VEUILLEZ NE PAS LIRE CECI. VOUS SEREZ EMBRASSE LE VENDREDI LE PLUS PROCHE. DEMAIN SERA LE MEILLEUR JOUR DE VOTRE VIE.CEPENDANT, SI VOUS NE POSTEZ PAS CE COMMENTAIRE quelque chose de mal va vous arriver.MAINTENANT QUE VOUS AVEZ COMMENCE DE LIRE CECI, N'ARRETEZ PAS CA FAIT TROP PEUR. ENVOYEZ CA A 5 VIDEOS EN 143 MINUTES ET APPUYEZ SUR F6 ET LE NOM DE VOTRE AMOUR SECRET VA APPARAITRE SUR L'ECRAN EN GRANDES LETTRES. CA FAIT TROP PEUR PARCE QUE CA MARCHE REELEMENT
"Ich leb' allein in meinem Himmel, in meine Liebe, in meinen Lied. Schöner gibt's nichts." (I live in my heaven, my love and my song. Nothing is more beautiful than this.) How marvelous that this spoken piece was added to this exquisite video performance.
@clkallay If you don't add the word "alone" in your translation, than the whole thing looses its meaning and the character becomes presumputuous. Also "In meiner Liebe", because the case is dative, where feminine words take an R in the end. The R is softly spoken, that's why you missed it, I guess.
@angelo1962 The original of the quotation is from a poem by Rûckert, set by Mahler, and which Ms. Norman sings often: 'Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen' Ich leb' allein in meinem Himmel, in meinem Lieben, in meinem Lied." I live alone in my heaven, in my loving, and in my song.' Certainly applies to Dido's lament by Purcell......
Que d'émotions ! Loin des "baroqueux" soit disant puristes. Ici, c'est de l'art liryque à l'état pur. N'est-ce pas ce que recherchait Purcell? Merci Madame.
I don't usually listen to opera. I listened to this for a music appreciation class. I was really impressed/awed with the emotion and singing in this performer's face and voice. I really wanted to see the next scene where she dies - I bet it was a beautiful death scene!
When I am laid, am laid in earth, may my wrongs create No trouble, no trouble in, in thy breast. When I am laid, am laid in earth, may my wrongs create No trouble, no trouble in, in thy breast. Remember me, remember me, but ah! Forget my fate. Remember me, but ah! Forget my fate. Remember me, remember me, but ah! Forget my fate. Remember me, but ah! Forget my fate.
Her mouth could fit tiny children. SHE IS AMAZING! As a vocal performer... WOW! As an artist... HOT DAMN DIGGITY DOG! I am a fan. Her voice pierces the ears with vibrant life and energy.
Her mouth could fit tiny children. SHE IS AMAZING! As a vocal performer... WOW! As an artist... HOT DAMN DIGGITY DOG! I am a fan. Her voice pierces the ears with vibrant life and energy.
Formidables la voix et le video! C'est impressionnant à regarder en ce moment précis, quand les descendants des Carthaginois arrivent sur les côtes de l'Europe...
When I am laid, am laid in earth, may my wrongs create No trouble, no trouble in, in thy breast. When I am laid, am laid in earth, may my wrongs create No trouble, no trouble in, in thy breast. Remember me, remember me, but ah! Forget my fate. Remember me, but ah! Forget my fate. Remember me, remember me, but ah! Forget my fate. Remember me, but ah! Forget my fate.
Sublime, simplement sublime! Ici, rien n'est forcé. Cette voix est d'ailleurs. Précisément. L"intensité dramatique est quasi inégalable. En effet, impossible "d'oublier". Cette voix nous enveloppe, nous emporte, nous emmène. Sa puissance est époustouflante, mais tout se passe comme si elle nous caressait. Les tensions de la partition de Purcell sont palpables. Une expérience unique.
Piesa a fost inregistrata in sala muzeului Swarovski Kristalewelten din Wattens. Pe langa vocea ei uimitoare a aparut si efectul de cupola, care se vede in spate. Absolut uimitor.
Her voice is so powerful!!!! I love it. I've searched and searched for the perfect sound as this is my favorite piece. The rendition is ok I just wish it was just a tad bit faster. Her performance was absolutly flawless!
This is filmed in the Crystal Dome at the Swarovski museum in Wattens, Austria.
There is a room in which the entire song is displayed, and you can take a seat there and watch it. I was stunned when I heard her but unfortunately I couldn't stay too long and had to keep on going.
Somebody replaced the original clip with this "sweety" and "perfectioned" Jessye and it lost somewhat of its force of voice and I have the impression it has been slowed down as speed....I am looking for the older clip....Sorry, sorry
I'm not an opera purist by any means, so with all respect to AJMD08, I find Ms. Norman's rendition of Dido's Lament one of the most breathtaking performances ever recorded.
Very powerful, I really enjoy her portrayal of Queen Dido. Perhaps a little more range of dynamics...not just forte. And a little too Verdi rather than Purcell... but beautiful voice. =)
Can't say I paticularly like the costume, but this is fantastic, just the right type of voice and just the right pace for this sublime scene. It does look like lip-sync, though. Even so, she is simply superb, comparable to Flagstad and Baker.
