@Entropy56 You demean Dame Janet by even contemplating a comparison. It is an aged entrecote steak cut from a grass fed bullock of 24 months. compared to putrefying minced cow beef. tvonmove
@Entropy56 One cannot compare a broken stick in a muddy hole with a Royal Sceptre. I know you mean to compliment Dame Janet Baker, but please, make appropriate comparisons. In my poor opinion, Dame Janet Baher has no peers, no rivals; the only singer in the Pantheon of Singers that is at her exalted level is the contralto Kathleen Ferrier. This performance of "When I am laid" is sublime. Perhaps no one will ever so much as approach the beauty and sublime expertise of this performance.
@2me4my5 Bullshit Jeff Buckley sang this and put soul into opera, I'd say Jeff Buckley has no rivals let's here her sing qwali! Perfection is a false concept, music is left to the listener to realize perfection. Period you operatic snobs!
Well I, for one, listen to a damn sight more Jeff and Tim Buckley than I do opera. The difference is my open mind. Sure, Jeff's voice sends shivers down my spine.What he lacks in technical perfection he makes up for in soul. But Dame Janet's performance had both. She gave the best performance of this piece I have heard yet on the net. Credit where credit is due .If her performance does not move you, you are not listening.
@BrickLaneBetty Superhuman,transcendental...a glimpse of Heaven through a pinhole of light is all that we on earth will unfortunately ever be capable of perceiving.. To die with this divine voice ringing in my ears..I would count as a priveledge an honour and a life well spent.
Despite the awful costumes and anachronistic singing style, this is actually a fairly moving version of this piece. Not bad for the 1950s (or whenever if was recorded).
Forget that it is not an 'authentic' performance, Janet's singing is utterly superb. This is singing of the finest quality you will ever hear. the text is delivered, the technique is faultless.
This one piece of music embodies a stunning breakthrough in Western music and foreshadows what would come to pass in the late 19th century in terms of range of expression and breaking away from simple tonality. I wish more people knew of it, and what it represents in the history of Western music. As Miles Davis said of the next generation of young musicians, "They don't know anything ABOUT music."
Between the recording Lorraine Hunt did of this aria and this version of Janet Baker's; I'd have to say I like an older sounding tone like Janet's singing this aria. i don't think she sounds like Kermit at all. (for those who wrote that)
This breaks my heart every time I see it. I have just purchased a DVD of the later TV production (in color), and as much as I enjoy it, I find this one a little touching. I wish we in America could have seen her in opera.
This is the most emotionally charged piece of music I've heard in many years. Dame Janet has marvellously clear diction and expression. Purcell writes beautifully. An unforgetable combination.
The most exquisite performance of this aria ever sung. The pianissimo on the first high G of "remember me" was indescribably, hauntingly beautiful. A difficult feat to achieve, yet it sounded free and effortless.Her artistry and beauty of tone can never be equalled.
I know Janet Baker's hauntingly beautiful voice from a lot of Klemperer recordings (he liked her very much). Bought many pieces of music with her since then.
The Purcell piece I heard first with Leontyne Price (different, but extremely beautiful and sad too). Thanks for uploading this music, it touches everyone who hears it. Wunder-wunderschön...
Vladimir, I'm sorry, I was mistaken about your comment, but it really was easy to make the mistake. Thanks for correcting, glad to know some coarse boob wasn't just venting on this beautiful piece of work. Best, gf
I looked up this version of the song because my music appreciation teacher said he was not going to show this one because he thought Janet Baker sounded like Kermit the frog. I HIGHLY disagree!!!!!!!!!! :)
I wonder how long they had to practice the slow fall to the floor. Baker holds onto Belinda's shoulder. At around 5:00 Belinda loosely grasps her hand, but loses the grip as she falls to the floor. The recitative begins with "Thy hand, Belinda", and the scene ends with a final letting go.
I wonder how long they had to practice the slow fall to the floor. Baker holds onto Belinda's shoulder. At around 5:00 Belinda loosely grasps her hand, but loses the grip as she falls to the floor.
I have listened to Baker's recorded version of this aria on Youtube, and although fine, this live acted version surpasses it in in-the-moment emotional impact. The voice is fragile as though hanging on a thread, beginning with the first "remember me", with vibrato. The tears roll down my cheeks.
Listen to Baker's performance of Ah Belinda before this one, and you'll hear that the other aria is sung stronger and with more tone, the phrases are sung with a full tone to the the end of the phrase. Here there is softer singing, more vibrato, the phrases taper off at the end, more frailty and vulnerability.
The consonant "m" on "remember" is lengthened. Baker looks about the right age for this aria to be convincing.
This performance is sheer perfection. Mdehkram put it best. Control, breath suppot, movement, every detail. Sometimes you just can't beat a classic and this performance is the standard by which all other are judged.
