Also, enjoyed myself recently listening to PJ's and Arno Raunig's versions of Alto Giove back to back. There's a world of difference in the quality of the voices, not to mention entirely different techniques. I'm no pro, but I think that Raunig's interpretation (very strict and controlled) is closer to the baroque style singing (please correct me on this if I'm wrong), while Jaroussky sounds much more romantic and interpretative.
Contrary what you think baroque music was extremmly interpretative and lyric, that's why the notation was so "clear" just few suggestions of ornaments, Baroque music have more to do with the speaking and hte speech something that changed in classical to romatic music. Romatic music seems to be very free, but everything has be settle by the composer hand in every indication as apssionato; realentando, etc etc...
PJ was magnificent at the Proms last autumn. Unfortunately, the sound at the RAH was less than perfect - I don't know if they used the mikes or not, but Philippe's singing was regretfully quiet at times (and our seats were quite close, and a little bit off stage right). Luckily, this only happened at the beginning, by the time he got to Alto Giove, the sound was just right =)
Unfortunately the RAH is notorious for its accoustics. The architectural design results in the sound just dissapearing, which is why they had to hang those giant discs from the ceiling. Never mind, it is still a wonderful place to see the good and the great.
It's one of my favs. I don't understand much of opera music, but the way he sings, it'll reach me. A warm, very soulful voice. If I need a fix, I listen to his alto giove and his opium pieces. what a very precious one.
Absolutely enchanting and touching. This would possibly be the best version ever; it was a great loss of me to not to attend this live performance in Versailles in 2009. Thank you Jaroussky, and great thanks to carosaxone's sharing.
@arpeggio1358 please. what youre saying is complete nonsense. Phillipe's voice is unusually loud and wonderfully expressive, which is even more so astounding given the fact that he's a counter-tenor. Whether he uses the microphone or not his vocal technique is elegant and very impressive.
@striderivan Opera singers never use mics, except rarely in large outdoor venues with poor acoustics. Opera is a tradition that goes back several hundred years, before mics were invented. The venue where Santa Fe Opera performs recently installed an amplification syste,. On SFO's website, there is a disclaimer stating that there is no amplification of singers at SFO. The mics are for other events that share that venue with SFO. SFO wanted people to know their singers aren't miked.
Early music was supposed for different halls where sound and resonance was pretty big, something that we dont have in any modern hall, amplification for early music is fine, opera voice's quality is far away of he early music sound in voice, his quality of voice (P.J) is fantastich, the doub about how big is his voice is normal, there is not a natural countretenors, he is singing in "falsetto" register wich by the way can not be big to be hear in the back of a big modern hall.
@LeaBruggen I'm well aware of how a countertenor sings. I've heard Daniels, Asawa, Taylor live among many others. None ever used a mic! Countertenors can be heard just fine in a large, modern hall WITHOUT a mic.,
@arpeggio1358...... Recorder clavichord (instruments used by Telemann and Bach) Neither can be heard in a hall, some times the got amplified as well, and nobody criticized the quality of playing of the performers; .... hope i clear a bit your questions, and disagrement about ...
This almost brought me to tears. Everytime I get disheartened when sightreading, everytime when I sing that one line again and again, everytime when I try to figure out that elusive chord to the point of frustration, everytime when I feel like giving up in my music, it is by listening to pieces like this that remind me why I love what I do so much. Philippe you'll always be my inspiration.
My heart bleeds and yet feels absolutely content. Thats Philippe's Alto Giove..... no Alto Giove should be sang by a woman from now on, If there would be one to attempt, One should put a hell of a performance to pull it out. In my opinion...
This is one of the pieces that I wish could just go on and on!
gonrolgonrol 1 week ago
ahm...... dislike
domelandia 2 weeks ago
Don't get goose bumps ???
Nickdonbln 1 month ago
I absolutely ADORE this song. Beautifully interpreted by PJ; thanks for posting!
kamadafuji 2 months ago
Immortal music.....absolutely breathtaking!
mariamagda57 2 months ago
Also, enjoyed myself recently listening to PJ's and Arno Raunig's versions of Alto Giove back to back. There's a world of difference in the quality of the voices, not to mention entirely different techniques. I'm no pro, but I think that Raunig's interpretation (very strict and controlled) is closer to the baroque style singing (please correct me on this if I'm wrong), while Jaroussky sounds much more romantic and interpretative.
synchronicitykitty 5 months ago
@synchronicitykitty
Contrary what you think baroque music was extremmly interpretative and lyric, that's why the notation was so "clear" just few suggestions of ornaments, Baroque music have more to do with the speaking and hte speech something that changed in classical to romatic music. Romatic music seems to be very free, but everything has be settle by the composer hand in every indication as apssionato; realentando, etc etc...
