'e una grande gloria del bel canto , ma voglio dire che che quando va sul fortissimo sempre 'e un po giu di tono , tutto il resto dei personaggi li canta benissimo , pero non fa una proposta diversa vocale , 'e un po regolare , monotona .... ! anche se poi alla fine fa effetto e finisce piacendo !
I think in this last note is the whole character of Liu. This IS it - Verismo. You know why? Because this "crazy" note is the only vocally adequate and true way of portrayal a woman with a slave mentality, eager to serve to the point of self sacrifice, so in love and so deeply in despair that she kills herself!
Doesn't that sound a bit Verdian? Caballe is the only one who makes Liu a verismo character. The character has to be obsessed and possessed. So is that note. It explains the whole Liu.
La mezza di voce del final es única y posiblemente irrepetible en muchos años, no la comparemos con la Tebaldi (que es una magnifica soprano) por favor.....
La version de Caballe es impresionante, su hermosa voz devoro hasta la ultima nota del Signore Ascolta, tal pareciera que en el Mote Olimpo forjaron esta bella voz.
Listening to this wonderfull woman sing gives me so much pleasure.How she held that pitch,and then got even more high is just fantastic.WOW is all I can say.
she is outdone only by her own studio version for decca: the Mehta/Sutherland/Pavarotti set was my first Turandot and i'll never forget the first time listening to the final note going from pianissimo to piano to forte and back again
Her ability to start with just a little sliver of a sound and then crescendo into this huge voice is just amazing. Her control and ability to sustain notes at the top of her range for an inhuman amount of time... Its like the video of her 75 Orange Casta Diva, holding out the final notes after an elaborate trill. Its like, where does she get this air!? Well I love her, thats my point lol.
MC often makes a choice to make tone instead of singing the text. This is normal in the bel canto but sort of against the usual "rules" and "traditions" of verismo. Sometimes artists need to make a brave artistic choice. Some may think she is indulgent, but I disagree, she is offering us her concept of what the most beautiful way to interpret this aria. It stands for me as a most successful interpretation.
Here she is not on stage singing each lyric to tell a story. Here she is in concert and we are listening to a voice as a musical instrument. It is more about the sound than the words. Perhaps this is why she is taking artistic license here. It was a wonderful voice and thank you for sharing this clip.
Montse in 1975 had already a beautiful voice. She sings great, but never articulate in the high register, all are pure vocals..In Puccini i, in which it's important the diction. Caballe who had the most beautiful pianissimos l ever heard, does not sing the filato at the end. Why? Anyways she is great.... for long.
durante tutta la mia vita teatrale, non ho mai dico MAI pianto ma la Caballè è stata così grandeche non sono riuscito a trattenere le lacrime.grande -grande-grande.
La Cabelle è straordinaria, una tra le migliori interpreti di tutta la storia della lirica...che voce!...mi piace moltissimo anche in "mi chiamano Mimì".
It was an amazing interpretation and that last note...yeah like no one can do that..but what was up with those men screaming after she finished? They sounded vicious..one of them sounding like he was hurling, lol. Not very polite.
I understand the enthusiasm but dont you think they were being just a bit overzealous? That last note created an ambiance that those ppl screaming instantly broke..its like they were just waiting for her to finish..the illusion is completely gone...showing support is fine but you don't have to shout in order to "get it" but hey to each his/her own
this is honestly one of the best things ive ever heard, ive never been massive on caballe as a general rule but this is amazing. that last note was incredible.
this is my absolute FAVORITE interpretation. I am in love with Caballe's exquisite voice, I want to do a masterclass with her so badly! Anyone know what she's up to these days?
I loved the extended note at the end..she held that ( i think Bb) for like 20 seconds..that was nothing short of awesome...did you hear that bravo at the end? She sung the hell out of that aria.
He comprado el vhs de este recital y me lo estan pasando a DVD. Creo que es un recital único que hay que guardar como Obra Maestra del Bel Canto. Montserrat los que te admiramos damos gracias a Dios por haber nacido y dejarnos tu legado.