The vocal lines are long, and demand breath control. Note the sighing when taking breaths, and the tapering off of the phrases as though barely having the strength to go on. Yet the tones are riding on the full support of the breath. There are many performances of this aria on Youtube by fine singers, but I have not found that comes close to this one.
I have posted quite a few comments about this video before, but have not seen it lately. Notice the slow movements of the hands and arms of Baker and try to do them yourself, and realize what concentration it requires. And then coordinating with someone else. Then imagine singing a slow aria at the same time interpreting every note and giving each one nuance. And then try to fall to the ground so slowly and relaxed. Then portray fragility and vulnerability. This is great artistry.
The Great Baroque composer, Henry Purcell died today on the 21st of November in 1695! We celebrate his contributions to the world of music... he wrote the first English language opera to high acclaim 'Dido and Aeneas' ♫♪
Have you watched this video with the sound off. It is still compellingly moving, Janets acting appearing so genuine and true and the duet of movement with Belinda. It's also interesting to watch Janet's mouth shapes without the sounds, see when and how she breathes. Wonderful to have this on Youtube. Thanks.
I have the CD of this work with Dame Janet Baker as Dido. Just amazing singing of a poignant and beautiful piece of music. Moves me every time I hear it.
Lovely to see people finding this wonderful rendition after all the years since it was performed and still appreciating it. I heard her sing several times, live. She really was that great. And this is Purcell at his best...
Lovely to see people finding this wonderful rendition after all the years since it was performed and still appreciating it. I heard her sing several times, live. She really was that great. Ans this is Purcell at his best...
This piece of music is quite possibly the most sensational, touching song I've ever heard on youtube... Her power and passion in this piece is so imminent, without being pushed, and bottled up. The prime example of a masterpiece.
After years of listening to Norman, Fleming, Murray sing this (wonderfully, with Harnoncourt), I discover Baker in that most touching of all operatic arias ever written... and I am floored. This is perfection, emotion, dolor, sublimated. And the signing line respects Purcell's intentions and the historical requirements of expression (this was pre Verismo, folks). Simply unique. Thanks...
I've heard 1961 edition, and I prefer that one; I don't know if it's a video/sound fault but in this video, apart for the good expression and intentions, sometimes Ms Baker opens the sounds and attack of the proper Lament is veiled (1:24 ; 1:59 ; 2:06)... In 2:14 the voice is fissa, and I can't really understand it because in other parts of the same piece, Ms Baker gives an extraordinary lesson of singing . . .
By the way, very nice scene and if you listen to 1961 recording, it's wonderful :D
The most exquisite aria in the western canon. Janet Baker's performance here is even better than her recording for Decca. It's no wonder that her performance is considered the gold standard. I never knew there was footage, though
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And you know what???? You will find people who say seriously that the calamitous version by Evelyn Tubb is better than THIS...!!!! Maybe they're deaf...
Maria Ewing is good but not helped by a very slow tempo from Richard Hickox. Probably the closest to this is the wonderful Sarah Connolly but even she cannot quite match the wonderful pathos that Dame Janet brings to this aria. Her diction is superb and she colours each frase wonderfully. I am a great advocate of period performance but nothing matches this.
Her low voice is remarkable, also it has a lovely contrast with here clear and crystaline top voice!!!. Wow, she sure was one of the best of the best!!!..this Divine code that is music, is greatly expressed in this aria. I consider it one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing with us!!!
This is the best version of Dido's lament I have found yet. Baker has captured the essence of the song like no other has. I can't listen to anyone else.
@hannah4440 you are definately not crazy you're right JB's version is extraordinary and I'm pretty sure he's not a trained opera singer, which makes it all the more remarkable. Though this is a beauty.
My first "classical" record purchase...due to LP fire sale close-out per CDs (1980s)...was Baker/ECO : "Handel, "Lucrezia" (Philips).
No, it wasn't an "Authentic Instruments" recording. But, I, an "AI" performance freak now, must admit that that recording has not been topped within my hearing ever. (No? Bring it on! Link!)
I say Janet Baker is the finest mezzo ever recorded (all due apologies to the excellent Van Otter). Gabba's vid is submitted as Exhibit!
Alas, to die of a broken heart. Indeed, a most painful way to die, but how much more painful to die with a heart unstirred and atrophied from non use? I would die like Dido a thousand times over, having known love for a fleeting moment, than live a life without love. Your swan song dear Dido moves us because we have all tasted the bittersweet pain that inevitably comes with true love.
@marshvegaslimelight "Swan song" is a metaphorical phrase for a final gesture, effort, or performance given just before death or retirement. The phrase refers to an ancient belief that the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is completely silent during its lifetime until the moment just before death, when it sings one beautiful song. The belief, now known to be incorrect, had become proverbial in Ancient Greece by the 3rd century BC, and was reiterated many times in later Western poetry and art.
@callastoujours And just imagine what is to sing this aria or to hear it as a team member?? We made too staging of the opera and soon I'll upload videos!
