A parte il fatto che dice due volte "Come?", è abbastanza evidente anche dal resto che il brano non le è molto familiare. Ha la solita voce fessa, ma soprattutto sembra una prova, più che un'esecuzione in pubblico. Mi piace molto come ha fatto il basso a venire ed andarsene di corsa, molto spiritoso, se scivolava e batteva il culo faceva anche più ridere. In compenso c'è quel trombone che scorreggia senza pietà veruna. Non ho capìto perché eseguire proprio questo pezzo, ma tant'è.
This is such a difficult cabaletta. She took a second prepare for the trills and the conductor and orchestra had already left her behind. She keeps up with the pace very well. She could have done much better 20 years ago and it's a testament to her great technique that she can still sing this good at her age.
The real problem here is the orchestra, imho. Miricioiu does her best to remain faithful to the belcanto style, and often succeeds (the trills are remarkably well executed, certainly better than by most other Abigailles), recalling the young Verdi's indebtedness to Donizetti--hearing this, it is hard not to think of the last-act scena from Roberto Devereux. Unfortunately, the crashing chords, plodding bass line and reckless tempo pretty much ruin everything.
no, this is perfect for her--it's like telling Caballe that she can't sing coloratura or dramatic. people opine on what they have little or knowledge of and can't sing themselves. the voice is perfect and she is one amazing soprano
Miricioiu is certainly not a soubrette but a belcanto specialist. This aria certainly is belcanto, however, we are too used to screaming versions rather than singing. Nelly has such a wide repertoire that it is interesting to hear her sing roles one perhaps does not immediately associate with her. xxx, well done Nelly
Certo, il timbro è brutto e la voce disomogenea (sembra la Tourangeau dei soprani!) ma io la trovo e l'ho sempre trovata molto brava. E' molto musicale, esegue il da capo e fa tutte le note, il che non è poco. Inoltre è espressiva e ha un bell'accento, cosa che non si può dire di altre Abigailli dalla voce ben più robusta!
I think many judgements here are too harsh. The sound is very poor and only picks up certain elements of the voice. This was a big risk for Nelly who had been seriously ill prior to this performance. It took a lot of courage. I personally prefer a more fragile approach to the unsubtle barnstorming of Gulghina etc. This isn't perfect but it has a human dimension that makes the slightly ridiculous character more believable...but that's only my opinion!
O Dio mio!!!! Ma chi è questa pazza? Glielo hanno insegnato a cantare? Hahahahahaha! E' qualcosa di disgustoso, di orribile, di allucinante! Dio ce ne scampi e liberi! Verdi... perdonala!
This so brutally sung its painful to listen to. (And I rarely diss any singer for trying)
She's all over the place, flat, sloppy, thin of voice, incorrect embellishments...it just doesn't end. I liked Miss Miriciou, so this is very disappointing.
The finest Abigailles in order without discussion;
1) Callas Naples
2) Soulitis studio
3) Dimitrova Verona
Next of class
Deutekom
Bumbry
Unfortunately Miss Sass did not try the role on for size.
Her coloratura is nice. I love Guleghina, but she's sloppy. At her best, Dimitrova owned this role, and the Callas 1949 performance on disc is unparalleled.
abigaielle is a wonderful role.very few can rise to the challenge of it and i mean the spirit of it rather than beckmessering over the notes. nelli is wrong for the part but its well prepared. only the wonderful elena suleotis had the temperament for this audacious role. shame chi chi la rue doesn't have the voice for it.
I think the timbre of her voice is stunning. Reminds me alot of Callas but without the wobble on the top. Yes, perhaps a little on the light side for this role and the run down not perfect but what an exciting sound she makes and wonderful style.
She's hideous in this. Doesn't have the top, nor the bottom (notice she doesn't go all the way down the way it's written). Dimitrova is the only one you could sing this. Does anyone think Sutherland could have sung this???
Dimitrova had surely dramatic potential in this but sort of shouted through the party. As did Scotto. Callas loved to skip this caballetta because of problems.
The one soprano that could really sing it was Cristina Deutekom. There is a good live recording of hers in this role.
