@lamusicahera You are right. In her biography it is actually written how all thru this production Leyla had tracheatis and was below-par especially on opening night which when this radio broadcast took place I think. As a result it took some of the shimmer and spin at the very top of the voice as well as leaving the middle-register a little opaque. Still a great performance I think! Especially the other two arias
@XPRT10R I would listen to her with bronchitis, emphysema, and trach problems compared to the elettras of today. okay maybe not a trach, but def the first two.
This is fabulous! Although I do not sing anymore, I will admit that I am musical purist like some of you appear to be. With this said, I also have to say that I do appreciate the artistic license that some take when performing the great works, especially if the integrity of the music remains intact. I am also cognizant that what happens in a production is often a collaboration between the performers, directors, and conductors. So, lighten up...its not the end of the world....
Are they so necessary that their absence takes away from the overall effect of the aria? The answer is no...I would rather have no staccati and great singing than probably poorly executed staccati, as most sopranos are unable to do them well, especially since a large voice is required to sing this part.
Personally I think that a singer should go as close as possible to whatever a composer wrote on the score. Staccati at the end of this aria are like trills in "Caro nome" or "D'amor sull'ali rosee"(or in many other arias, but let's say that in these 2 arias they are a peculiarity) and as a listener I expect for a performer to execute them.
I don't think that a characteristic of Gencer was "large voice" anyway...
But when one likes a singer a lot, the tendency is to forgive all the flaws...:)
Chère iosonocallas, je partage si souvent vos points de vue, et votre gpût pour LG, mais là non, ça c'est ni fait ni à faire, ce n'est ni Mozart ni même bien chanté. Ici, pour le coup, elle se laisse emporter, l'hystérie n'a jamais réussie à l'opéra, ça braille, c'est souvent bas,le recitatif est une vrai démonstration de ce qu'il ne faut pas faire. La dernière vocalise une catastrophe; Le mieux c'est d'oublier ce...machin! (Pourtant sa Donna Anna est parmi le meilleures). Cordialement
It's so funny about her. She was such a dramatic singer, and reminds me of Grace Bumbry in so mnay ways with these dramatic outbursts. Interesting that they sing so similarly, but hated each other fiercely. Hm
Ce n'est pas son répertoire de prédilection mais quelle leçon encore une fois, style Mozartien impeccable, caractèrisation du personnage magistral, c'est le privilège des grands et Gencer est immense!
@lamusicahera You are right. In her biography it is actually written how all thru this production Leyla had tracheatis and was below-par especially on opening night which when this radio broadcast took place I think. As a result it took some of the shimmer and spin at the very top of the voice as well as leaving the middle-register a little opaque. Still a great performance I think! Especially the other two arias
XPRT10R 11 months ago
@XPRT10R I would listen to her with bronchitis, emphysema, and trach problems compared to the elettras of today. okay maybe not a trach, but def the first two.
moghedien13 10 months ago
This is fabulous! Although I do not sing anymore, I will admit that I am musical purist like some of you appear to be. With this said, I also have to say that I do appreciate the artistic license that some take when performing the great works, especially if the integrity of the music remains intact. I am also cognizant that what happens in a production is often a collaboration between the performers, directors, and conductors. So, lighten up...its not the end of the world....
TrevorDaniels 1 year ago 3
Irresistibile. Ti conquista qualsiasi cosa canti.
leprincebeaumont 1 year ago
I can't understand why she omitted the staccati at the end. She could sing them.
sezgin86 1 year ago
GRandissima, ti amiamo tanto.
Grazie.
MrAndrealisa 1 year ago
My goodness, It seems that Bellini, Mozart and Donizetti are blended in one glorious singing.
dermotafan 2 years ago 12
i would love to hear the placido e il mar part of this opera. i bet her piano singin over the chorus is heaven.
moghedien13 2 years ago 2
To the lowlife wannabe singers: please abstain from your ignorant remarks.
How lucky we all are to be able to hear such an incredible artist! Brava Leyla, your intelligence and singing will remain with us forever!
DrGarri 3 years ago 20
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punkrockr1024 3 years ago
But where are the staccati at the end of the aria?...
xafnndapp 3 years ago 2
xafnndapp I asked the same thing!!
terroristamextremist 3 years ago
@xafnndapp
Are they so necessary that their absence takes away from the overall effect of the aria? The answer is no...I would rather have no staccati and great singing than probably poorly executed staccati, as most sopranos are unable to do them well, especially since a large voice is required to sing this part.
operastud82 2 years ago
Personally I think that a singer should go as close as possible to whatever a composer wrote on the score. Staccati at the end of this aria are like trills in "Caro nome" or "D'amor sull'ali rosee"(or in many other arias, but let's say that in these 2 arias they are a peculiarity) and as a listener I expect for a performer to execute them.
I don't think that a characteristic of Gencer was "large voice" anyway...
But when one likes a singer a lot, the tendency is to forgive all the flaws...:)
xafnndapp 2 years ago
Chère iosonocallas, je partage si souvent vos points de vue, et votre gpût pour LG, mais là non, ça c'est ni fait ni à faire, ce n'est ni Mozart ni même bien chanté. Ici, pour le coup, elle se laisse emporter, l'hystérie n'a jamais réussie à l'opéra, ça braille, c'est souvent bas,le recitatif est une vrai démonstration de ce qu'il ne faut pas faire. La dernière vocalise une catastrophe; Le mieux c'est d'oublier ce...machin! (Pourtant sa Donna Anna est parmi le meilleures). Cordialement
wotansings 3 years ago
It's so funny about her. She was such a dramatic singer, and reminds me of Grace Bumbry in so mnay ways with these dramatic outbursts. Interesting that they sing so similarly, but hated each other fiercely. Hm
courtneybaritone01 4 years ago
How do you know that they hated each other?
dhng1982 3 years ago
Ce n'est pas son répertoire de prédilection mais quelle leçon encore une fois, style Mozartien impeccable, caractèrisation du personnage magistral, c'est le privilège des grands et Gencer est immense!
ioSonoCallas 4 years ago 2