Tuva Semmingsen - Händel (Giulio Cesare): Cara speme

[GabrielaJanine]

I prefer by far Kirchschlager's version. Semmingsen sings beautifully, but she lacks expressivity, emphasis and dinamics.

[heyboy08]

Musically, just trancendent--but dramatically, it doesn't pack much of a punch.

[fastborzoi]

fabulous

[rlee1976]

Gorgeous!  I would have put a rider in my contract, though, saying "you must provide me with an inflammable costume" - that was truly frightening to watch her hold that torch-like thing on fire right by her side!

[TFreckle]

Her voice....... oh gods... her voice.....

[compeld2sing]

That's what I'm thinking after listening to her for two years. Ya, what a voice! Anything she touches becomes gold and diamonds, if you can use that comparison.

[tamerlano236]

@compeld2sing I agree. It's such a lovely interpretation. You might wish to listen to Nicholas Spanos's version of this aria for comparison as well. It's lovely too.

[beteltree]

Tuva Semmingsen does a tremendous job here. I only wish that the orchestra steps up a bit on the tempo. Too slow!

[annaenanna]

This is beautiful, indeed - brava! But from a dramatic standpoint, this is the moment when she is supposed to make her transition from boyhood to manhood - the moment Sesto reaches a full understanding of the anger and anger-unto action that is appropriate for a grown man. In this sense, I find Kirchschlager far more compelling.

[stolof]

I love it. Its an absolute natural, heartfelt and beautiful rendition. I agree with Kermancalvo that it is much better and more moving than the over-valued Kirchschlager

[mmallie]

great tone!!

[ariadna25po]

viva handel!!!

[Kermancalvo]

I think that this is lovely, and much better than that who-knows-why over-valued Kirchslager. Thanks for the link!

Kerman

[Handelove]

There is a subtle difference between a good singer and a good opera performer. Good directors know that difference. A good performer gives meaning to every word and feels them with the body. I am afraid Angelika is one of those performers.

[mariandelochs]

Beautiful rendition! Thank you for sharing the link!