In fact Devia does not need America, she's an extreme success in Europe and has a very solid carreer. And as the way the opera in US in going, she shouldn't come anyway or she'd be infected by the terrible singers that Met Opera has in it cast nowadays.
The Cabaletta sounds very much like the one used by Devia in her Tancredi performances. Sometimes even with slight chnges one can hear it. Donizetti and Bellini also did this, mining unsucessful operas for melodies, especially in Donizetti's case from having to write 4 or 5 operas a year. I don't mind it, but it always makes me smile to hear little echos from other operas- Ernesto
Maybe I'm wrong, but isn't the cabaletta here lifted direct from Tancredi? Rossini was notorious for his self borrowings, but perhaps by the time Le Comte Ory came out French audiences didn't know about such things andnTancredi is a much older opera. Diva is glorious no matter what- Thanks for posting!
Superb! This is Devia at her best. I've always had mixed feelings with Devia's interpretations, but this is undeniably great singing. Her voice sounds very creamy and smooth, without any heaviness. I must add that her near-perfect phrasing and legato are as amazing as her rapid-fire coloratura and great high notes. Her way with the vocal scales fit Rossini perfectly, unlike other composers. Her interpretive elegance is also very pleasant. ;-)
Woo, wow, wow, I only discovered this miracle of a voice this year. She is one of the greatest coloraturas ever. Thanks to the dedicated opera fans on You Tube who put these rare gems on the net. MARIELLA TI AMO E IL TUO VOCE MAGNIFICO!
Loved your comment! I have been following her for 13 years and she has always been absolutely exciting. But she never received the credit she deserved.
One of my favourite Devia pieces! No other soprano has ever matched her in this role. I can't believe Sumi Jo got to record the opera in studio. For all her gifts, Jo's performance simply pales in comparison.
In fact Devia does not need America, she's an extreme success in Europe and has a very solid carreer. And as the way the opera in US in going, she shouldn't come anyway or she'd be infected by the terrible singers that Met Opera has in it cast nowadays.
lipera 1 year ago 3
The Cabaletta sounds very much like the one used by Devia in her Tancredi performances. Sometimes even with slight chnges one can hear it. Donizetti and Bellini also did this, mining unsucessful operas for melodies, especially in Donizetti's case from having to write 4 or 5 operas a year. I don't mind it, but it always makes me smile to hear little echos from other operas- Ernesto
semiramide1945 2 years ago
Maybe I'm wrong, but isn't the cabaletta here lifted direct from Tancredi? Rossini was notorious for his self borrowings, but perhaps by the time Le Comte Ory came out French audiences didn't know about such things andnTancredi is a much older opera. Diva is glorious no matter what- Thanks for posting!
semiramide1945 3 years ago
Tancredi? Il viaggio a Reims perhaps?
lumosmaxima 2 years ago
that is correct! Rossini did that himself!
sanyotsai 2 years ago
She sounds magnificent here!
voceangelo 3 years ago 2
Wonderful. Thanks for posting this video with my favorite soprano.
operabuff1 3 years ago 2
Superb! This is Devia at her best. I've always had mixed feelings with Devia's interpretations, but this is undeniably great singing. Her voice sounds very creamy and smooth, without any heaviness. I must add that her near-perfect phrasing and legato are as amazing as her rapid-fire coloratura and great high notes. Her way with the vocal scales fit Rossini perfectly, unlike other composers. Her interpretive elegance is also very pleasant. ;-)
OperaBR 4 years ago 4
That is terrific. Thank God for you tube; Devia does not have nearly enough exposure in the United States. She is magnificent.
patjan92 4 years ago 11
Hmm. at 0:30.. it looks like someone didn't show up for rehearsal!
sour7lemon 4 years ago
Woo, wow, wow, I only discovered this miracle of a voice this year. She is one of the greatest coloraturas ever. Thanks to the dedicated opera fans on You Tube who put these rare gems on the net. MARIELLA TI AMO E IL TUO VOCE MAGNIFICO!
habaabchi74 4 years ago 3
Why she's not a household name by now in America is ridiculous! Gorgeous voice!!
doperasinger 4 years ago 11
Loved your comment! I have been following her for 13 years and she has always been absolutely exciting. But she never received the credit she deserved.
sevoflurane 4 years ago 4
Yes, she is excellent!!!!!
borias12 4 years ago 4
never heard a cabaletta with such unbelievble easy high notes....super
figaro1973 5 years ago 4
BRAVISSIMA!
pmdcurt 5 years ago 4
Talk about perfection! A miracle!!!
felipecunha 5 years ago 3
DEVIA is a synonym of DIVA. Such perfection!! This is a singing Goddess inspired by Euterpe the Greek Muse and by the heavenly angels themselves.
dchemaly396 5 years ago 2
this is perfect!
coryisawake 5 years ago 2
I can't get enough of this marvellous singer!!! Please keep posting more clips!!!
DrGarri 5 years ago 2
How fantastic was that! Her ornamentation and embellishments are incredible, absolutly stunning! Rarely is this music ever explored so vividly.
loganfacincy26 5 years ago 2
One of my favourite Devia pieces! No other soprano has ever matched her in this role. I can't believe Sumi Jo got to record the opera in studio. For all her gifts, Jo's performance simply pales in comparison.
Orfeus80 5 years ago 2
I absolutely love her. I think the fact that her voice is so warm and solid in her lower register yet is able to move so quickly is amazing.
Grandtenore 5 years ago 2
Adorable!!! Thank u so much for this post!
AnnElliot 5 years ago 2
absolutely glorious!!!
operatube 5 years ago 2