There is the complete CD recording of the 1912 version of Ariadne with the wonderful Sumi Jo and I believe there is a pirate recording of the incredible Beverly Hoch singing this version in concert.
I raise my glass to the most stupendously captivating, flawless Zerbinetta to ever have sung the role (and in BOTH 1912 and 1916 versions, no less)!!! Simply unequalled.
From what I have read very few even attempt the original version of this aria. Strauss wrote an easier version of the aria later, which is the version we mostly hear today. Beverly Sills and Edita Gruberova are part of a small group of coloratura sopranos to sing the earlier version. Brava Edita!
Them is fightin' words! No, I do enjoy Elena very much too but I think Karl Böhm said it best when he heard Edita sing Zerbinetta, "This is the voice Strauss had in mind when writing Zerbinetta."
Edita singing Zerbinetta! and in the original version of the aria!! Thanks for sharing this video. It is great to have a glance of the definitive Zerbinetta. Viva la Gruberova
I love her so much. I sing this aria but I can't find the sheet music for this version anywhere! I want to sing it too!!
reginasuga 1 year ago
Just Beautiful!!!!
gchr87 2 years ago
What a lovely singer!
LeonoraPasiniani 2 years ago
there must be other singers who have attempted this aria and done it well... the original version that is
Babs22h 3 years ago
There is the complete CD recording of the 1912 version of Ariadne with the wonderful Sumi Jo and I believe there is a pirate recording of the incredible Beverly Hoch singing this version in concert.
operadude32 3 years ago
SHE IS GREAT IN EVERYTHING SHE DOES
DiegoMartinazzoli 3 years ago 2
I raise my glass to the most stupendously captivating, flawless Zerbinetta to ever have sung the role (and in BOTH 1912 and 1916 versions, no less)!!! Simply unequalled.
jboygb 4 years ago 6
edita gruberova- the best zerbinetta ever! for me the best operasinger - ever!
ursus1302 4 years ago 3
YES! I DO AGREE WITH YOU
DiegoMartinazzoli 3 years ago
From what I have read very few even attempt the original version of this aria. Strauss wrote an easier version of the aria later, which is the version we mostly hear today. Beverly Sills and Edita Gruberova are part of a small group of coloratura sopranos to sing the earlier version. Brava Edita!
operaboy81 4 years ago 2
Edita ist quiet well. You should hear Elena Mosuc - the true Zerbinetta!
scarpia1965 4 years ago
Them is fightin' words! No, I do enjoy Elena very much too but I think Karl Böhm said it best when he heard Edita sing Zerbinetta, "This is the voice Strauss had in mind when writing Zerbinetta."
operadude32 4 years ago 2
@operadude32 Yes, Karl Böhm said it very well.
Edita has the same qualities as had Frieda Hempel, for whom Strauss wrote this first version of Zerbinetta...
LLehmannfan 9 months ago
Edita is the best Zerbinetta ever, her voice has that enourmous brightness in this aria, brava
cantanteporsiempre 5 years ago 2
This aria was composed for her voice. She is truly a superb coloratura. Brava!
Ravenelvenlady 5 years ago 2
Beverly who? Yes, THIS is how it goes.
vanzofaust 5 years ago
I just listened to the Sills version and sat thinking, "I THOUGHT I liked this aria..." Now THIS is how it goes!
PoseidonRM 5 years ago
Edita singing Zerbinetta! and in the original version of the aria!! Thanks for sharing this video. It is great to have a glance of the definitive Zerbinetta. Viva la Gruberova
bellerofonte 5 years ago