Nobody here is sacred. Callas sang the entire role only once, in 1949. Have a listen if you think she had any problem with the cabaletta, mate. She recorded the whole scene for EMI in 1958. Apart from that she only sang the "Anch'io dischiuso un giorno" in concert, omitting the cabaletta, which was common practice at the time. For example how many baritones sang "No, non udrai rimproveri" those days?
what do you mean she doesn't go all the way down?? all the notes are there - of course this is note suited for her voice, but all the notes ARE there.
the second part of the aria (when sung) is always sung with ornamentations that the singer sees fit (see also Guleghina). I though you were refering to the 2 octave descent at 2:02 - 2:07. Anyway, you have to see Nelly live to really appreciate her. She doesn't have a very big voice, she sings in her particular way, but she's very committed. I saw her in Lecouvreur - very moving. And also, her belcanto repertoir is fabulous - see Devereux, Borgia, Stuarda.
Thanks for the recommendations, I'll listen with an "open mind." I've been criticized for being too mean with my comments: it's just that I was SUCH a Sutherland fan throughout her career that it's hard to listen to anyone else. Thanks again.
Not good at all. It seems no one can actually sing this cabaletta. Even when Dimitrova had a good day it was still a bit nervewrecking to listen to. They should let Damrau sing it accompanied by a piano or something.
The orchestra is overpowering her. I still don't believe that she is a dramatic coloratura. Her voice is much too light and thin. Lyric coloratura at best.
terrible! there is nothing of the character of Abigaille in this woman's singing and interpretation. Also she is out of tune and flat A LOT!!!The middle voice has no porjection nor richness needed for the role. High notes wooble a bit. Sorry!
Stupendo il fraseggio pieno di energia di Nelly in questa tremendamente difficile cabaletta. Peccato che non si possa anche sentire il recitativo e l'aria. Grazie del video!
i like miricioiu's voice best when she's singing an energizing cabaletta. ;)
asdfopera 3 months ago
inascoltabile; un orrore ! Vergogna -5
jeanmolin55 1 year ago
Cool upload, cool Nelly
SandrineSoprano 1 year ago
A parte il fatto che dice due volte "Come?", è abbastanza evidente anche dal resto che il brano non le è molto familiare. Ha la solita voce fessa, ma soprattutto sembra una prova, più che un'esecuzione in pubblico. Mi piace molto come ha fatto il basso a venire ed andarsene di corsa, molto spiritoso, se scivolava e batteva il culo faceva anche più ridere. In compenso c'è quel trombone che scorreggia senza pietà veruna. Non ho capìto perché eseguire proprio questo pezzo, ma tant'è.
anfiosso 1 year ago
This is such a difficult cabaletta. She took a second prepare for the trills and the conductor and orchestra had already left her behind. She keeps up with the pace very well. She could have done much better 20 years ago and it's a testament to her great technique that she can still sing this good at her age.
ilfig1iomio 1 year ago
The real problem here is the orchestra, imho. Miricioiu does her best to remain faithful to the belcanto style, and often succeeds (the trills are remarkably well executed, certainly better than by most other Abigailles), recalling the young Verdi's indebtedness to Donizetti--hearing this, it is hard not to think of the last-act scena from Roberto Devereux. Unfortunately, the crashing chords, plodding bass line and reckless tempo pretty much ruin everything.
Matt75003 1 year ago
no, this is perfect for her--it's like telling Caballe that she can't sing coloratura or dramatic. people opine on what they have little or knowledge of and can't sing themselves. the voice is perfect and she is one amazing soprano
ardeladimwit 2 years ago
I think she sounded great
BravoLucero 2 years ago
dai ragazzi qui non è in serata... non siate così severi nei giudizi...
jovi1715 2 years ago
Ma ha studiato la parte?
BNL75 2 years ago
Abigaille non e' Violetta ma la Miriciou forse non sa cosa sta cantando........
glottide60 2 years ago
Certainly does not have the voice to sing this. It is not a soubrette aria.
lalucelangue 2 years ago
Miricioiu is certainly not a soubrette but a belcanto specialist. This aria certainly is belcanto, however, we are too used to screaming versions rather than singing. Nelly has such a wide repertoire that it is interesting to hear her sing roles one perhaps does not immediately associate with her. xxx, well done Nelly
robertdonkers 2 years ago 2
Big fault to let her sing the role... Sorry!
