No words to describe the beauty of Pilar Lorengar and Richard Leech and this Aria. Absolute perfection and I listen to it over & over again. Thank you so much for posting. Barbara Todres/NYC
@qklq42 I'm part Huguenot and I love French but it is not suited to strong expression such as this style of opera. German and Italian are best for this.
Lorengar already died in 1996,so 14 yrs ago,but she is still so much around,play records and see youtube regularly.I have never been so pleasantly surprised when she sang at abt 64 yrs of age with a huge volume and hardly vibration.She sang still brilliant in her "spare time" A great soprano and she looked superb It was a shock to hear she died at only 68 yrs of age(1928-1996)Many singers stop too late the examples are numerous,but Pilangar remained high quality till the end
This is amazing! Some of the best singing you could ask for! There is nothing wrong with his jaw and Leech has not declined at all, but he, unlike so many tenors today, actually KNOWS HOW TO SING without pushing or screaming! BRAVO!!!!
Odd, an American Tenor and Spanish soprano singing in german rather than French, but superb from both- I see Richard Bonynge is conducting and he is no longer young. Not sure when Lorengar left us, but this couldn't have been that many years ago- does anyone know?
It was some time in the early 90's at the Deutsche Oper Berlin (hence the German) in a staging by John Dew. As I recall Leech was brought in at the last minute to replace another tenor. He had a spectacular success in the premiere.
He escuchado varias veces a Richard Leech, pero ya no me acordaba de esta epoca (es al principio de su carrera Internacional) Dios mío! que grande era. Ella ha sido maravillosa e inteligentisima, una gran carrera.
It sounds so strange in German. This spoils a part of the representation (accents are not the sames) and some sentences cut, at very important places (e.g. at the end of a crescendo, singers stop singing :( ).
Leech is wonderful. I wasn't familiar with his voice, though I've been hearing about him as long as I can remember. But what are they singing? It is most definitely not Les Huegenots because they're singing in German.
I think they pulled out the German version one season at the Deutsche Oper...not exactly sure though. I thought the same thing first time I heard it (not being too familiar with any part of the opera other than O Beau Pays). I had to check the score...
I also had it as a video tape and am so happy to find it here. Richard Leech is huge ! I also saw his sessions of recording of his Faust with Studer, directed by Michel Plasson, on french TV, and he was very impressive and idiomatic in his "Salut, demeure chaste et pure".
Eureka! I didn't expect to find this. I once had this on video tape, but it somehow got erased, to my dismay. Leech has one of the most beautiful and sensual voices. We need to hear more from him! This is indeed gorgeous and a keeper. Thanks Operazine!!!
Simplesmente belíssimo.
rodstruidor 3 months ago
No words to describe the beauty of Pilar Lorengar and Richard Leech and this Aria. Absolute perfection and I listen to it over & over again. Thank you so much for posting. Barbara Todres/NYC
lovingee1 5 months ago
OMG>>>Leech's voice is incredibly gorgeous and this is a lovely duet.
babydrane 6 months ago
This is beautiful singing, but not in the original french but in german. Schade !
Hans NL
qklq42 6 months ago
@qklq42 I'm part Huguenot and I love French but it is not suited to strong expression such as this style of opera. German and Italian are best for this.
keyofdavid888 1 month ago
@keyofdavid888
I think you are right !
qklq42 1 month ago
A "Golden Age" moment from a Richard Tucker Gala!
ploplisphilin 9 months ago
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUV IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
StuartLou 10 months ago
Leech had an amazing voice .......then silence ( 2010 )
papoocanada 1 year ago
Lorengar already died in 1996,so 14 yrs ago,but she is still so much around,play records and see youtube regularly.I have never been so pleasantly surprised when she sang at abt 64 yrs of age with a huge volume and hardly vibration.She sang still brilliant in her "spare time" A great soprano and she looked superb It was a shock to hear she died at only 68 yrs of age(1928-1996)Many singers stop too late the examples are numerous,but Pilangar remained high quality till the end
Brilliant soprano
jcriedijk 1 year ago
What's the original name of this duet?
tneprescintr 2 years ago
@tneprescintr
"Tu l'as dit", Act IV. It is the second part of the long duetto "O ciel, où courrez-vous ?".
