Poor cdbaxte. Doesn't realize that this over-the-top emotion is exactly what is required at this moment. DiDonato is spine-chilling in this rendition. It's just what the piece requires and seldom gets. You should try to feel something, cdbaxte. You're stuck in your cerebral, constipated musicology. Tsk,tsk,tsk..
I think that if this performance is vocally refined keeping the same intensity but adding clarity through the melismas, greater attention to the details of the da capo form, and with a greater sense of direction, I think the brilliant DiDonato would take another step in showing the world how extraordinary art is.
@xoxpenguinxox You'll need some backstory for this: When Dejanira and Hercules had just got together, a centaur called Nessus offered to help them cross a river, then tried to make off with Dejanira. Hercules shot him with a poisoned arrow, and the dying Nessus gave his blood-and-venom-soaked shirt to D., saying it had magic powers to stop H. from going after other women. Which it did, only not in the way she was hoping for. Here, D. realises her trying to keep her husband actually killed him.
Exactly, Idaspe. The singing here is rougher than is usual for her, but it fits perfectly with the scene. She wanted to do more than just 'produrre delle note.' A lot of mezzos could do that.
I think this: did you FEEL something? Then was good. Did you just hear some beauty music? Then was just that (and that's not enough for barroque music!!!). :o)
I'm so thankful for artists like her, that are willing to experiment with character and make opera something that is also pleasant to watch- there aren't many like her willing to take that risk.
Q2w3e ecc, forse potresti considerare che l'imprecisioni succedono verso la fine della scena, e questo soltanto perche il direttore accellera come un matto. non ci sono delle imprecisioni di agilità quando lei canta nel suo tempo, che inoltre è buono. le altre imprecisioni sono relative al momento dramatico e al vissuto della follia del personagio, e se non sei mai montato sul placoscenico a fare una cosa dal genere, meglio restare zitto...
Sono d'accordo con te. Cantare senza rendere il personaggio nella stessa pelle non è cantare veramente, ma produrre delle note. Questa interpretazione è magnifica, con le sue precisioni E le sue imprecisioni. Siamo humani... :o)
Oh? You've seen her without makeup as well? How about that junk in the trunk she has to drag around? If she got rid of all that fat she could possibly stay on her feet. At home she's called Pork and Beans. You figure it out.
Perfect acting! I loved this! It is obvious that the voice quality will not be the same after all those movements and screams, but it is always pretty good! BRAVA!
Wow, this was reeeeeeeeally impressive. She actually scared me ! What an actress ! You truly believe that she had turn mad. I almost wanted to shout "Stop it ! Now you're frightening me !" ^^
The production is ugly, but what a presence, what an intense vocalism, what a credible characterization by DiDonato! She knows how to sing Händel with near excellent technique and style and still be dramatic in the extroverted way people like nowadays. This is one of the best furious Mad Scene interpretations I've ever seen. Really terrifying, in the best sense of that word!
joyci di donato es una de las mejores interpretes que e visto, ella realmente me traspasa su angustia en esta aria, ella se transforma totalmente para hacerla asi real , se me erizan los pelos con esto , gracias joyci y gracias haendel por hacer tan buena musica.
what you're missing by only seeing this aria is the flawless vocalism she displays throughout the rest of the oratorio. not that this is flawed. granted, she takes it far, but not unconvincingly. we need more exciting singing. eleanor steber-perfect vocalism it ain't, but terrifying it is.
This video is proof that Handel certainly can be more than just park-and-bark stuff that fills a requirement on undergraduate voice recitals. DiDonato is a fabulous technician and she is always fiercely committed to the music and the drama. Fabulous stuff!!
