Renee fleming singing Mozart's Laudamus te

[lovoriane]

Merci & Magnifique en tout , sublime

[3629666]

Try ANNE SOFIE VON OTTER and Sir John Eliot Gardiner here on youtube and you all will see there is somebody beyond this lady...believe me!

[BlooberTubers]

In all county chorus for 5th gradewe sung this and i was in it and i was one of the only people who could hold out the notes

[MildyAttractive]

The audiences response does not do the piece justice...

[swanningaround]

Damn. Another one. I so much want to like Renee. I think she tries too hard. Anyway, I always thought this should be sung by a mezzo.

[samdon815]

She combines true tone , beautiful appearance and goodness of artistic presentation.

[jonjii777]

She is lovely and her voice superb... I rate Her and Cecilia Bartoli as the tops at the moment. Netrebko may get there yet . She just did a short, sell out tour to South Africa, whcih I sadly missed. Bugger

[Lanark8]

One o fthe best looking singers I have ever seen. Looks like a film star ]. Kind regards,

[Lanark8]

Worth a few million also, might make one envious...lol. How blessed we are to see this :). Thanks fo rthis post!

[bobbleheadedbudgie]

I know! I think she is beautiful.

[FaustinaBordoni]

I love Renee Fleming, but I don't like this performance. I wish she'd sung ET INCARNATUS EST.

[Wrightthang]

Wonderful! I just love it!

[davincisoprano1]

it's a voice like this that makes me want to practice everyday.... i have a ways to go before my voice is back to where it was a year and a half ago..... :(  damn being sick all semester when i was a freshman... I couldn't sing then i switched majors and then stopped singing... :(

[Rabadapp]

I was singing in the backgroud with the choir, in this concert... Its sad, I lost my voice... but I can remember standing in front of hundrets of poeple and singing with this great artist...

[primadonna17]

It's ok, just count it as a blessing that you got to sing on stage with this great artist! I'm jealous,lol

[ebaytimr]

I like it. It exalts the spirit. You don't get bored listening to her, like you do with some of the other singers. And I am a soprano concert singer, as well.

[Dogaradodia]

I'm no Catholic, but I vote for this song as one of the best ever written exalting the human spirit. Only heard of it on YouTube. Again, many thanks!

[Dogaradodia]

Very beautiful! Thank you so much!

[mltube]

This is not her cup of tea.

[ravenchole]

this wasnt by mozart its by Vivaldi

[bboyizone4]

yeah

[andrewoconnorblue]

vivaldi has a version.

but this is mozart.

[manoloyloles]

Horrendous interpretation.

[organman52]

She holds into most of the rests and her coloratura is questionable at best. The holding into the rests obscures, if not destroys, Mozart's phrasing. The poor coloratura obscures the very essence of the melodic line. If a clarinet or flute played like this, they would be ejected.

[makoto174]

I agree with you opinion about her technique of ornamentation.

I heard her voice with the CDs of "Armida"(Rossini). In the

absence of any good recording of the opera(ignoring Callas's

old version), Fleming's version was the best then. She could

sing quite complicated and extremely difficult parts without

difficulty. It is ten years ago.

Now she can sing standard roles and she should sing more

standard roles

[daniel01141975]

No doubt Callas was a fine actress and extremely musical. Not having heard Callas' Armida I cannot comment specifically but every other Callas recording I own Callas' top is pushed to a bad wobble and not infrequently pushed out of the center of the pitch. Was this considered acceptable?

I have heard Fleming sing under pitch usually in an attempt to float and/or straighten the top of her range but it is the exception with her not the rule.

[xgianpatrick]

Her technique and taste have always left me nonplussed. Approximate, cheap, and trashy... Netrebko-esque.

[xgianpatrick]

Has she a CLUE what the text expresses? The swooning is nauseating. Kack.

[daniel01141975]

Yes but people like her.

[djalltogether]

THIS Church is in Mainz (Germany) thats near Frankfurt am Main

[kinglouie1968]

Where is this church?

[theoperagoddess]

Normally I am not a huge fan of Ms. Fleming, but she certainly does this rather difficult work with grace and poise. Probably one of the more consistent performances of it.

[djfmoura]

Simplesmente Fabuloso!

[GeorgeMaxwellDuPre]

I love Renee for some things. she does sound pleasant here, but i often find her romantic opera work a bit self indulgent.

[dennisdeem]

Are you kidding me? There's nothing "self indulgent" about anything she sings. She is the Callas of our generation--except with a voice. Rene is a consummate aretist and I love hearing her voice singing anything--including her jazz album. She's an intelligent singer and approaches her selections gracefully and discreetly.

