I admit I have an unusual view - I don't need to compare his performance to Janet Baker (who I also love, of course) to find what is beautiful about it. The intonation isn't perfect, but neither is that of many well-known opera singers. And I hear much singing of successful singers in the operatic world (including the Met, where I have worked) that is so dull and uninteresting. This has heart, and he has a feel for making music.
I think it's astonishingly good. My work is in opera, and what I wouldn't give to hear my singers sing with this kind of attention to the musical expression. You can hear him navigating through the song and giving every note his full attention. Really, truly, impressive. He is a true artist.....
@scutmorgan52 - I have to disagree. It's Dreadful! I can't believe you actually work in opera if you think this is in any way acceptable. He could at least get it vaguely in tune.
Have a click on the Janet Baker clip and then tell me that this is anything other than a travesty.
To those of you who enjoyed this: Run, don't walk, to your doctor and get your ears cleaned out! Seriously, what Mr. Wainwright does to this song borders on criminality. If you doubt what I say, listen to this piece sung by Janet Baker. I am not familiar with Mr. Wainwright's singing, but I presume he has a certain amount of talent: however, I believe he should concentrate on less demanding selections (or maybe take about 50 more singing lessons).
Lovely! I think Ru was quite nervous, clutching his hands together during the first verse but once he 'let them loose', he really nailed this beautiful song! Every rendition is another pearl in his crown :)
I admit I have an unusual view - I don't need to compare his performance to Janet Baker (who I also love, of course) to find what is beautiful about it. The intonation isn't perfect, but neither is that of many well-known opera singers. And I hear much singing of successful singers in the operatic world (including the Met, where I have worked) that is so dull and uninteresting. This has heart, and he has a feel for making music.
My two cents only, of course.....
scutmorgan52 11 months ago
I think it's astonishingly good. My work is in opera, and what I wouldn't give to hear my singers sing with this kind of attention to the musical expression. You can hear him navigating through the song and giving every note his full attention. Really, truly, impressive. He is a true artist.....
scutmorgan52 11 months ago
@scutmorgan52 - I have to disagree. It's Dreadful! I can't believe you actually work in opera if you think this is in any way acceptable. He could at least get it vaguely in tune.
Have a click on the Janet Baker clip and then tell me that this is anything other than a travesty.
mattsr 11 months ago
To those of you who enjoyed this: Run, don't walk, to your doctor and get your ears cleaned out! Seriously, what Mr. Wainwright does to this song borders on criminality. If you doubt what I say, listen to this piece sung by Janet Baker. I am not familiar with Mr. Wainwright's singing, but I presume he has a certain amount of talent: however, I believe he should concentrate on less demanding selections (or maybe take about 50 more singing lessons).
blakley42 1 year ago
yikes.
DoinItClassy 1 year ago
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lizziesharks1 1 year ago
Flamin' 'eck! What in God's name was that??!! YUUUUCK!!
Gerbilsingsmezzo 2 years ago
Um... I'm glad he likes this repertoire, but I think he should stick to listening to other people do it, quite frankly!
olialto7 2 years ago 3
"de z'hameaux"? Oops!
TimBillyRichie 2 years ago
Love Rufus... but this is not for him... Renee should be singing this.
OperaBohemian 2 years ago
c'est tres belle cette chanson, je la connaisais pas
Barbie142009 2 years ago
whos the woman sitting in the back with elvis?
iluvnola123 3 years ago 2
Renee Fleming
deerfried 3 years ago
This shouldn't work - but does.
kirktorf 3 years ago
I get to sing this song in a few weeks! I'm so excited!
loganthegreat 3 years ago
Such a fabulous performer, and so versatile. A real joy to listen to!
Diana.
Spinneygirl 3 years ago
Try the Regine Crespin version.
ssballs 3 years ago 2
Thanks for posting :)
sminking 3 years ago
Lovely! I think Ru was quite nervous, clutching his hands together during the first verse but once he 'let them loose', he really nailed this beautiful song! Every rendition is another pearl in his crown :)
Thanks for posting this!
Hyperufus 3 years ago
Beautiful! His voice gives me shivers Thank you.
patcritch 3 years ago