The absolute best performance of this aria I have ever heard and seen. Her breath support is phenominal. Also, from her lower voice you can tell she was a true mezzo soprano. This is artistry at its best.
Vladimir, are you completely insane or just pretending to be? This woman isn't young and she is in no way "showing tits," her costume is modest. What she is showing is an extraordinary voice and eloquent, intensely sensitive body language, particularly with her hands. Maybe you split the screen and were watching porn on the other side and got confused?
@gattofemme You've got really humour with that split screen. :-) This aria and Janet Baker are very moving. I'm working on a piano version of this piece - so beautiful it is, so hard is it to play. It is very difficult to keep the piece together and not letting it fall apart in parts with no connection. But it's worthwile the effort. The rehearsing of this piece teaches one of the ground rules in life: To conquer something beautiful you have to fight for it.
@gattofemme That's a reference to a different rendition of this aria. I think Vladimir mistakenly commented on this video, meaning to comment on the other.
Absolutely incredible, a vocal and visual artistic splendour. Not to mention the superb acting. No other rendition of this aria have ever moved me that much either. The only singer who could have produced such splendour was the unequalled Kathleen Ferrier, but unfortunately she never recorded it... at least to my knowledge. Although the score wasn't written for a contralto, I think she would've been at least as magnificent as Janet Baker.
Every time I watch another version of this aria, I come back to this one. Janet is just the example for everyone else to follow. I can't think of anyone who can approach the quality she brings to this performance.
@lala that's great that you feel that way about her, she is truly wonderful her singing ability is truly rare to behold, but I feel that way about Jeff Buckley and his interpretation and ability. Anyway both to me just incredible, just incredible!
I was lucky enough to hear and see Janet Baker singing opera, liede,r and orchestral songs over a twenty year span and now, more than 40 years after this recording was made I still feel the same certainty that she was simply the greatest musician of the 20th century.
Who cannot be moved to tears by this wonderful performance?
TheHenrylaycock 1 week ago
She is the most beautiful singer. Astonishing!
aussiechickdiana 3 weeks ago
This is simply the most moving performance of any music I've ever heard, Baker is so beautiful in every way!
vegaselena 4 weeks ago
14 dislikes?? Early Music snobs, or scratters?
ronnie9253 1 month ago
sob!
still the best, singing the best.
and perfect control while wearing a breast plate - amazing.
i jumped through the hoops to set up an account just to say something about this piece.
littlerobbergirl 1 month ago 2
This adorable combination of Purcell's music, Nahum Tate's libretto and Dame Janet Baker's remarkable singing just astonishes me.
mascagniful 2 months ago
wow! that is not dame janet baker- that is DIDO!
savedbyhisblood77 2 months ago
anyone know where I can get the full video of this whole performance?
SeanStephensen 3 months ago
Janet Baker blows Britney Spears out of the water.
Entropy56 3 months ago
@Entropy56 You demean Dame Janet by even contemplating a comparison. It is an aged entrecote steak cut from a grass fed bullock of 24 months. compared to putrefying minced cow beef. tvonmove
tvonmove 2 months ago
@Entropy56 One cannot compare a broken stick in a muddy hole with a Royal Sceptre. I know you mean to compliment Dame Janet Baker, but please, make appropriate comparisons. In my poor opinion, Dame Janet Baher has no peers, no rivals; the only singer in the Pantheon of Singers that is at her exalted level is the contralto Kathleen Ferrier. This performance of "When I am laid" is sublime. Perhaps no one will ever so much as approach the beauty and sublime expertise of this performance.
2me4my5 2 months ago
@2me4my5 I can imagine a different version of, "When I am laid" sung by Britney Spears that Janet Baker wouldn't touch.
Entropy56 2 months ago
@Entropy56 Nudge, nudge, wink, wink ..... good one mate - yuk! yuk! I get it: 'laid' - Oh Yeah! Hee Hee!
It's amazing how people can produce such crassness after listening to such sublime singing.
pinchmeImnotdreaming 2 months ago
@pinchmeImnotdreaming Oops! My mistake. I thought the story was called Dildo & Aeneas. Wink...
Entropy56 2 months ago
@Entropy56 Oh well, you came out of that exchange better than I. I was rather personally insulting in a gratuitous fashion; whereas you were not.
But I still don't like your Rabelaisian robustness within this mood of sublime pathos that Janet Baker creates.
