Paul Esswood - Oh lord, whose mercies numberless - Handel

[achantus1]

I've heard almost all counter-tenors there is. Esswood is still one of my favorites.

[achantus1]

Salvete! Esswood is, perhaps, the greatest countertenor ever. And Saul demonstrates that more than anything, I think. But I believe everyone should listen to THE WHOLE of Saul to get a complete understanding of Esswood's ( and Händel's) art. The director here is Philip Ledger, for those who are interested.

Valete, all you friends of REAL music!

[agdhani]

One of my favorite Countertenors...and my fave version of this!

[paulostroff99]

wonderful singing

[fimetic]

Yes this version for me. There is a rapture, a feeling of such tenderness and compassion in his voice. Just perfect! Thanks. F

[meesterschilders]

5* and placed into my playlist of Caspar Friedrich, thanks

[essenciademusica]

Belissimooooooooooo!

[ellandelachapelle]

Still the best counter-tenor.

[luisortmul]

Paul Esswood just owns this aria, there hasn't been any better interpretations to this day...

He was soooooo good, he should have been around a bit later... fabulous voice.

Harnoncourt, always at the forefront, made good use of him in the early 70's. His Ottone is the best I have heard so far as well... Bravo Mr Esswood

[LUCIDANNA]

I totally agree with your opinion! I met Paul Esswod and asked him about Monteverdi"s Ottone. Well, it"s his favourite role. His voice is absolutely unique.

[Amunhotep4th]

This is an impeccable performance and the best I've heard of this aria in many decades.

[haendelfan]

A mi me gusta más Andreas Scholl, pero esas pinturas de Friedrich son increíbles.

[lmspr]

Oh my God!! Totally ethereal singing.

[debartzen]

Es un hermoso descubrimiento en el estilo inconfundible de Händel.Para mí insuperable la interpretación.

[SUITESJSB]

Herrlich. Handel und Paul Esswood.

[selloutasaurus]

beautiful!

[enfava]

So sweet and beautifully illustrated!

A time to dream and fly away. Thanks for this video

[frankart1927]

I think that this is delightful. Many years ago my wife sang with Paul in the duet from Handel's Soloman.

[velazquez2009]

discribe your experience please.

[AdaKensington]

@frankart1927 Yeah, you dropped that bombshell and left us hanging. What's the story? :)

[9867432]

I don't know who's the most graceful in this case, George F. Händel or his interprtator Paul Esswood. Can only hope this 'll played the day of my funerals. I derive much omfort from this !

[9867432]

So beautyful ... Hope they'll play this on mu own funerals

[9867432]

This interpretation is insurpassable

[9867432]

immer und immer wieder ...

[justwatchingyours]

never mind. Your tag says Casper David Friedrich. They are beautiful.

[justwatchingyours]

amazing paintings! I wish I knew the name of the artists.

[senesino83]

I listened to this so much when I was a teenager... inspired me a lot..

[kiya3]

I love Paul Esswood. Thak you for the video.

[nebrulla]

Wonderful!!! ☺☺☺

[jimmyfromhongkong]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces that I have ever heard in my entire life!

Thank you!

[codonauta]

I have " Saul" with Mackerras, and James Bowman as countertenor ( as David ). You should know that version of Saul. The James Bowman'voice is very impressive.

[lasultanica]

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I have enjoyed very much with this rendition (Esswood is great!!), and with your beautiful video.

THANK YOU!!

[eurypheus]

Paul Esswood, one of the greatest musicians and countertenors (better "Altus") I met in my live.

[smnole]

I agree with you, I met him some years ago in Cracow...He is great person too!!

[sfkcbf]

When I first acquired this recording, I listened to it about 10 times in a row because of the beauty of Esswood's voice and also because I like his interpretation, a tribute to Baroque practice.

[essenciademusica]

My dear friend sfkcbf, you were who first it showed me this beauty.

I don't also get tired of hearing this interpretation.

I am very grateful!

[BachLoveNat]

AMAZING! Thanks a lot!

Great taste! :)

[lightblueone]

Thank you I discovered this beautiful voice.

Really beautiful. Your video is very very good!