

[sanimalo]

she sings REALLY well...piano top, smooth line, great dynamics...and lovely to watch...

'l'esquisita,

[gokathyJ]

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She should run her over with a bus and put her out of her misery - along with her intellectually challenged fans

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[gokathyJ]

Is this great art is it, dear?

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If I catch the opera loving loon who gave me a thumbs down I'll tie his testicles in a knot. Wait, but you gutless shit don't have any balls... I just kick your middle-class poofer arses back to Hampstead. Wait, you have never been out of Hampstead and are all still living with your mummies...

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[sanimalo]

how lovely to recieve such a mature and considered and not altogether surprising response from the the web clown: have nothing to add, really but would kindly advise you to attend some anger management course or to direct your blatantly misguided zealot like energy to something more constructive or at least something that warrants such an arsenal of heinous invective, perhaps religious fanaticism? [any big words you can look up too on duh web]

[gokathyJ]

Please take your own advice.

"but would kindly advise you to attend some anger management course or to direct your blatantly misguided zealot like energy to something more constructive or at least something that warrants such an arsenal of heinous invective, perhaps religious fanaticism? [any big words you can look up too on duh web]"

[gokathyJ]

What? That wasn't mature and sophisticated? I was copying you? Where did I go wrong?

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[gokathyJ]

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[gokathyJ]

Oh please no, no! not duh bit words! youse is such a clever man, like intellalectal opera and classacal scholer like!!! How will I unnerstan you?

Did i done ans aresenal of heinous invective? Vat is thut? Does I bin speelin recieve rong two?

youse no we whose arent classical musical fans isnt very bright like please be patent, SIR!

[gokathyJ]

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[sdorr]

Bravo. Haven't heard this much, but she's

done it better than anyone I can imagine.

I don't even _want_ to hear AG's version. (or anything else of AG now!) Good sopranos are a dime a dozen....

[tenormcgee]

What an instrument...simply beautiful, as the person before me stated.

[highseas123]

Simply Beautiful!

[FoggyRoad81]

I see what others are saying about her concentration and awkward body position. It's a fiendlishly difficult passage and I think her sound is very beautiful, tender as it should be. I however think the tempo goes a *tad* too slow.

[MarkBrianLane]

Wonderful!! A fantastic singer with a wonderful voice!!

[yuenkoi]

Wonderfully sung. What a voice.Brava!!!!

[HappyHounde]

Sung beautifully. Anyone who has tried to sing this aria knows how well she sang.

[000kiwi]

Impresionante

[Dadak]

she looks too concentrated and stressed in reach the high note.....it`s just an ok performance....where is the passion on this performance?

[HappyHounde]

I totallly disagree. She is singing the song very much as written by Puccini. Most of the upper notes are written Piano. Except for the one crescendo from A to C. Most of the dramatic type sopranos belt the high notes too loudly to show they can do it. She is concentrating yes. But wouldn't you if you had to sing this every night. I think she is elegant and has the Parisian sophistication required for the role.

[BellaChanson]

I don't think it's always a matter of belting because they can. Maybe it's belting because they can't? As in, they can't control their voices to sing such a note in a delicate way. Just another way to view it. ;)

[Jbear9]

Lovely.  Thank you.

[giorich]

gosh the way Renata Tebaldi ...

[Orbazzano]

Brava!

[urgrad03]

Ummm... what's up with her throaty, thin sound? Or, that shaking jaw... I don't remember her singing like this... has her voice (and I hope not) taken a turn for the worse? This is not Arteta at her best!

[RestlessRusalka]

It's not only half the song...Prunier is the one who gets that fabulous piano introduction. I would suggest hitting pause and allowing for more time for it to load. Magda's entire aria *is* in there. It really isn't very long. :-)

[tongcookie]

I watch most of the opera arias that you have and I really love the way Arteta sings this aria. The only things is that the video will stop playing in the middle of the song. Can you re- upload this video again?

[RestlessRusalka]

just watched the video and had no problem getting all of the way through...neither have any of my friends. Maybe for some reason your computer is having a hard time loading it? Try pushing pause and waiting awhile....sometimes on certain connections these things take forever to load! I'm really sorry that your computer is giving you such a hard time!

[tongcookie]

I get the whole aria now! Thank you! Where can I buy this DVD?

[tongcookie]

This is wonderful but only half way?