liederoperararities 10 months ago
Wow...! Leech is in crazy good form here. Really so so great..! And I love Loengar's sound.. very beautiful.
tenorgoodfella 2 years ago
This is amazing! Some of the best singing you could ask for! There is nothing wrong with his jaw and Leech has not declined at all, but he, unlike so many tenors today, actually KNOWS HOW TO SING without pushing or screaming! BRAVO!!!!
operastud82 3 years ago
Odd, an American Tenor and Spanish soprano singing in german rather than French, but superb from both- I see Richard Bonynge is conducting and he is no longer young. Not sure when Lorengar left us, but this couldn't have been that many years ago- does anyone know?
semiramide1945 3 years ago
I mean it must be 1988
naopium 3 years ago
It was some time in the early 90's at the Deutsche Oper Berlin (hence the German) in a staging by John Dew. As I recall Leech was brought in at the last minute to replace another tenor. He had a spectacular success in the premiere.
assindiastignani 2 years ago
Amazing
viverito 3 years ago
He escuchado varias veces a Richard Leech, pero ya no me acordaba de esta epoca (es al principio de su carrera Internacional) Dios mío! que grande era. Ella ha sido maravillosa e inteligentisima, una gran carrera.
OPERATEMIS 4 years ago
Absolutely great - both Lorengar and Leech!
JoergCalliess 4 years ago 2
he does something strange with his jaw. perhaps this is a sign of why he declined?
jmahlon 4 years ago
I'll tell you something, I didn't like the change in tone at 1:21.
fabrizzzio48 2 years ago
It sounds so strange in German. This spoils a part of the representation (accents are not the sames) and some sentences cut, at very important places (e.g. at the end of a crescendo, singers stop singing :( ).
Very good chosen scene...
69pepeto 4 years ago
this is a real treat. Thanks. Has anyone got the Tony Poncet recording that they could post. Another tour de force.
jessshore 4 years ago
Leech is wonderful. I wasn't familiar with his voice, though I've been hearing about him as long as I can remember. But what are they singing? It is most definitely not Les Huegenots because they're singing in German.
sschimel 4 years ago
It is Huguenots. Even though it's usually done in French, there is a German version of the opera.
BeauTenor 4 years ago
I stand corrected.
sschimel 4 years ago
I think they pulled out the German version one season at the Deutsche Oper...not exactly sure though. I thought the same thing first time I heard it (not being too familiar with any part of the opera other than O Beau Pays). I had to check the score...
BeauTenor 4 years ago
A perfect pair.. Leech is impeccable and Lorengar (at 59) is a dream.
damac777 4 years ago
I also had it as a video tape and am so happy to find it here. Richard Leech is huge ! I also saw his sessions of recording of his Faust with Studer, directed by Michel Plasson, on french TV, and he was very impressive and idiomatic in his "Salut, demeure chaste et pure".
PonselleLover 4 years ago
Wonderful. I think Lorengar actually sounds better than her younger self!
Orfeus80 4 years ago
She aged extremely well. At 64 She sang during the Olympics and sounded no different than this...
Dymension 4 years ago
This is just a great clip. A good example of why Leech and Lorengar were famous. Leech is extraordinary.
Gioten 4 years ago
EXTRAORDINARIO DUO
matiasquiroz80 4 years ago
Eureka! I didn't expect to find this. I once had this on video tape, but it somehow got erased, to my dismay. Leech has one of the most beautiful and sensual voices. We need to hear more from him! This is indeed gorgeous and a keeper. Thanks Operazine!!!
22441932 4 years ago
DAMN I'm so glad this vid is back. I LOVE this duet, and these two are AMAZING singing it. It's just so perfect. Lorengar was unbelievable.
BeauTenor 4 years ago
I agree!! Leech's instrument was so rich. And there isn't a soprano out today that can lace Lorengar's boots (even at her age in this performance).
BigOperaguy 4 years ago
How old was she here? She sounds fresh and vibrant. I have no idea what year this was...
BeauTenor 4 years ago
I'm pretty sure this is the 1987 Richard Tucker Gala. That would've made Lorengar around 59. Damn impressive if you ask me.
BigOperaguy 4 years ago