Barbara Bonney - S'altro che lagrime

[superjfbm]

i liked this one. and possibly due to a good match between the soprano and the music style.

[mariadelamor21]

BRILLIANT!!!!

[andyuk]

All I care about is this voice is beyond wonderful. Words just don't cut it - it speaks for itself.

[TheGreatPerformances]

Heaven-sent beautiful voice ! Absolutely marvelous !

[kwexler2010]

Achingly beautiful.

[ibijoy]

barbara is amazing

[notnilccm]

Beauty AND talent.

[SangpourPlaisir]

Definitely the best version of this aria and I'll tell you why: she floats those High As like nothing. Any soprano who's attempted this aria will agree with me: those As can kick your ass.

[ElBundz]

A marvelous voice. She is one of the few female opera singers that manages to combine natural purity with technique.

[jraybay]

Had no Idea she was american D: lol

[virgilja]

Sie hat eine perfekte Stimme.

Eine wahre Meisterin ihres Faches, einfach ein Traum.

[FWW7450]

Is this lady still singing? And if she is, where can I hear her? Write me back, please.

[skylark100]

@FWW7450 Check out her website for all the info you require.

[2010thevoice]

yes her interpretation is the best ive heard on youtube so far. mainly because the character is pleading and the high A's at the end of the piece are the climax of the all those pleadings and she keeps it mezzo-piano at most, to truly show the sadness and sense of emergency that the character feels...most singers just attack those A's when really it just need to be touched like Barbara sang it..

[2010thevoice]

yes her interpretation is the best ive heard on youtube so far. mainly because the character is pleading and the high A's at the end of the piece are the climax of the all those pleadings and she keeps it mezzo-piano at most, to truly show the sadness and sense of emergency that the character feels...most singers just attack those A's when really it just need to be touched like Barbara sang it..

[KSkrode]

What elevates Bonney over others, at least to my American ear, is the pure sincerity in her voice. That is something you will not hear from Maria Callas.

[samantaray]

yes, barbara does have that purity - she keeps the sound spinning frontally so it doesn't get swallowed in that plum sound of the soft palate, she really keeps it shining. a wonderful wonderful singer, to my mind, really one of the greatest.

[samantaray]

yes, barbara does that that purity - she keeps the sound spinning frontally so it doesn't get swallowed in that plum sound of the soft palate, she really keeps it shining. a wonderful wonderful singer, to my mind, really one of the greatest.

[ALYSSA09MUSICSTARS]

Great and fantastic - she really is one of the best Mozart-Interpreters of our time.

Her voice is like a crystal - absolutely wonderful!!!

[samantaray]

barbara is the best because she sounds natural. i am so over plummy opera singers but barbara baby - you shine the light x x x x x x x x

[juglarlocogmail]

she is a godess

[1000bestmusic]

swanningaround, you are absolutely right!! I think, in Barbara Bonney the great Renata Tebaldi has found a worthy successor in our generation. For most sopranos, even the famous ones, it is very difficult not to develop a harsh and shrill voice in the high notes. This voice is truly angelic!

[Whistlejocket]

For the matter of importance, Barbara is with the likes of Kirsten Flagstad. Thank you for up-loading..

[500jules]

Splendid!

[karamazovnew]

MIss Bonney, you truly have the most versatile and beautiful voice of our times. Every time I hear one of your songs I feel sorry for not being able to somehow repay you for all the joy that you bring. Thank you for your work and passion.

[attubalcain]

La Mejor La Unica Luces tu voz en esta Pieza Musical

Indiscutiblemente LA MEJOR CANTANTE DEL MUNDO ACTUAL

[FWW7450]

I think I am in Love. She can wake Mozart? She can wake me too.

[Z03G]

Epically awesome high notes at 1:40 :O, amazing! one day, my friend will be able to sing like her :]

[franklindavid]

She makes Mozart jump from his grave! her voice is just lovely.

[OliviaMartin1]

I'm singing this for my grade 8 ! Beautiful song and voice :) xxxxxxx

[metteholm75]

I wonder why I never heard her name before, - but better late than never. She has definitely won herself a new fan :)

[amillia007]

she is one of the best singers ever

[antha97]

i'm in love her!!!! Her voice is unbelievable.