'Dildo' I ask you! Have you no shame? I shudder to think what you will do with 'Aeneas' - add a P, no doubt!
pinchmeImnotdreaming 2 months ago
@2me4my5 Bullshit Jeff Buckley sang this and put soul into opera, I'd say Jeff Buckley has no rivals let's here her sing qwali! Perfection is a false concept, music is left to the listener to realize perfection. Period you operatic snobs!
nat00ben06 4 weeks ago
@nat00ben06
Well I, for one, listen to a damn sight more Jeff and Tim Buckley than I do opera. The difference is my open mind. Sure, Jeff's voice sends shivers down my spine.What he lacks in technical perfection he makes up for in soul. But Dame Janet's performance had both. She gave the best performance of this piece I have heard yet on the net. Credit where credit is due .If her performance does not move you, you are not listening.
unomeimeno 1 week ago
Heart wrenching..!
rostomic 3 months ago
How is the WORLD is she making three minutes. 24 secs happen? Super human!
BrickLaneBetty 4 months ago 2
How is the WORLD is she making 3:24 happen? Super human!
BrickLaneBetty 4 months ago 10
@BrickLaneBetty Superhuman,transcendental...a glimpse of Heaven through a pinhole of light is all that we on earth will unfortunately ever be capable of perceiving.. To die with this divine voice ringing in my ears..I would count as a priveledge an honour and a life well spent.
ToneDeafecation 1 month ago 3
@BrickLaneBetty
she's dying - AND at the top of her range? Unreal.
ronnie9253 1 month ago
0:39 1:24
jhanarioni 5 months ago
Despite the awful costumes and anachronistic singing style, this is actually a fairly moving version of this piece. Not bad for the 1950s (or whenever if was recorded).
pujieming 5 months ago
lisa gasteen does it better
BluesGee 5 months ago
still so beautiful and still reaches parts that others can't.
bushrat35 5 months ago
Glorious. It moves me every time I watch and listen.
GwenGalpin 6 months ago
Forget that it is not an 'authentic' performance, Janet's singing is utterly superb. This is singing of the finest quality you will ever hear. the text is delivered, the technique is faultless.
mahlercat 6 months ago 2
terrible old recording is terrible.
kennykiller911 6 months ago
This one piece of music embodies a stunning breakthrough in Western music and foreshadows what would come to pass in the late 19th century in terms of range of expression and breaking away from simple tonality. I wish more people knew of it, and what it represents in the history of Western music. As Miles Davis said of the next generation of young musicians, "They don't know anything ABOUT music."
gsmonks 7 months ago
beautiful rendition
scaloish 7 months ago
La voix et l interpretation de dame janet sont bouleversantes de perfection.
J aime aussi beaucoup la version de tatiana troyanos egalement sublime
30011942 7 months ago
Marvelous powerful performance of one of the most heart wrenching pieces of music ever written. Only Kathleen Ferrier can move me so much.
MrDonkeyoaty 7 months ago 2
Between the recording Lorraine Hunt did of this aria and this version of Janet Baker's; I'd have to say I like an older sounding tone like Janet's singing this aria. i don't think she sounds like Kermit at all. (for those who wrote that)
operaismusicfool 9 months ago
Should have typed a little more touching.
presbyterosBassI 9 months ago
This breaks my heart every time I see it. I have just purchased a DVD of the later TV production (in color), and as much as I enjoy it, I find this one a little touching. I wish we in America could have seen her in opera.
presbyterosBassI 9 months ago
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I keep on returning to the great Dame Janet Baker´s Art...she is an angel in Earth thanks to God. She is so unforgettable. Regards, Sergio.
profesorsergio 9 months ago
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profesorsergio 9 months ago
Janet Baker ain't fucking around here folks.
kramb 9 months ago
This is the most emotionally charged piece of music I've heard in many years. Dame Janet has marvellously clear diction and expression. Purcell writes beautifully. An unforgetable combination.
GwenGalpin 10 months ago 12
This is the most emotionally charged piece of music I've heard in many years. Dame Janet has marvellously clear diction and expression.
GwenGalpin 10 months ago
Henry Purcell - on the top shelf of composers; Janet Baker - on the top shelf of singer/musicians. Possibly equal, but hard to beat that combination!
peteacher52 10 months ago 2
The most exquisite performance of this aria ever sung. The pianissimo on the first high G of "remember me" was indescribably, hauntingly beautiful. A difficult feat to achieve, yet it sounded free and effortless.Her artistry and beauty of tone can never be equalled.
divaskater 10 months ago 2
Perhaps the best song ever written sung by one of the best singers ever!
SufitMusic 10 months ago
Beautiful, I only hope Janet Baker can see by the messages that she really is the BEST. Thanks.
wanlockhead 10 months ago
speechless. chills. in tears. so beautiful beyond words.
classicassii 10 months ago
I know Janet Baker's hauntingly beautiful voice from a lot of Klemperer recordings (he liked her very much). Bought many pieces of music with her since then.
The Purcell piece I heard first with Leontyne Price (different, but extremely beautiful and sad too). Thanks for uploading this music, it touches everyone who hears it. Wunder-wunderschön...
Klemperer 10 months ago
I would die where I stood if Janet Baker was singing to me.
choirfreak26 10 months ago
Absolument sublime.
Siberiaeterna 10 months ago
HELP ME!!!!
