Nicholas, this is the purest magic. Your version of this lovely song is the best I have ever heard. I do not exaggerate when I say that, listening, I feel transported to another world, one of harmony and honesty. This is the gift you offer to your listeners - we can only say a heartfelt thank you.
I wish he would sing this in the original key of E major..lowering the key simply darkens the piece and it simply doesn't work as well. When I used to sing this in recital, there were times I knew I didn't have the high F # and would substitute something else instead of having my accompanist transpose. I suppose that I 'd rather have him sing this in the lowered key than not having him sing it at all. I'm generally not a fan of the countertenor voice, but his interpretation is excellent.
@Geirby87 I agree with you that the voice is very beautiful! It didn't occur to me before that Spanos looks like George Clooney (or whatever the spelling is) but I'll have a closer look again then:-) In any case you are so right that he is brilliant!
@fourmi1060 I've listened to it again today too. I fully agree with you. It's an unsurpassable voice! Actually I discovered great Hahn's songs only because of Spanos! I've heard other interpretations since then, but Nicholas's are really the best I've ever heard! Pure magic! No other words to describe it! Thank you:-)
I also think that all Spanos's performances are gems! I don't like to compare Spanos with Spanos. I couldn't say which version is better. Both are just equal!
All Spanos's recital Suoni Mezzi is something absolutely extraordinary! Difficult to say what is the best piece! This song is so, so beautiful and moving! Every time I listen to it, this sounds somehow new, and I'm carried away to a better world! NOBODY else sings it THAT beautiful! Only SPANOS! Bravissimo! Thank you very much for sharing this video. You always send me only the most exquisite stuff!:-)
Nicholas, this is the purest magic. Your version of this lovely song is the best I have ever heard. I do not exaggerate when I say that, listening, I feel transported to another world, one of harmony and honesty. This is the gift you offer to your listeners - we can only say a heartfelt thank you.
fourmy1060 4 months ago
I lower it one line (two notes) for myself too. I feel less guilty about it now I know Spanos does it too.
carolineleiden 5 months ago
I wish he would sing this in the original key of E major..lowering the key simply darkens the piece and it simply doesn't work as well. When I used to sing this in recital, there were times I knew I didn't have the high F # and would substitute something else instead of having my accompanist transpose. I suppose that I 'd rather have him sing this in the lowered key than not having him sing it at all. I'm generally not a fan of the countertenor voice, but his interpretation is excellent.
baritonebynight 9 months ago
wonderful voice... though I like the piano in Jaroussky's version better...
TheNightListener 1 year ago
Приятный голос и внешность Джорджа Клуни. Он великолепен!))))
Geirby87 1 year ago
@Geirby87 I agree with you that the voice is very beautiful! It didn't occur to me before that Spanos looks like George Clooney (or whatever the spelling is) but I'll have a closer look again then:-) In any case you are so right that he is brilliant!
serenaluce 1 year ago
@fourmi1060 I've listened to it again today too. I fully agree with you. It's an unsurpassable voice! Actually I discovered great Hahn's songs only because of Spanos! I've heard other interpretations since then, but Nicholas's are really the best I've ever heard! Pure magic! No other words to describe it! Thank you:-)
serenaluce 1 year ago
Thanks, plavos, this is really better!
sjuli17 2 years ago
I also think that all Spanos's performances are gems! I don't like to compare Spanos with Spanos. I couldn't say which version is better. Both are just equal!
serenaluce 2 years ago
I meant: the piano is better here :)
sjuli17 2 years ago
@sjuli17 Ah, it isn't "an elephant in the china shop" any more?:-) I thought we are discussing singing:-)
serenaluce 2 years ago
mi piace.canta con espressioni.
bambinamegumi 2 years ago
beautiful! beautiful! beautiful!
neelsdp1 2 years ago 2
All Spanos's recital Suoni Mezzi is something absolutely extraordinary! Difficult to say what is the best piece! This song is so, so beautiful and moving! Every time I listen to it, this sounds somehow new, and I'm carried away to a better world! NOBODY else sings it THAT beautiful! Only SPANOS! Bravissimo! Thank you very much for sharing this video. You always send me only the most exquisite stuff!:-)
serenaluce 2 years ago 2
Right choosen repertoir is the way to success. Come on Nicholas!
spqrmor 2 years ago 4
C'est vraiment parfait! La plus belle interpre'tation de cette chanson! Tres e'mouvante et expressive! Merci.
serenaluce 2 years ago 3
This is one of the songs that really touch my soul!
Wondeful
sotevag 2 years ago 4
so exquisite!!! love this.
chris
mradaChris 2 years ago 2