Operalover77 2 years ago
bravaaaaaaaaaaaaa
marylambcarter 2 years ago
Certo, il timbro è brutto e la voce disomogenea (sembra la Tourangeau dei soprani!) ma io la trovo e l'ho sempre trovata molto brava. E' molto musicale, esegue il da capo e fa tutte le note, il che non è poco. Inoltre è espressiva e ha un bell'accento, cosa che non si può dire di altre Abigailli dalla voce ben più robusta!
leprincebeaumont 2 years ago
I think many judgements here are too harsh. The sound is very poor and only picks up certain elements of the voice. This was a big risk for Nelly who had been seriously ill prior to this performance. It took a lot of courage. I personally prefer a more fragile approach to the unsubtle barnstorming of Gulghina etc. This isn't perfect but it has a human dimension that makes the slightly ridiculous character more believable...but that's only my opinion!
Vsevolod14 3 years ago 7
Le chef d'orchestre est Claude Schnitlzler, l'un des meilleurs chefs d'opéra français, qui dirige très régulièrement à l'Opéra de Vienne
khalao68 3 years ago
excellent conducting !!!!
ruudvandermeij 3 years ago
congrats!
Coloraturissimo 3 years ago
I agree...really is the worsest Abigaille I never saw.
noncondition 3 years ago
O Dio mio!!!! Ma chi è questa pazza? Glielo hanno insegnato a cantare? Hahahahahaha! E' qualcosa di disgustoso, di orribile, di allucinante! Dio ce ne scampi e liberi! Verdi... perdonala!
lantis323f 3 years ago
oooooooooooooooh fedeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel di teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee men fooooooooooooooooorte....
ma come canta?!?!? Non ho mai sentito una Abigaille peggiore... e già che ci siamo, anche la coloratura non è particolarmente brillante!
skyriver83 3 years ago
ma esagerato!!
xafnndapp 3 years ago
She is brilliant. Love her.
zdenko1945 3 years ago
This so brutally sung its painful to listen to. (And I rarely diss any singer for trying)
She's all over the place, flat, sloppy, thin of voice, incorrect embellishments...it just doesn't end. I liked Miss Miriciou, so this is very disappointing.
The finest Abigailles in order without discussion;
1) Callas Naples
2) Soulitis studio
3) Dimitrova Verona
Next of class
Deutekom
Bumbry
Unfortunately Miss Sass did not try the role on for size.
crewmantle 3 years ago
ma come fa a sbagliare in questo modo!
nadopera90 3 years ago
Well, I thought Nelly did an excellent job, but then beauty is always in the ear of the beholder.
Did anyone ever hear Callas live? She sounds so bad on recordings (to me, anyway), I wonder if she sounded better in the theater.
rockgor 3 years ago
"My favourite Abigailles" were/are 1., Cristina Deutekom; 2., Ghena Dimitrova; 3., Elena Souliotis; 4., Maria Guleghina.
(I don´t like Nelly Miricioiu in THIS role, sorry!)
Sesto73 3 years ago
Her coloratura is nice. I love Guleghina, but she's sloppy. At her best, Dimitrova owned this role, and the Callas 1949 performance on disc is unparalleled.
Dymension 3 years ago 3
There is not much left of the "original Miricioiu-voice"! She sounds horrible!!! :-(
Sesto73 3 years ago
Yeah, but she's 55 in this video. I personally can forgive her. Not everyone preserves the voice like Leontyne did.
Dymension 3 years ago
nao é para ela este papel
sbellato 3 years ago
nao acredito que seja um papel para ela, tem algumas dificuldades na tessitura.
sbellato 3 years ago
abigaielle is a wonderful role.very few can rise to the challenge of it and i mean the spirit of it rather than beckmessering over the notes. nelli is wrong for the part but its well prepared. only the wonderful elena suleotis had the temperament for this audacious role. shame chi chi la rue doesn't have the voice for it.
52dalibor 3 years ago
I think the timbre of her voice is stunning. Reminds me alot of Callas but without the wobble on the top. Yes, perhaps a little on the light side for this role and the run down not perfect but what an exciting sound she makes and wonderful style.
butterflyhugsopera 4 years ago
I agree. Very well done for a relatively light soprano with a beautiful bel canto style.
martello79 4 years ago
She is very good, my favorite soprano.
54spiritedwill54 4 years ago
Disgraceful!!!