[juleptin]

she does have a nice voice, but i think she overdoes it--probably what was meant by "self-indulgent"--she's so focused on technique and vocal production and the way her voice sounds that she loses touch with the music. i mean, on some of the runs here she slows down such that each note is loud and well-toned, but that's not what a run is supposed to sound like--it should be much lighter. plus, often she's actually behind the orchestra on those fast notes. i'd prefer a more musical performance.

[GeorgeMaxwellDuPre]

You understand me well. No one singer can do everything perfectly. But don't get me wrong guys. I admire Renee Fleming A LOT!!

[LadyOlivia35]

This woman is so lucky to have the voice of an angel. I like her hair length and style in this video.

[coy6642126]

I'm sure that Ms. Fleming is amused with all these bashings. She gets to command what she wants and she makes the money for what she does. She is an artist in all respect. People, give her a break!

[jfjhew83]

Very beautiful. Does someone here know where she is sining

this? What cathedral or church? Thank you.

[porcavacas]

Funny! It is rare to see and listen some Mozart as "Elisir d'amore"! Maybe Renee doesn't know the meaning of the text and who was Mister Mozart!!

[jy768]

shut your trap fool!!!

[porcavacas]

Dear Sir, your answer in funny too!! I don't hesitate to believe that your level of knowledge in classic music field is exactly he same you have in good manner.

[Merlin1940]

I don't agree at all. Every good love song or sacred aria is in facts both (love and sacred), joined in joy. Particularly when it's right in the lyrics ("Laudamus Te"). Here someone asked about Renée's hand moves; I think she is just in joy singing this - which is fully appropriate IMO.

Thu 13 Dec 2007 12:41 GMT

[porcavacas]

Sorry, maybe there is a misunderstanding. I agree with you that sacred aria should be sing in joy. The problem is not her smile, but her "musical interpretation".

Normally insiders (as me) could find this performance far from the style requested for the music of Mozart. Donizetti, for example, is quite far from Mozart. Musicians know that very well. Apart this performance -- doubtful only for the style - I think that Renée has realised a respectable career.

[sschimel]

All I can say is that compared to great Mozart singers of the past, such as Edith Mathis, Anna Moffo (her Laudamus Te is stunning), or Elly Ameling, this is isn't such great singing. I have trouble separating style from substance. I think her coloratura is sketchy at best (although early on she was more accurate, and she sings this - to my ears, like it was written about 40 years later. Opera is sooooo subjective. We are all correct, because opinions are never wrong.

[x4812k]

thanks for your insightful comment. I happen to really like Fleming's Mozart in general (especially her Countess, but that's besides the point). I would totally agree with you, however, if your were talking about her baroque interpretations. Wow, she's amazing and all, but when she tries to do Handel-- it's just not right. So I understand where you're coming from, I just like my Mozart this way.

[jy768]

shut your smelly pie hole sschimel. Nobody needs your pompous input here, if you don't enjoy Renee, don't watch.

[sschimel]

My piehole is many things but it is not smelly. It is available, however. And it seats 4 comfortably. ;-)

[jy768]

The only thing one can say with certainty is that the piehole is, was, and forever will be.

I take comfort in knowing that yours' will forever be a revolving door of sorts, wherein the weary may be comfortably seated.

Good day, and God bless dear sschimel!

[sschimel]

About the only thing one can't say about my piehole is that it's cherry. hehehe

[nessie96]

Lovely interpretation.....Renee is the bomb!!!!

[Luisa5575]

Papa Noel: quiero esa voz!!!!!!porfis...

[christianhc88]

Tus deseos seran cumplidos, en esta Navidad. Papá Noel.

[Luisa5575]

Gracias Papá Noél!!, pero te voy a pedir un favor. Podrá ser antes?, tengo que cantar algo importante para el 2 e diciembre...y el 24 será tarde...Gracias, y apurate!!!, tendrías que salir hoy mismo!!! Besos, Luisa

[lilithmoon1979]

motheroftwins??

If you dont like classical music then leave your comment outside the youtube door. Renee Fleming is top of the bill!! Renee is one of the highest recommended soprano-voiced singers in classic music these days!! With what she is doing in this video you have to have such a vocal control which you dont learn in 1 year. This takes years of study, lessons and still more study!! If i can give you any advice, go to a vocal coach and get singingclasses your self!!

[ron63026]

jesus christ bro,,, your dead on,,,she is very plus,,!!!!!

[motheroftwins2]

Too much vibrato, not a good mozart interpretation. Highly overrated singer. Just a pretty face.

[tiernan87]

are you kidding me??? i suppose we are all entitled to our own opinion. too bad yours isn't shared by 99% of the EDUCATED opera community.

[sschimel]

What would you consider educated? I studied voice from the age of 14 until i was 27. I sang professionally from the age of 16 until about 30. I moved to New York at 36 and auditioned for 3 opera companies including the Amato Opera (a big deal here in New York), all of whom offered me lead roles. I don't like her, either. but I am glad that you know all 99% of the educated opera community; it's so nice they have a spokesperson.