Listen to two complete versions which continue into Non piangere Liu and you will understand why Caballe's disregard for the text and humungous last note are so inappropriate. With her gorgeous voice and skill she ought to be the ideal Liu but sadly she uses that note purely as empty display. The text is not at all hard to sing here and is vital to the drama.
Perhaps she is better as Liu in the full version of the opera? Tebaldi/Bjorling and Scotto/Corelli are posted.
The last note may be amazing but it is not what is written by Puccini in the score. Liu's top note should crescendo then cut off, and the orchestra plays the closing phrase. It makes dramatic sense that way as it says Liu collapses to the ground exhausted and sobbing.
No recuerdo si ya comenté este video antes pero, no puedo evitar decir que cada vez que oigo ese final de esta joya caigo rendido totalmente. El espíritu de Liu reposó sobre ella.
As Forrest Gump's mother always said, "stupid is as stupid does". I suppose the comments you've received have shown that you said something that most folks consider... well... stupid. It happens to the best of us, so just move on.
No se pueden decir ya mas cosas de la Caballé. Este final me ha destrozado, que pena la gente que no es capaz de emocionerse con estas cosas. I love you Montserrat.
OK - the ending is out of this world - quite incredible. But let's be real folks. The entire piece is too slow and flat. Even the miraculous ending is a little flat.
My God, who else but Caballe can take a perfectly produced, pianissimo B-flat, hang on it forever (or so it seems, LOL!), and then expand it to a gorgeous forte? Monserrat you're truly unique and we love you!
If someone can come and say "she sang like this, etc." and we answer "ah, ok, understood", but it is totally impossible. We must watch and enjoy, there's no words that can explain this!!!
What seperated great divas like Caballe, Callas, Tebaldi, etc from today's wannabes was the uniqueness of their voices. You always know when they are singing. Boy, do we miss them all! Brava, Caballe!
Miles Gracies! I was honestly moved each time I listen to this !!!
ALSONG1 1 month ago
'e una grande gloria del bel canto , ma voglio dire che che quando va sul fortissimo sempre 'e un po giu di tono , tutto il resto dei personaggi li canta benissimo , pero non fa una proposta diversa vocale , 'e un po regolare , monotona .... ! anche se poi alla fine fa effetto e finisce piacendo !
ROMAYATENEA 1 month ago
just unbelievable
nyjordy 1 month ago
amazing final...
kuromahotsukai 5 months ago
Callas + Tebaldi = CABALLÉ
octavioo2 5 months ago 2
Calla + Tebaldi= CABALLÉ
octavioo2 5 months ago
Dios santo bendito.
doggonel0ver 5 months ago
I think in this last note is the whole character of Liu. This IS it - Verismo. You know why? Because this "crazy" note is the only vocally adequate and true way of portrayal a woman with a slave mentality, eager to serve to the point of self sacrifice, so in love and so deeply in despair that she kills herself!
Doesn't that sound a bit Verdian? Caballe is the only one who makes Liu a verismo character. The character has to be obsessed and possessed. So is that note. It explains the whole Liu.
trumansf 5 months ago 4
@trumansf smartest youtube comment ever
lustygoat 1 month ago
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Last note is overdone and nonsense too.
Leona Mitchell (with P. Domingo) -> really beautiful and credible interpretation.
iniorfeis 6 months ago
Magnifica! Bravisima!
ALSONG1 7 months ago 2
La mezza di voce del final es única y posiblemente irrepetible en muchos años, no la comparemos con la Tebaldi (que es una magnifica soprano) por favor.....
MadameBorgi 8 months ago
IMPRESSIONANTE!!!!
Marcelosopro 9 months ago
the singing is just gorgeous...but she deserved a better conductor
tenorcandao 9 months ago
La version de Caballe es impresionante, su hermosa voz devoro hasta la ultima nota del Signore Ascolta, tal pareciera que en el Mote Olimpo forjaron esta bella voz.
luisalberto211 9 months ago 2
Listening to this wonderfull woman sing gives me so much pleasure.How she held that pitch,and then got even more high is just fantastic.WOW is all I can say.
Thank you,
Henry
cowboy45longcolt 10 months ago 4
Sublime, paradisiaca, divina!
