Maria Cristina Kiehr, Caldara: In lagrime stemprato, from Maddalena

[joeeykful]

I know nothing about classical music but this sounds amazing. simply breathtaking. I love it

[shelterit]

This is an epic song from an epic oratory from an epic recording of it. It is possibly the one recording I'd bring to a deserted island. And Maria Cristina Kiehr gives one of her most amazing performances. Can I love this more? I don't think so.

[77Opera]

Magnifique!

[awyliu]

For once I am speechless.

[FloriaTosca85]

This is brilliant singing. Of course the singer has the natural color and timbre to suit Baroque and also a deep understanding of the style and genre.

[sfkcbf]

@FloriaTosca85 The comment from my soprano friend from Bucharest is succinct but implies much. I have communicated with her for some years, and she consistently has demonstrated in-depth understanding of singing and the unique requirements of Baroque music and also of approximating the castrato voice, apparently more so than some American teachers, opera directors, and the author of one "Baroque" article in Opera News. Vocci bianché is an exception, rather than the rule.

[FloriaTosca85]

@sfkcbf Thank you! I am pleased to know you appreciate my views. I donnot, however consider myself that much of an expert, merely lucky enough to hear the right things. Le vocci bianche are not necessarily exceptions, they just need to be used properly, and be directed to the right music genres.

[FloriaTosca85]

@sfkcbf Baroque voices are not vocci bianche in the strict sense of the word(lack of harmonics).There are rules of using vibrato in baroque, as you well know. Maria Cristina Kiehr is not only lucky to possess the right voice but also a good musician that understands the music and approaches it sensibly and professionally.