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LeaBruggen 3 months ago
PJ was magnificent at the Proms last autumn. Unfortunately, the sound at the RAH was less than perfect - I don't know if they used the mikes or not, but Philippe's singing was regretfully quiet at times (and our seats were quite close, and a little bit off stage right). Luckily, this only happened at the beginning, by the time he got to Alto Giove, the sound was just right =)
synchronicitykitty 5 months ago
@synchronicitykitty
Unfortunately the RAH is notorious for its accoustics. The architectural design results in the sound just dissapearing, which is why they had to hang those giant discs from the ceiling. Never mind, it is still a wonderful place to see the good and the great.
kamadafuji 2 months ago
It's one of my favs. I don't understand much of opera music, but the way he sings, it'll reach me. A warm, very soulful voice. If I need a fix, I listen to his alto giove and his opium pieces. what a very precious one.
Saguaro418 6 months ago
Absolutely enchanting and touching. This would possibly be the best version ever; it was a great loss of me to not to attend this live performance in Versailles in 2009. Thank you Jaroussky, and great thanks to carosaxone's sharing.
westly2255 7 months ago
Can this man ever sing without a microphone? Sorry, but this is just a pop singer who sings oepra and classical material.
arpeggio1358 9 months ago
@arpeggio1358 please. what youre saying is complete nonsense. Phillipe's voice is unusually loud and wonderfully expressive, which is even more so astounding given the fact that he's a counter-tenor. Whether he uses the microphone or not his vocal technique is elegant and very impressive.
striderivan 6 months ago
@striderivan Opera singers never use mics, except rarely in large outdoor venues with poor acoustics. Opera is a tradition that goes back several hundred years, before mics were invented. The venue where Santa Fe Opera performs recently installed an amplification syste,. On SFO's website, there is a disclaimer stating that there is no amplification of singers at SFO. The mics are for other events that share that venue with SFO. SFO wanted people to know their singers aren't miked.
arpeggio1358 6 months ago
@striderivan I've NEVER heard him without a mic. He always uses one.
arpeggio1358 3 months ago
@arpeggio1358
Early music was supposed for different halls where sound and resonance was pretty big, something that we dont have in any modern hall, amplification for early music is fine, opera voice's quality is far away of he early music sound in voice, his quality of voice (P.J) is fantastich, the doub about how big is his voice is normal, there is not a natural countretenors, he is singing in "falsetto" register wich by the way can not be big to be hear in the back of a big modern hall.
LeaBruggen 3 months ago
@LeaBruggen I'm well aware of how a countertenor sings. I've heard Daniels, Asawa, Taylor live among many others. None ever used a mic! Countertenors can be heard just fine in a large, modern hall WITHOUT a mic.,
arpeggio1358 3 months ago
@arpeggio1358...... Recorder clavichord (instruments used by Telemann and Bach) Neither can be heard in a hall, some times the got amplified as well, and nobody criticized the quality of playing of the performers; .... hope i clear a bit your questions, and disagrement about ...
LeaBruggen 3 months ago
This almost brought me to tears. Everytime I get disheartened when sightreading, everytime when I sing that one line again and again, everytime when I try to figure out that elusive chord to the point of frustration, everytime when I feel like giving up in my music, it is by listening to pieces like this that remind me why I love what I do so much. Philippe you'll always be my inspiration.
Jkove 10 months ago
Magnifique! A quand un disque?
mon1650 1 year ago
Amazing! :)
Kesiahadassah 1 year ago
I had to book flights, accommodation and tickets just to see PJ perform this one in this year's BBC Proms :D
The ultimate voice & the ultimate song.
synchronicitykitty 1 year ago
@synchronicitykitty - You must have a lot of disposable income.
Search4diabetescure 6 months ago
My heart bleeds and yet feels absolutely content. Thats Philippe's Alto Giove..... no Alto Giove should be sang by a woman from now on, If there would be one to attempt, One should put a hell of a performance to pull it out. In my opinion...
macmusikpro 1 year ago 4