[mistressmozart]

i LOVE her interpretation of Mozart. Definitely one of the greatest singers of our time. and yes, she trumps Fleming any day

[swanningaround]

I love Barbara's voice. She has such purity. I don't know why Americans hype up the likes of Callas and Fleming so much. To my mind, Barbara has a purity of voice like few others. I think Deanna Durbin had the same qualities too. Am I missing something?

[jfbecks17]

@swanningaround I mean, Barbara is great at what she does... but she lacks the voice that has the weight or size to sing dramatic grand opera. Callas was perfect for these roles so she sang them. I think the roles Callas sang were all just so iconic to opera that she became extremely popular. Plus, she was an amazing performer and expressive singer.

[swanningaround]

jfbecks. Fair enough. Possibly I am a little biased. I tend to prefer the quiet reflective arias such as the one here rather than some of the "grand opera", shall we say, "louder" ones. I guess I am getting a little older and have less energy. :)

[operagirl81]

@swanningaround I agree with you.

[swanningaround]

@operagirl81 Thank you. :)

[uptilthesky]

@swanningaround

I don't understand either, for Callas, maybe it's the Diva thing, it makes a good story. I don't get the hype about Fleming either. I think it also has something to do with repertoire, I'm feeling Americans aren't that big on Mozart or Handel's operas. They prefer Puccini and Verdi.

[swanningaround]

@uptilthesky Yes. That must be it. I have never understood Americans. They have had great people like Sousa and Bernstein, but seem to lionise others who the rest of us in the world think as nobodies - like Mariah Carey, for example. I do like Lucia Popp's voice also - she has the same sort of quality as Barbara. To me, Barbara and Lucia are more attractive looking than Callas and Fleming also.

[Lizzyjean5]

@swanningaround

I don't think Fleming and Callas can be compare with Barbara Bonney....they are too different. Apples and oranges, my friend!

[Damnblastify]

@swanningaround Fleming is a full lyric soprano.... Bonney is a light lyric soprano. A different type of voice and range :-) Deanna Durbin was a film star born in the 1920's so yes, you are missing something. It's called a discerning ear...

[LaCarusiella]

@swanningaround they can't be compared because they have different voice types which are meant to be singing different styles, Barbara Bonney has a lighter voice, while Callas was a dramatic soprano.

[SerasxAlucard]

@swanningaround I love Callas but I love Barbara as well! They are both amazing! And I want to listen to them sing all day~

[elenaptrear]

@swanningaround No your're not...I totally agree with you. Barbara and Deanna are absolute favorites of mine.

[elenaptrear]

@elenaptrear I love them both...I listen to them all the time. 

[mwdot12]

@swanningaround Americans are obsessed with their dark color. You are right, Barbara's voice is beautifully pure and clear. But, just like cultures of the past, American culture likes to idolize a certain type of voice. This makes it difficult for young singers because they don't always hear the singers whose sound is similar to theirs, and so they think of the wrong impression about all opera, because voices are so very different. They end up only hearing the idolized voice types.

[swanningaround]

@mwdot12 Hopefully younger American sopranos will get to travel around a bit or study to places like Vienna. Of course there are people with expertise from all over the world in the US - so you really don't have to travel much. It is of course more difficult to learn in the correct way - which means avoiding American Idol and such shows. It does pay in the long run though.

[karmakomodia]

@swanningaround NO... You are Intelligent,,, and her voice is PRISTINE.. Such SNOBBERY among Opera fanatics.. PARDON me do you have any grey Poupon that I can POOP ON. LOL....

I love her voice too.. I am an AMERIKAN.. Must be stewpud ur summpin...

[franklindavid]

What a talent! Mozart will agree with me.

[franklindavid]

Mozart picked You! to interpret his music. You are a talent.

[franklindavid]

Mozart picked You! to interpret his music.

[tuadolcefanciulla]

I've never seen Barbara Bonney decollete',

Push up bra, sexy pose. She's always looked as pure & ethereal as her perfect Mozartian tones. So I think it is hilarious that there is a host of male comments (with their tongues hanging out no doubt..) Not improper - what's the point of a lowcut knockout gown otherwise. But still, it made me laugh. Too bad they don't have something comparable for us ladies. Open chest tux, super thin reeeally tight pants. For a very young Carreras, Corelli, Domingo

[operagirl81]

Hahaha so true, so true... ;)

[chemicalfreak10]

that woman gonna make me crazy

she is so feminine

[uptilthesky]

Bravo! I've replayed this for 6 times now :) I wish the aria were longer.