Federicopera 4 years ago
She's hideous in this. Doesn't have the top, nor the bottom (notice she doesn't go all the way down the way it's written). Dimitrova is the only one you could sing this. Does anyone think Sutherland could have sung this???
riccardogrande699 4 years ago
Dimitrova had surely dramatic potential in this but sort of shouted through the party. As did Scotto. Callas loved to skip this caballetta because of problems.
The one soprano that could really sing it was Cristina Deutekom. There is a good live recording of hers in this role.
martello79 4 years ago
"Callas loved to skip this cabaletta (one l) because of problems".... don't be so ridiculous! Listen properly!
belcantoBR 3 years ago
Sorry for the extra L. Must have been thinking of Caballé.
But Callas indeed often skipped the cabaletta live on stage. Sorry for the ones who thinks every thing of her was sacred.....
martello79 3 years ago
Nobody here is sacred. Callas sang the entire role only once, in 1949. Have a listen if you think she had any problem with the cabaletta, mate. She recorded the whole scene for EMI in 1958. Apart from that she only sang the "Anch'io dischiuso un giorno" in concert, omitting the cabaletta, which was common practice at the time. For example how many baritones sang "No, non udrai rimproveri" those days?
belcantoBR 3 years ago
what do you mean she doesn't go all the way down?? all the notes are there - of course this is note suited for her voice, but all the notes ARE there.
mekarts2 4 years ago
Listen again. At 2:48 she takes it an octave up instead of going down where we can't hear her. She's hideous.
riccardogrande699 4 years ago
the second part of the aria (when sung) is always sung with ornamentations that the singer sees fit (see also Guleghina). I though you were refering to the 2 octave descent at 2:02 - 2:07. Anyway, you have to see Nelly live to really appreciate her. She doesn't have a very big voice, she sings in her particular way, but she's very committed. I saw her in Lecouvreur - very moving. And also, her belcanto repertoir is fabulous - see Devereux, Borgia, Stuarda.
mekarts2 3 years ago
Thanks for the recommendations, I'll listen with an "open mind." I've been criticized for being too mean with my comments: it's just that I was SUCH a Sutherland fan throughout her career that it's hard to listen to anyone else. Thanks again.
riccardogrande699 3 years ago
no didnt have the lower notes let alone the temperament. there are very few who can do this role. its too interesting.
52dalibor 3 years ago
Not good at all. It seems no one can actually sing this cabaletta. Even when Dimitrova had a good day it was still a bit nervewrecking to listen to. They should let Damrau sing it accompanied by a piano or something.
Caskader 4 years ago
The orchestra is overpowering her. I still don't believe that she is a dramatic coloratura. Her voice is much too light and thin. Lyric coloratura at best.
Yettamae 4 years ago
i like her, but not in this role, the orchestra is too dominant! Guleghina is better in this role
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H078 4 years ago
so good to hear this sung like a dramatic coloratura and not like a dramatic in overdrive! Brava Nelly!
SINGINGOPERAFAN 4 years ago
there's shades of caballe in her voice... or is it just me?
operatube 4 years ago
I don't hear that at all - Caballe's voice was much more substantial, beautiful and evenly produced. Miricioiu is not in the same league.
troppofiato 4 years ago
Cannot hold a candle to the great Dimitrova in this bit. Voice is much too light!
singspieler 4 years ago
ABSOLUTELY RIGHT !!
erwinpridan 4 years ago
terrible! there is nothing of the character of Abigaille in this woman's singing and interpretation. Also she is out of tune and flat A LOT!!!The middle voice has no porjection nor richness needed for the role. High notes wooble a bit. Sorry!
operapazzo1 4 years ago
She is very good but cannot be compared to the great Dimitrova in this role.
singspieler 4 years ago
Totally Agree
jclmiami23 4 years ago
Not the right voice for this!
pirocagrande 4 years ago
Stupendo il fraseggio pieno di energia di Nelly in questa tremendamente difficile cabaletta. Peccato che non si possa anche sentire il recitativo e l'aria. Grazie del video!
Cherubinetto 4 years ago
certo...io credo anche che la sua voce e piu pianissima in questo clip.
She is Romanian..I am romanian too. we are practically brothers :P so I can understand almost everything you say :)
ciao.
regelemihai 4 years ago
Always a joy to hear and "see" (a bit from a distance this time...) my favorite soprano. Thanks!
gigitraviata 4 years ago 2