JuliaH9595 10 months ago
Vladimir, I'm sorry, I was mistaken about your comment, but it really was easy to make the mistake. Thanks for correcting, glad to know some coarse boob wasn't just venting on this beautiful piece of work. Best, gf
gattofemme 11 months ago
I looked up this version of the song because my music appreciation teacher said he was not going to show this one because he thought Janet Baker sounded like Kermit the frog. I HIGHLY disagree!!!!!!!!!! :)
truexbluexox 11 months ago
gattofemme ,
Of course I was not talking about Janet Baker, and about the singer, whose video was replaced by Janet Baker.
Previously, there was a video where a young singer does not think more about music, but about showing their titek.
I was outraged this is disrespectful to the music.
:-)
So ... there.
VladimirRadiomay 11 months ago
You guys check out Jessye Norman's rendition. I can't decide which one I like most. I'm kinda leaning toward Jessye Norman's though.
cooldude5318 11 months ago
@cooldude5318 I am with you on that, Jessye Norman for me
MrJamest3333 3 months ago
I wonder how long they had to practice the slow fall to the floor. Baker holds onto Belinda's shoulder. At around 5:00 Belinda loosely grasps her hand, but loses the grip as she falls to the floor. The recitative begins with "Thy hand, Belinda", and the scene ends with a final letting go.
mdehkram 11 months ago
I wonder how long they had to practice the slow fall to the floor. Baker holds onto Belinda's shoulder. At around 5:00 Belinda loosely grasps her hand, but loses the grip as she falls to the floor.
mdehkram 11 months ago
This is surely the definitive rendition of this aria, I am completely mesmerised by the voice and the performance, what a beautiful woman!
vegaselena 1 year ago
Should I be embarrassed that I sometimes cry like a baby when I watch this video?
blueworldly 1 year ago
@blueworldly No way. It moves me to tears always.
vigfan 1 year ago
@blueworldly Not really, cuz I cry during Jessye Norman's rendition.
cooldude5318 11 months ago
Will be played at my funeral
Mita49 1 year ago
I have listened to Baker's recorded version of this aria on Youtube, and although fine, this live acted version surpasses it in in-the-moment emotional impact. The voice is fragile as though hanging on a thread, beginning with the first "remember me", with vibrato. The tears roll down my cheeks.
mdehkram 1 year ago
Listen to Baker's performance of Ah Belinda before this one, and you'll hear that the other aria is sung stronger and with more tone, the phrases are sung with a full tone to the the end of the phrase. Here there is softer singing, more vibrato, the phrases taper off at the end, more frailty and vulnerability.
The consonant "m" on "remember" is lengthened. Baker looks about the right age for this aria to be convincing.
mdehkram 1 year ago
@mdehkram thanks, good comment, I just listened and you are right, she adjusts her singing
and actually it looks a bit like dancing, these gracious body movements, old school but absolutely (good word) mesmerising
smitschagen 1 year ago
Lovely, just so lovely!
lorsujan 1 year ago
This performance is sheer perfection. Mdehkram put it best. Control, breath suppot, movement, every detail. Sometimes you just can't beat a classic and this performance is the standard by which all other are judged.
fitnisfrk 1 year ago 2
The vocal lines are long, and demand breath control. Note the sighing when taking breaths, and the tapering off of the phrases as though barely having the strength to go on. Yet the tones are riding on the full support of the breath. There are many performances of this aria on Youtube by fine singers, but I have not found that comes close to this one.
mdehkram 1 year ago 2
I have posted quite a few comments about this video before, but have not seen it lately. Notice the slow movements of the hands and arms of Baker and try to do them yourself, and realize what concentration it requires. And then coordinating with someone else. Then imagine singing a slow aria at the same time interpreting every note and giving each one nuance. And then try to fall to the ground so slowly and relaxed. Then portray fragility and vulnerability. This is great artistry.
mdehkram 1 year ago
and 13 people does not like this?
13 arseholes!!!
Sadiesexy 1 year ago
@Sadiesexy LOL..... May be they have trouble with their hearing..... or just have troubles.....
TheFireHorseUK 1 year ago
Wow..listen to her singing Elgar's Sea Pictures,,,,,a treat x
marklloydfox 1 year ago
Now that's acting!
buffalopauln 1 year ago
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jmzfactor 1 year ago
She has pepperoni nipples.
ffyfan15 1 year ago
The Great Baroque composer, Henry Purcell died today on the 21st of November in 1695! We celebrate his contributions to the world of music... he wrote the first English language opera to high acclaim 'Dido and Aeneas' ♫♪
classicalgal14 1 year ago
Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me,
On thy bosom let me rest,
More I would, but Death invades me;
Death is now a welcome guest.