[franklindavid]

No other singer can interpret this piece as Barbara does with her lovely voice.

[wincodetalker]

Her voice is perfect but she also hot :)

[chemicalfreak10]

you son of a gun hehehheheh i agree 100000%

[franklindavid]

What a voice!!!!!!! she can wake up Mozart.

[ReyScientio]

I wouldnt be surprised if he was rising from his grave right now to conduct the orchestra XD

[chemicalfreak10]

how a great comment ....lol

[brolobear]

The best I've ever heard this sung was in college by a girl named Amy Brantley. (Amy, if you're reading this, you were perfection) I accompanied her on it...I can still hear her voice in my head...still wears me out. I also have a soft spot for Te Kanawa on this aria.

[narutocrazy90456]

Possibly the most beautiful voice in the world?

[franklindavid]

No one can interpret Mozart like Barbara can do, what a talent.

[99999laura]

qué belleza y musicalidad

[dodi132]

STUNNING VOICE.BEAUTIFUL..

[nataschakl]

I love this woman....please if anyone knows about any European concert..let me know! Thanks!

[IKatchSkams]

Crystal clear!!! Love her....totally love this piece too.

Thanks for the video clip....

[franklindavid]

What a voice! she can bring Mozart. to life.

[swanningaround]

I just love Barbara's voice. So pure. She is certainly my favourite American soprano (I have a soft spot for Leontyne too).

[beautyisme82]

Stunning!

[apercrumbie]

she has amazing control of her top notes

im doing this song for my grade 8 and now panicking as i cant sing it like that lol!!

[andreamoboe]

good luck with your exam apercrumbie! i'm sure you will do very well :)

[franklindavid]

She is just lovely. what a voice!

[romarius2005]

A pretty pure lyric soprano. Crystalline to the core!!!

[Febronius]

reinkarnacija Lucije Popove  doista

[franklindavid]

The most beautiful voice in Opera today.

[despina64]

Barbara tu es une merveille

[leoperarm]

She makes Lucia Popp come back to my mind! Beautiful.

[charis337]

The poster has it absolutely right that Bonney is the best Mozartian soprano. I regret that we can no longer see her on stage.

[PuffsPlusWithLotion]

why would that be?

[charis337]

she cancelled all her concert schedule and singing engagements about 2-3 years ago without promising when to resume. but last time i checked in Jan 2009, she's back on the stage, mostly holding recitals in European cities. hopefully she'll come to the midwest someday!

[FWW7450]

I think Im in love with her, can anybody tell me how to contact her?

[swanningaround]

I am so glad that youtube has posted this wonderful singer.

[Romanticdance]

God what a voice, crystalclear.

So beautiful.

And with great compassion

Love Barbara

[sagebates]

i think she has the most amazing voice its not to much.

[theblueangel28]

yes, angelic is just the right word.

[forallyouknow]

I have to say... something about her voice is similar to Dessay's. Very similar.

[catthh22]

Yes I totally agree !!! Barabara Bonney has a harder vibrato but their voices are very very similar. I admire both of them, they're amazing !!!

[g4thz]

I think Natalie has a little more "shimmer" to her voice, and she also resonates from her nose, whereas Bonney seems to have more depth to her voice. Although to be fair, I don't think they are the same voice category (although they might be with Dessay's repertory excursions...)

[timopragod]

stunning!

[Arashi110]

This is my favorite interpretation of this aria so far.

[jamesrobert2]

I have just started to listen Barbara Bonney. She truly sings like an angel.

[zinutile]

She does have an incredible voice for sure...

[harryvlam]

Olivier and andrea they are wright:

I agree foor 100%

I heard her for several times,

one word is enough: wonderfull!

Harry Vlamings

[OlivierMolinier]

This is very beautiful, thank you for posting it! Barbara Bonney is perhaps the very best Mozart singer of our time...

[andreamoboe]

mmm this aria is gorgeous. barbara is the most amazing soprano. thanks for posting this