RamettaPaola 10 months ago
This is the ultimate performance you need to hear if you want to hear the best interpretation of "signore ascolta"
eddyarias2 11 months ago 5
Listen to renata Tebaldi.......
mentosZenV2179 10 months ago
Listen to renata Tebaldi.......
mentosZenV2179 10 months ago 2
WOW check out the screams from the audience...brings me to tears every time...would give my right arm to have been there!!!
jenson7720 1 year ago 5
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I love her so much :)
MaxLuetgendorff 1 year ago
she is outdone only by her own studio version for decca: the Mehta/Sutherland/Pavarotti set was my first Turandot and i'll never forget the first time listening to the final note going from pianissimo to piano to forte and back again
brava!
BGSourgas 1 year ago
ok she sings one phrase in one breath thats 20 seconds long.... all in one breath!
harpguy18 1 year ago 2
A maior interpretação de Liu que já ouvi@@@
Marcelosopro 1 year ago 3
Caballe é a VOZ!!!!
Marcelosopro 1 year ago
@bconsitt YES! I've been saying it for ages! Her pianissimi is peerless.
Chimier 1 year ago
Very beautiful, I am your greatest fan....
japanesesen 1 year ago
Does anyone know the english translation? It's a tough to find...
mustbeonbroadway 1 year ago
Her ability to start with just a little sliver of a sound and then crescendo into this huge voice is just amazing. Her control and ability to sustain notes at the top of her range for an inhuman amount of time... Its like the video of her 75 Orange Casta Diva, holding out the final notes after an elaborate trill. Its like, where does she get this air!? Well I love her, thats my point lol.
johnb340 1 year ago
Perfect.
ubergeraldine 1 year ago
Her breath support is unsurpassed.
Even Sutherland, Price, Callas would've taken a breath somewhere along that B.
jmiller05 1 year ago
2:26 - 2:46 one breath!
the crescendo on the b-flat is divine!
Kivimusic 1 year ago 4
Most beautiful!!! Hundered stars :))))
elegie84 1 year ago 2
Todavía estoy sin creerme el final que he oido. OLE paisana
ecopin 1 year ago 6
@ecopin Y un mes despues, sigo sin creermelo
ecopin 1 year ago 2
Beautifully, beautifully interpreted! Her piano voice is like no other!
cdivo39 1 year ago
Never before have I been so profoundly breathtaken.
BradleyMcDermid 2 years ago 2
MC often makes a choice to make tone instead of singing the text. This is normal in the bel canto but sort of against the usual "rules" and "traditions" of verismo. Sometimes artists need to make a brave artistic choice. Some may think she is indulgent, but I disagree, she is offering us her concept of what the most beautiful way to interpret this aria. It stands for me as a most successful interpretation.
catface1965 2 years ago 35
@catface1965 and you are so right...she is the muse of emotion...
noeldunsky 1 week ago
Here she is not on stage singing each lyric to tell a story. Here she is in concert and we are listening to a voice as a musical instrument. It is more about the sound than the words. Perhaps this is why she is taking artistic license here. It was a wonderful voice and thank you for sharing this clip.
51258alan 2 years ago 2
wow! that last crescendo is chilling :) i agree gorgeous voice
laurenrader 2 years ago 7
the crescendo is not written by Puccini. Chilling all, ah ah.
ll prefer listen to Renata. May be Victoria would have sung much better, but she should not, .. forbidden.
joanabanyeres 2 years ago
Montse in 1975 had already a beautiful voice. She sings great, but never articulate in the high register, all are pure vocals..In Puccini i, in which it's important the diction. Caballe who had the most beautiful pianissimos l ever heard, does not sing the filato at the end. Why? Anyways she is great.... for long.
joanabanyeres 2 years ago
Gruberova also has perfect pianissimos
thomastmwc 2 years ago
Awesome. How does she do it? The woman is a goddess!
gangoffour1 2 years ago 32
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Yes a fat one.
joanabanyeres 2 years ago
My jaw just dropped at the last crescendo!!
sweetaliena 2 years ago 5
sono un vecchio capo macchinista e
durante tutta la mia vita teatrale, non ho mai dico MAI pianto ma la Caballè è stata così grandeche non sono riuscito a trattenere le lacrime.grande -grande-grande.
carlorav2003 2 years ago
This aria was written for her. After hearing her singing it cannot hear anyone else. Superb!
cmurgiuc 2 years ago 6
great!
nyyhks 2 years ago
This went straight to my heart, my brain didnt stand a chance!
dolicimani 2 years ago 5
La Cabelle è straordinaria, una tra le migliori interpreti di tutta la storia della lirica...che voce!...mi piace moltissimo anche in "mi chiamano Mimì".