When I am laid in earth, May my wrongs create
No trouble in thy breast;
Remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
TehMike 1 year ago 3
So, so gorgeous. Her acting is flawless and her sound melts your heart.
rexmohun 1 year ago 3
Have you watched this video with the sound off. It is still compellingly moving, Janets acting appearing so genuine and true and the duet of movement with Belinda. It's also interesting to watch Janet's mouth shapes without the sounds, see when and how she breathes. Wonderful to have this on Youtube. Thanks.
matterdoee 1 year ago
I always get goosebumps when I hear this. This is by far the best version of this aria.
pdwd88 1 year ago 2
I got goosebumps listening to this.
pianist87 1 year ago
Baker's interpretation makes every other interpretation sound pitiful.
ItachiTenshi 1 year ago 2
It must be extremely difficult to act while concentrating on the authenticity of one's interpretation of such a wonderful aria.
Glosuraban 1 year ago
this had me in tears. Bravo Janet Baker!!!!!
amatorynumber 1 year ago
Great version !
Thanks to Kievest for sharing.
arunah11 1 year ago
Wonderful.
wanlockhead 1 year ago
Beautiful.
Do you know if we can find this representation on movie tape (or DVD!)?
NestAquila 1 year ago
聴きながら泣いています。
きのう、ずっと好きだった人と大ゲンカした挙句、「お願いだから私を自由にして。いまはとてもつらいのよ」といわれました。そして、彼女はまるで遺言のように、「お互いに素敵な思い出だけを心に残そうよ」と言い出しました。「うん、美しいお別れをしよう。それが君への最後のお詫びになれば」と答えました。お互いの幸せを祈ってから電話を切りました。
これまでの過ちが彼女を邪魔させないように、泣きながら祈ります。
polarfox52 1 year ago 2
@polarfox52
God bless you.
misia1103 1 year ago
I have the CD of this work with Dame Janet Baker as Dido. Just amazing singing of a poignant and beautiful piece of music. Moves me every time I hear it.
trr321321 1 year ago
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Lovely to see people finding this wonderful rendition after all the years since it was performed and still appreciating it. I heard her sing several times, live. She really was that great. And this is Purcell at his best...
jonnsmusich 1 year ago
Lovely to see people finding this wonderful rendition after all the years since it was performed and still appreciating it. I heard her sing several times, live. She really was that great. Ans this is Purcell at his best...
jonnsmusich 1 year ago
This piece of music is quite possibly the most sensational, touching song I've ever heard on youtube... Her power and passion in this piece is so imminent, without being pushed, and bottled up. The prime example of a masterpiece.
Joetmv 1 year ago 25
@Joetmv Beautifully put. I 100% agree!
BrickLaneBetty 4 months ago
@Joetmv imminent?
vocxozhdeniye 4 months ago
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Joetmv 1 year ago
everyones posts are so deep so C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER. :D
iChopBalls 1 year ago
After years of listening to Norman, Fleming, Murray sing this (wonderfully, with Harnoncourt), I discover Baker in that most touching of all operatic arias ever written... and I am floored. This is perfection, emotion, dolor, sublimated. And the signing line respects Purcell's intentions and the historical requirements of expression (this was pre Verismo, folks). Simply unique. Thanks...
debislo 1 year ago
I've heard 1961 edition, and I prefer that one; I don't know if it's a video/sound fault but in this video, apart for the good expression and intentions, sometimes Ms Baker opens the sounds and attack of the proper Lament is veiled (1:24 ; 1:59 ; 2:06)... In 2:14 the voice is fissa, and I can't really understand it because in other parts of the same piece, Ms Baker gives an extraordinary lesson of singing . . .
By the way, very nice scene and if you listen to 1961 recording, it's wonderful :D
MisterPapageno 1 year ago
Sorry ya'll. I love Dame Janet but I think Emma Krikby sans such wicked vibrato is more pure and original. No offense. I love them both. But...
drabisher 1 year ago
The most exquisite aria in the western canon. Janet Baker's performance here is even better than her recording for Decca. It's no wonder that her performance is considered the gold standard. I never knew there was footage, though
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nbalavi 1 year ago
magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
katieboyd1 1 year ago
And you know what???? You will find people who say seriously that the calamitous version by Evelyn Tubb is better than THIS...!!!! Maybe they're deaf...
fan2jnrc 1 year ago
My favourite aria of all time and this is the best version I have heard. Thanks for posting
telecasterlp 1 year ago
Maria Ewing is good but not helped by a very slow tempo from Richard Hickox. Probably the closest to this is the wonderful Sarah Connolly but even she cannot quite match the wonderful pathos that Dame Janet brings to this aria. Her diction is superb and she colours each frase wonderfully. I am a great advocate of period performance but nothing matches this.
musodavid 1 year ago
._. this is amazing. I love Klaus Nomi version, but this lady has such power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bless her, bless her.
deedeechona 1 year ago
Her low voice is remarkable, also it has a lovely contrast with here clear and crystaline top voice!!!. Wow, she sure was one of the best of the best!!!..this Divine code that is music, is greatly expressed in this aria. I consider it one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing with us!!!