Poor cdbaxte. Doesn't realize that this over-the-top emotion is exactly what is required at this moment. DiDonato is spine-chilling in this rendition. It's just what the piece requires and seldom gets. You should try to feel something, cdbaxte. You're stuck in your cerebral, constipated musicology. Tsk,tsk,tsk..
dubonetducon 1 month ago
I think that if this performance is vocally refined keeping the same intensity but adding clarity through the melismas, greater attention to the details of the da capo form, and with a greater sense of direction, I think the brilliant DiDonato would take another step in showing the world how extraordinary art is.
cdbaxte 5 months ago
Her vocal and emotional range is INSANE. DiDonato is so fierce in this video.
JaimieAppleton 6 months ago
her acting here is siiiick. She needs to do more dramatic repertoire like this. I'd pay good money to see a (total) performance like that.
jgdmol4l 1 year ago
VAYA BASURAMEN
Poveda89 1 year ago
I don't like this expressionistic approach
MultiGargiulo 1 year ago
Triumphant and powerful!!
JordanSean 1 year ago
I fell in love with this aria the first time i saw it performed... however, what is it about?! LOL what's going on in the opera by this point?
xoxpenguinxox 1 year ago
@xoxpenguinxox You'll need some backstory for this: When Dejanira and Hercules had just got together, a centaur called Nessus offered to help them cross a river, then tried to make off with Dejanira. Hercules shot him with a poisoned arrow, and the dying Nessus gave his blood-and-venom-soaked shirt to D., saying it had magic powers to stop H. from going after other women. Which it did, only not in the way she was hoping for. Here, D. realises her trying to keep her husband actually killed him.
StandingRoom 1 year ago
One word: WOW!
JackieVilela 1 year ago
Non-human performance. Fantastic!
Thespian01 1 year ago
impressionante ..... può un cantante osare tanto??? :-))
giorgioot 1 year ago
What a tremendously powerful performance! I am always impressed whenever I listen to Joyce or see her sing.
musicarius 1 year ago
this is utterly, indescribably amazing....
kylegreerrocks 2 years ago
GOD! I' m scared! xD
DessayBestSingerII 2 years ago
Awesome singer AND awesome actress!
This is beyond good!
compeld2sing 2 years ago 7
cudowna interpretacja muzyki Haendla. Beautifull !
mazover1 2 years ago
FANTASTICO
youfeda 2 years ago
YESSS!
adeville 2 years ago
That was absolutely thrilling.
CatalinaDM56 2 years ago
Exactly, Idaspe. The singing here is rougher than is usual for her, but it fits perfectly with the scene. She wanted to do more than just 'produrre delle note.' A lot of mezzos could do that.
Habrolissimo 2 years ago
I think this: did you FEEL something? Then was good. Did you just hear some beauty music? Then was just that (and that's not enough for barroque music!!!). :o)
idaspe 2 years ago
Amazing singing as well as great acting. Wonderful
babymeggie411 2 years ago 3
I'm so thankful for artists like her, that are willing to experiment with character and make opera something that is also pleasant to watch- there aren't many like her willing to take that risk.
canario160 2 years ago 3
Raw and intense. Simply amazing. Joyce = <333!
operaticxingenue 2 years ago
canta poco e parla molto, troppo.
Eccessiva e caricaturale
Anche le agilità sono imprecise
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Q2w3e4r5tion 2 years ago
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mrewerski 2 years ago
Q2w3e ecc, forse potresti considerare che l'imprecisioni succedono verso la fine della scena, e questo soltanto perche il direttore accellera come un matto. non ci sono delle imprecisioni di agilità quando lei canta nel suo tempo, che inoltre è buono. le altre imprecisioni sono relative al momento dramatico e al vissuto della follia del personagio, e se non sei mai montato sul placoscenico a fare una cosa dal genere, meglio restare zitto...
marilickca 2 years ago
Sono d'accordo con te. Cantare senza rendere il personaggio nella stessa pelle non è cantare veramente, ma produrre delle note. Questa interpretazione è magnifica, con le sue precisioni E le sue imprecisioni. Siamo humani... :o)
idaspe 2 years ago
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Okay, less the makeup and less the hair pieces this chick looks like a man in real life.