[tiernan87]

my comment had less to do with her voice, and more to do with her interpretation of mozart, which was good. the original comment said she did not interpret correctly. but, she did. her stylistic choices are fitting with the period and particularly mozart's works.

[TheDivaSharon]

sschimel, sorry to contradict you, but Amato is NOT a big deal. Been around a long time, but teeny, tiny company, teeny tiny stage....

Wonder why you quit studying...I have studied since I was 12 and I am now 45...you never stop studying because your instrument changes as you age.

I love Renee Fleming.

[sschimel]

It's not a big deal nationally, but it is a big deal locally, regardless of what your opinion is. B ig deal doesn't imply big stage or big theater. It has a great reputation as a training ground for future starts, including George Shirley and Mignon Dunn. I would never say that it compares to NYCO or the Met.

[sschimel]

I stopped studying and performing for a number of reasons. I could blame it on my nearly paralyzing stage fright. I could blame it on money. I could blame it on being lazy. All of those things are true. But.. the real reason is that I chose drugs over opera. And now I have health issues that interfere with my throat. 1/2/07 is my clean and sober anniversary (7 years), by the way.

[TheDivaSharon]

Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that...can you sing anymore at all? If you can, it's still fulfilling to do concerts with other friends who sing. If you can sing, you should find a way to do it. I do roles in companies where I live, sometimes professional, sometimes not, but I always do my concerts, no matter what's happening. Good luck to you!

[sschimel]

Because my stomach is paralyzed, my throat is exposed to a lot of acid due to acid reflux. Singing can be a rather painful experience, not only physically, but enotionally, because my voice is a shadow of what it once was. I still sing for myself, though. Oddly enough, I can sing better marking than full voice, so I sing alot walking down the street.

[jnfdsjfdjs]

Trevor pinnock, there should be more by him on youtube :)

[uniqueattack]

If you guys don't like to hear vibrato, portamenti, or a glissando, I guess you should hop in a time machine and blast out of here! This is 2007! Isn't there a debate about whether or not we sang this way "back then"???

[trekkie2006]

OMG.. she's AMAZING!!! She's SSOO beautiful!! SO JEAlOUS!

[costernocht]

I remember seeing her singing the national anthem at some sporting event on TV. You could tell she was not only shaking, but the lyrics concealed in her hand. That made me love her all the more.

[contrarymotion]

does anyone who the choir in the background is? or where it was filmed?

[spunkyboyroy]

We definitely had a Bartoli moment there, with the arms coming up during that one melisma. I love them both to pieces either way.

[Kaite84]

I love Renee singing this. I think most sopranos tend to be too sterile with this piece. She has a warmth and an exuberance that, I think, Mozart would have appreciated. Mozart was the consumate showman and had such humor in his work. I believe Renee conveys this well, and although it may not have been her desideratum, she portrayed the true meaning of the lyrics.

[jennythemusicmaker]

great overall, but fleming isn't really suited for this... too much vibrato IMAO

[muratkaraberlin]

This is such great rep for her..you can tell she loves singing it too...how could you not! Gee I wish she would do more and more of this stuff....she is wasted on Verdi and Puccini...Mozart, Handel, Strauss & French opera is sooo her - she knows it too!

[porfyr]

Vibrato, Portamento and Glissando although Trevor Pinnock (my old teacher) is conducting. STRANGE!

[Diusaum]

Trevor Pinnock !a great master ,specially at harpsichord ,playing and conducting at the same time musicians and chorals in baroque's pieces .wonderfull !

[Weillfanatic]

I have to ask...WHAT is she doing with her hands...

[sexybcl21]

Oh man do I love Renee! especially on the roles and composers that are meant for her. Not the Puccini, and other heavy roles she's trying to do now...

[sasunaru125]

Way too operatic a vibrato and overt the top delivery- Teresa Stich-Randall from the 60s is still the best......she could hit those high notes without having to glide up to them!.

[sexybcl21]

Although that may be true, you missed the point I was trying to make. I like Renee on the composers that are meant for her. Like Mozart, som Strauss, and some Verdi. Not the heavier roles shes trying to do..

[sasunaru125]

I did not miss the point- Mozart is to be light, happy. Arlene Auger (search her) in the YOU-TUBE post singing the Exultate Jubilate gives the closest performance to how STICH-Randall could do it. No excessive glides, light vibrato, Emma Kirby does it well but too fast.

[sexybcl21]

Clearly you did, I was not disagreeing with you. Actually, I think you are right. She was a little heavy on this song, I understand. But, I was just stating that I love Renee on Mozart & Strauss...etc

[sexybcl21]

Oh, and I have a wonderful recording of Auger singing this an Exsultate Jubilate with leonard Bernstein. Love it!