tenorschofield 1 year ago
This is the best version of Dido's lament I have found yet. Baker has captured the essence of the song like no other has. I can't listen to anyone else.
venerationdieu 1 year ago 2
Awesome! TY.
paulostroff99 1 year ago
beautiful, just beautiful, maybe you'll all think me crazy, but check out Jeff Buckleys version, it's beautiful beyond belief,
hannah4440 1 year ago 3
@hannah4440 you are definately not crazy you're right JB's version is extraordinary and I'm pretty sure he's not a trained opera singer, which makes it all the more remarkable. Though this is a beauty.
nat00ben06 1 year ago
sPECTACULAR vid, Gabba! Thx,
My first "classical" record purchase...due to LP fire sale close-out per CDs (1980s)...was Baker/ECO : "Handel, "Lucrezia" (Philips).
No, it wasn't an "Authentic Instruments" recording. But, I, an "AI" performance freak now, must admit that that recording has not been topped within my hearing ever. (No? Bring it on! Link!)
I say Janet Baker is the finest mezzo ever recorded (all due apologies to the excellent Van Otter). Gabba's vid is submitted as Exhibit!
kafertal7777 1 year ago
she is the greatest ever. shlomi
pslomi 1 year ago
Alas, to die of a broken heart. Indeed, a most painful way to die, but how much more painful to die with a heart unstirred and atrophied from non use? I would die like Dido a thousand times over, having known love for a fleeting moment, than live a life without love. Your swan song dear Dido moves us because we have all tasted the bittersweet pain that inevitably comes with true love.
americankgb 1 year ago 31
@americankgb great comment, with the swan song were you making a reference to Il bianco e dolce cigno by Arcadelt?
marshvegaslimelight 9 months ago
@marshvegaslimelight "Swan song" is a metaphorical phrase for a final gesture, effort, or performance given just before death or retirement. The phrase refers to an ancient belief that the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is completely silent during its lifetime until the moment just before death, when it sings one beautiful song. The belief, now known to be incorrect, had become proverbial in Ancient Greece by the 3rd century BC, and was reiterated many times in later Western poetry and art.
americankgb 5 months ago
@americankgb In the original version that's by virgil she was a bit crazy...
nicolecolvett 7 months ago
@americankgb This is marvellous. Very coherent with this moment. Thank you
cantanteporsiempre 5 months ago
Long live this great voice.
Janet is now living quietly in England.
wanlockhead 1 year ago 2
AMAZING
bigellell 1 year ago
Of all the many versions one can access on the net this is, perhaps, the best.
pmwebb 1 year ago
Janet Baker. the most wonderful voice,
This aria had me in tears.
We'll never see the like of her again, a true artist.
wanlockhead 1 year ago
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too much vibrato in her vioce and not enough drama
straitbab 1 year ago
This gives me chills everytime I hear her sing it. It's no wonder she's so beloved by her countrymen. Sad she's not as revered here in the USA.
jmzfactor 1 year ago
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gogo38 1 year ago
i don't lie...when my boyfriend and i broke i heard this and i was crying...it was so....i don't know...something....
Kross14 1 year ago
OMG!! This make me cry....
callastoujours 1 year ago
@callastoujours And just imagine what is to sing this aria or to hear it as a team member?? We made too staging of the opera and soon I'll upload videos!
CelloVoice 1 year ago
just one word.......... beautiful
FSXISCOOL 1 year ago
One of the most moving and heartfelt, beautifully controlled and artistic performances on Youtube. Thank you so much for posting..
lornabegbie 1 year ago
she's dying like a dream
acerflots 1 year ago
AMAZING!!!
planettyler 1 year ago
The absolute best performance of this aria I have ever heard and seen. Her breath support is phenominal. Also, from her lower voice you can tell she was a true mezzo soprano. This is artistry at its best.
Hemmeditha 1 year ago 5
One of the most beautiful arias by Janet Baker. Oh.. this life is certainly worth living.. I really hope I will live forever...
Ursula1202 1 year ago
Hahahah i love when she dies at the end...
fossilkid4life 1 year ago
always makes me weep - up there with final trio in rosenkavalier
guyosborn 1 year ago
I think she does a fantastic job. Very interesting to see old perfromances like this. Thanks for posting
Ivanbelastegui 1 year ago
Absolutely stunning. Has me weeping every time.
fidelity68 1 year ago
I cried. Poor Dido.
ThankYouF0rTheVenom 1 year ago
We'll never forget you Janet Baker... Wonderful...
jerrybabe1 1 year ago 5
What a pure translation of ink to music. This is beautiful.
ShinyToyGuns101 1 year ago 22
This has to be one of the most gorgeous and emotionally affecting songs ever recorded. It makes my hair stand on end...Janet Baker owns this....