1977eleonora 2 years ago
It was an amazing interpretation and that last note...yeah like no one can do that..but what was up with those men screaming after she finished? They sounded vicious..one of them sounding like he was hurling, lol. Not very polite.
jgdmol4l 2 years ago
My friend, they are the ones who "got it".
Ruffiello 2 years ago
I understand the enthusiasm but dont you think they were being just a bit overzealous? That last note created an ambiance that those ppl screaming instantly broke..its like they were just waiting for her to finish..the illusion is completely gone...showing support is fine but you don't have to shout in order to "get it" but hey to each his/her own
jgdmol4l 2 years ago 2
the, Ha, pieta is a long unfinshed piano.. but also with words.
joanabanyeres 2 years ago
this is honestly one of the best things ive ever heard, ive never been massive on caballe as a general rule but this is amazing. that last note was incredible.
mbsbrfalw15 2 years ago 3
Estoy muy Impresionado, la verdad que no habia escuchado una versión tan conmovedora. GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR ESTE VIDEO. :-)
yonomepase 3 years ago
A superb interpretation (despite a shakey orchestra)! And my god that last note had such spin right through the crescendo to the very end!! Brava!!
MrCallas 3 years ago
this is my absolute FAVORITE interpretation. I am in love with Caballe's exquisite voice, I want to do a masterclass with her so badly! Anyone know what she's up to these days?
vocalpianist 3 years ago
UTTERLY FLAWLESS!
TreblesBasses 3 years ago 2
zum Niederknien und Weinen schön!
moisheyodel 3 years ago
ECCELLENTE! EXCELLENT!!!
Non ci sono altri commenti!!!
Finale MONDIALE!!!
Gr1ng0ir3 3 years ago
Oh. My. God. I had tears in my eyes when she started, but that ending!!!
geobabe73 3 years ago 4
Will any soprano be as good as her, someday?
Bravo!
Guilherme7530 3 years ago 7
I loved the extended note at the end too ! She is la mejor !
Genauxbr 3 years ago 3
LA MEJOR
oliverperera26 3 years ago 7
I loved the extended note at the end..she held that ( i think Bb) for like 20 seconds..that was nothing short of awesome...did you hear that bravo at the end? She sung the hell out of that aria.
musoph21 3 years ago 6
He comprado el vhs de este recital y me lo estan pasando a DVD. Creo que es un recital único que hay que guardar como Obra Maestra del Bel Canto. Montserrat los que te admiramos damos gracias a Dios por haber nacido y dejarnos tu legado.
gualtrapa66 3 years ago
She is awesome, Monstrous Caballe
jacobsimon 3 years ago 3
他是我興奮~！！
LiZhiHao89 3 years ago
To show what Puccini wrote, the printed vocal score of this aria is posted.
CharlotteinWeimar 4 years ago
Listen to two complete versions which continue into Non piangere Liu and you will understand why Caballe's disregard for the text and humungous last note are so inappropriate. With her gorgeous voice and skill she ought to be the ideal Liu but sadly she uses that note purely as empty display. The text is not at all hard to sing here and is vital to the drama.
Perhaps she is better as Liu in the full version of the opera? Tebaldi/Bjorling and Scotto/Corelli are posted.
CharlotteinWeimar 4 years ago
it's a recital. Don't be a pain in the ass.
caribolas 3 years ago
The last note may be amazing but it is not what is written by Puccini in the score. Liu's top note should crescendo then cut off, and the orchestra plays the closing phrase. It makes dramatic sense that way as it says Liu collapses to the ground exhausted and sobbing.