crightl 2 years ago
That isn't true, and furthermore is completely irrelevant.
theceep 2 years ago 3
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Oh? You've seen her without makeup as well? How about that junk in the trunk she has to drag around? If she got rid of all that fat she could possibly stay on her feet. At home she's called Pork and Beans. You figure it out.
crightl 2 years ago
well
crightl 2 years ago
just shut up.
operaticxingenue 2 years ago
wtf
operaticxingenue 2 years ago
wow, i wish i could see this life! she's amazing!
theragingsoprano 2 years ago
Whew! Intense.
dansingajb 2 years ago
she is CRAZY!! ;P
raigekimaru 2 years ago
My last names donato too:P tehheee
britster2345 2 years ago
I love Haendel´s operas...and Di Donato is exellent actress and Singer!!! totally amazing!!
AminaBellini 2 years ago
Brilliant! Wonderful actress. Great voice.
FrankJared 2 years ago
Perfect acting! I loved this! It is obvious that the voice quality will not be the same after all those movements and screams, but it is always pretty good! BRAVA!
leoperarm 2 years ago 2
Wow, this was reeeeeeeeally impressive. She actually scared me ! What an actress ! You truly believe that she had turn mad. I almost wanted to shout "Stop it ! Now you're frightening me !" ^^
thecelticspirit 2 years ago
I love her face and eyes at 1:09 when she shouts "Let me be mad!" This is pure madness. Viva la DiDonato!!!
alexmacias 2 years ago 3
OMG - just discovered di Donato doing this. What an actress! What a singer! Playing it again and again until too tired...
dukesteveduke 2 years ago
trop fort j'adore!
contretenor33 3 years ago
Bella interpretazione della meraviglia che è Handel. Ma scenografia e costumi sono assolutamente fuori luogo...
Athys700 3 years ago 2
You can so tell it's French inspired.. haha all that black. and minimalism and whatnot.
[i don't really know what i'm talking about ;-)]
Satirike 3 years ago 3
hermoso
y terrible al mismo tiempo
que buena actriz que eres!!
melodiafagot 3 years ago
Does that guy who's with her look like the Cupid from Figaro in 2006 with Netrebko, Schafer, d'Arcangelo et al?
g4thz 3 years ago
The production is ugly, but what a presence, what an intense vocalism, what a credible characterization by DiDonato! She knows how to sing Händel with near excellent technique and style and still be dramatic in the extroverted way people like nowadays. This is one of the best furious Mad Scene interpretations I've ever seen. Really terrifying, in the best sense of that word!
Homoclassicus 3 years ago 19
I love you Joyce, but prima la voce
vitroz 3 years ago
wuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
joyci di donato es una de las mejores interpretes que e visto, ella realmente me traspasa su angustia en esta aria, ella se transforma totalmente para hacerla asi real , se me erizan los pelos con esto , gracias joyci y gracias haendel por hacer tan buena musica.
mentafari 3 years ago 2
And this is one of those boring Handel oratorios, right?
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Just thanks. To everyone.
Handelove 3 years ago
jajajaja..Boring? jajajajaja. I agree with you. Shiving ;)
Njamh 3 years ago
Epoustouflant et magnifique ! Merci pour l'ajout !
middlemarch12 3 years ago
Magnifique actrice et magnifique personnalisation ! Merci pour cette video.
saturne46 3 years ago
what you're missing by only seeing this aria is the flawless vocalism she displays throughout the rest of the oratorio. not that this is flawed. granted, she takes it far, but not unconvincingly. we need more exciting singing. eleanor steber-perfect vocalism it ain't, but terrifying it is.
mymokshashocksya 3 years ago
This video is proof that Handel certainly can be more than just park-and-bark stuff that fills a requirement on undergraduate voice recitals. DiDonato is a fabulous technician and she is always fiercely committed to the music and the drama. Fabulous stuff!!
OperaBoy1986 3 years ago 2