BillBC 1 year ago 7
Vladimir, are you completely insane or just pretending to be? This woman isn't young and she is in no way "showing tits," her costume is modest. What she is showing is an extraordinary voice and eloquent, intensely sensitive body language, particularly with her hands. Maybe you split the screen and were watching porn on the other side and got confused?
gattofemme 1 year ago 80
@gattofemme You've got really humour with that split screen. :-) This aria and Janet Baker are very moving. I'm working on a piano version of this piece - so beautiful it is, so hard is it to play. It is very difficult to keep the piece together and not letting it fall apart in parts with no connection. But it's worthwile the effort. The rehearsing of this piece teaches one of the ground rules in life: To conquer something beautiful you have to fight for it.
tasteism 1 year ago
@gattofemme I found the figure she made with her neck, her head almost about to fall from its support, very emotional.
timpano 1 year ago
@gattofemme ha ha ha ha ... I like that ...
lukauk1 1 year ago
@gattofemme ha ha ha ha ... I like that ...
lukauk1 1 year ago
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@gattofemme Of course I was not talking about Janet Baker, and about the singer, whose video was replaced by Janet Baker.
Previously, there was a video where a young singer does not think more about music, but about showing their titek.
I was outraged this is disrespectful to the music.
:-)
So ... there.
VladimirRadiomay 11 months ago
@gattofemme That's a reference to a different rendition of this aria. I think Vladimir mistakenly commented on this video, meaning to comment on the other.
13syzygies 11 months ago
@gattofemme
Apparently the Russian dude was referring to the other Janet, the sister of Whacko Jacko. God rest his soul.
thatp06 10 months ago
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It is a pity that no one suggested to this young girl, that this music Purcell not created to show tits.
VladimirRadiomay 2 years ago
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VladimirRadiomay 2 years ago
What the fuck are you talking about???
muurtalo 2 years ago
I have seen this video for some time now, but sure enough, by the end of the aria, the tears are rolling down my cheeks.
mdehkram 2 years ago 2
I agree with you. I have exactly the same feeling.
She is absolutely wonderful.
fairlytaleofnewyork 2 years ago
truly, her voice reveals the innermost feelings of the heart, such a sorrowful and compelling lament
carlosmdiaz1 2 years ago
Amazing. Is there any more from where this came from. Thank you so much
Cadmium77 2 years ago
She is Dido. Outstanding !
CetaraMasterClass 2 years ago
no words.
Mottahedeh 2 years ago
AAAA. 231139Z JAN 2010 Very beautiful indeed thank you for posting.......AR.
fourwayscottage 2 years ago
it´s so nice to hear her warm, dark and expressive voice and the art of her singing.
But it´s horrible to hear the romantic orchestra that had obviously no knowledge of baroque music.
ENIMANOWILATU 2 years ago
Staggering, I just keep returning to listen to it again.
gladiatorgirl2009 2 years ago 5
Absolutely incredible, a vocal and visual artistic splendour. Not to mention the superb acting. No other rendition of this aria have ever moved me that much either. The only singer who could have produced such splendour was the unequalled Kathleen Ferrier, but unfortunately she never recorded it... at least to my knowledge. Although the score wasn't written for a contralto, I think she would've been at least as magnificent as Janet Baker.
rayangreene 2 years ago 3
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PunkDollie92 2 years ago
Man, that's beautiful. To think my mum played the piano with her when they were kids in Grimsby. Always staggers me, that.
jjdecani 2 years ago 3
Moves me to tears every time...
operaboi888 2 years ago 2
Every time I watch another version of this aria, I come back to this one. Janet is just the example for everyone else to follow. I can't think of anyone who can approach the quality she brings to this performance.
dbrel 2 years ago 5
Quizás la mejor versión de esta impresionante aria. Gracias por permitirnos disfrutar de esta joya.
kennethcole68 2 years ago 2
@lala that's great that you feel that way about her, she is truly wonderful her singing ability is truly rare to behold, but I feel that way about Jeff Buckley and his interpretation and ability. Anyway both to me just incredible, just incredible!
nat00ben06 2 years ago
I was lucky enough to hear and see Janet Baker singing opera, liede,r and orchestral songs over a twenty year span and now, more than 40 years after this recording was made I still feel the same certainty that she was simply the greatest musician of the 20th century.
laladownunder 2 years ago
It's the best version of this aria I've ever heard.
andreea94a 2 years ago 7
best interpretation for this aria......
brava...!!!
medre 2 years ago 4
What voice control Dame Janet has. She doesn't over exaggerate physical movements. Truly awe inspiring performance!
Mozgirl71 2 years ago 5
I've played this video a hundred times this week. The way she uses her voice and her acting are both sensational.
WolfgangusMozartus 2 years ago 4
Magnífica!!!
ambrosiode 2 years ago
Emozionante!!!
madamelenormanne 2 years ago