CharlotteinWeimar 4 years ago
einfach wunder-, wunderschön. Ich höre diese Aufnahme immer wieder gerne !
weberclaudia 4 years ago
No recuerdo si ya comenté este video antes pero, no puedo evitar decir que cada vez que oigo ese final de esta joya caigo rendido totalmente. El espíritu de Liu reposó sobre ella.
Grande Caballe.
Gerardeus.
Gerardeus 4 years ago
I read the libretto and I don't remember any "AH, PIETA!" in it.
caribolas 4 years ago
As Forrest Gump's mother always said, "stupid is as stupid does". I suppose the comments you've received have shown that you said something that most folks consider... well... stupid. It happens to the best of us, so just move on.
urgrad03 4 years ago
Yeah... being lazy gets you a very long career and thunderous applause.
urgrad03 4 years ago
impresionante final
no tengo palabras
Gerardeus 4 years ago 3
No se pueden decir ya mas cosas de la Caballé. Este final me ha destrozado, que pena la gente que no es capaz de emocionerse con estas cosas. I love you Montserrat.
gualtrapa66 4 years ago 5
Her breath is unfinishable...
Brava, Montserrat!...
zurriuss 4 years ago 2
she is divine...so touching
andrecueca 4 years ago 2
No entiendo como no le ponen las 5 estrellas en el rating. Sin duda, la soprano más extraordinaria de su época.
Levmadsa 4 years ago 4
SIN PALABRAS.
Unica.
Ese final tan maravilloso me ha nublado los ojos por completo!!!!
SergioOliver 4 years ago 2
espectacular!! caballe bravisimaaaa!!
monjita69 4 years ago
wao!!! Que buena es esta mujer!!! El final es extremadamente bueno!!!
colibridelapampa 4 years ago
It's not flat. It's not slow. What it is is the most fabulous piece of singing!!
Glenmed 5 years ago
La representacion mas dulce quehe visto de esta aria. Increible. BRAVA!
martinzirolli 5 years ago
OK - the ending is out of this world - quite incredible. But let's be real folks. The entire piece is too slow and flat. Even the miraculous ending is a little flat.
CBelfatti 5 years ago
It's your ear that's flat....
GKIRAZIAN2845 5 years ago 2
sono d'accordo
saverioorlando 4 years ago
My God, who else but Caballe can take a perfectly produced, pianissimo B-flat, hang on it forever (or so it seems, LOL!), and then expand it to a gorgeous forte? Monserrat you're truly unique and we love you!
Sarpia 5 years ago
Bravíssima !
She can make us cry with her voice and interpretation !
Bravíssima !
Genauxbr 5 years ago
If someone can come and say "she sang like this, etc." and we answer "ah, ok, understood", but it is totally impossible. We must watch and enjoy, there's no words that can explain this!!!
allinvideo 5 years ago 3
What seperated great divas like Caballe, Callas, Tebaldi, etc from today's wannabes was the uniqueness of their voices. You always know when they are singing. Boy, do we miss them all! Brava, Caballe!
operachad 5 years ago 2
Absolutely beautiful. She interpreted this role so well.
tremendousswell 5 years ago
bravissima, che dire tutto il resto sarebbe sprecato. montserrat incredibile anche dal vivo...
flexy75 5 years ago
fraseado ...beleza de timbre....brava, sublime, essa a melhor Caballé
OrpheuCe 5 years ago
oh my god...
skotoseme 5 years ago 3
Montserrat, eterna...
alexcinca 5 years ago 2
Best Liu!
boipussi 5 years ago 2
This woman is incredible! Amazing! Brava indeed!
fernandoclassic 5 years ago 3
each time i hear this i cannot believe that a human can make this noise, beyond beauty, beyond art, amazing!!!!
chubblove 5 years ago 3
ah!...ah! ...ah!!!!
greve 5 years ago
Oh, My!... That ending... I just love Montse!!! Thaks so much for posting this video. Amazing!
FamiliaOrero 5 years ago 3
*bows to the goddess*
erin non regge piu dopo a questo... *is dead, happily dead*
erin129 5 years ago 3
ah!!! my god what a voice,excellent the best ever unsurpassable.
chubblove 5 years ago 3