I hate opera snobs. I think this is why more people aren't into it. I guess it's better to let the genre die than to let someone put a new interpretation on old work.
after watching this a million time i just realized i believe that she is lipsinging to her own recording, DANG i love this song and how she sings it!!!! I get to sing this for my jury and it has helped me alot
@AJMD08 Even if this is heavy for Baroque, it's light for Norman. I think she does admirably!
So many times we hear this song from freshman mezzos or sopranos who haven't quite got the range for anything else. True, the song was written to be performed by school-age girls, but the subject matter is mature enough to invite a...well, mature voice. I love it!
@oihanen First off I would like to point out, that I have NO issues with Jessye Norman. She is one of the finest dramatic sopranos in the business! I simply have issues with her voice for this style/period of music, we must respect Purcell's vision for this aria! And as far as I'm concerned, this aria should NEVER be sung by school age girls, it is far, far to challenging! But, the dark quality of Norman's voice takes away from the clarity of the aria! This is Purcell NOT Puccini!!!!
@AJMD08 Dude. Chill. Lol. I'm typically against singers crossing fachs and genres, but for some reason I like this. I also liked her Michel Legrand album, even though that got panned a little.
Yeah, it's over-romanticized, but I think of it less as spitting in Purcell's face and more like a really good cover. The original will always be so, but the cover has something good to say, too.
@AJMD08 You're issue is with what you've read in a book about music. You're not listenening. when it comes to music there are no rules. that's what makes art different from philosophy and aesthetics.
@fizywig Although what you say is true! There is something to be said about performance practice from the period the music was composed in! I encourage you to read up on Baroque period perfor. practice! It's simply respecting what the composer intended! This is Purcell NOT Puccini! Its the same for voices like Emma Kirkby, she has a voice far to light for Verdi or Puccini! Therefore her singing an aria by Verdi would be bad form! and not to mention potentially damaging to her instrument!
@AJMD08 I cannot help but to notice your comment. I value what you say about Purcell, but honestly I think Jesse brings a magnificent rendition to the audience. In consideration ask yourself what Callas did to the true lyric Coloratura's... she put them out of business by introducing the more melodramatic voice into those roles... In fact I think it is Jesse's true mature and emotional portrayal that pleases so much.
@SoulNotes1 At the risk of sounding like a broken record..haha This is just too stylistically heavy for music composed during the Baroque Period. Call it what you may, and I must voice again, that I have NO issue with Jessye Norman! But, it is my belief that the dark quality of her voice takes away from the clarity of this beautiful aria! I would have the same opinion about a lighter voice taking on a Wagnerian Aria... It's simply not what the aria is built for.....
@AJMD08 I hear what you are saying, but perhaps it would benefit you not to listen anymore since you feel so strongly about it. I say that with all respect...I have had the same feelings about other arias on youtube being sung by voices I felt were wrong for the aria, etc., so I simply moved on. I am sort of neutral on her performance and vocal color for this aria.
@htshoward Believe me, I haven't been listening...Maybe you are unaware that every time someone "Replies" on a comment you receive an email message. I'm simply defending my earlier comments!
@AJMD08 Are you for real? This area is about a woman who is committing suicide because she can not be with the one she loves. I don't only think it is appropriate for it to be heavy, I think it brings the life to the piece that Purcell originally envisioned. The baroque period is known for a lot of elaborate and showy pieces, but elaborate and showy is not synonymous with happy and light.
@42jemini First, I encourage you to read up on Baroque Period Performance Practice. While you are right, "The baroque period is known for a lot of elaborate and showy pieces" this is not showcased so much in slow, legato arias. But, in fast coloratura, and Fioritura work. Second, Just because a voice is "light" DOES NOT mean it's only capable of singing "happy" or "light" arias. (This is a common misconception) This is simply about respect for what the composer intended!!
@SoulNotes And I wouldn't go so far as to say any true lyric coloraturas have been "put out if business" by anyone! Natalie Dessay, Beverly Sill, Mado Robin, Lily Pons are some of the most famous lyric coloraturas from past to current times.They certainly didn't/ haven't experienced any lack of work..Even after Maria Callas! Who basically destroyed her by singing roles that where out of her fach. Making everything heavy, or "melodramatic", doesn't make it opera! Style MUST be a prominent factor!
@AJMD08 Who basically destroyed her voice**** by singing roles that where out of her fach. Making everything heavy, or "melodramatic", doesn't make it opera! Style MUST be a prominent factor!
@AJMD08 : A very valid and articulate comment my friend. Out of interest, could you recommend an artist who has sang this to your liking? You obviously have a good ear.
@AJMD08 I agree with you 100% but what does it REALLY matter? It is beautiful music and a beautiful song whether it is sung by Emma Kirkby or Jessye Norman. Let us all embrace this wonderful music and be grateful that we are born into an age where we can access the internet and see such amazing artists and performances!! :)
@AJMD08 I think after so many centuries a few 'liberties' may be taken. One reason so many people hate classical music that (wrongly) they see it as stuffy. Why doggedly perform the same old pieces in the same old ways ad inf.? Isn't that approach the enemy of the creativity that bred this music and the instruments that made it possible? Stravinsky, Beethoven, Mozart, et al. didn't revolutionise music by always giving the public exactly what it expected or doing what had already been done.
@RussMoxham Personally, I happen to be an individual who finds classical music a little on the sterile side for emotion. As a matter of fact, it literally is. The classical era is noted for its use of rules rather than emotion when it comes to music.
To get some terminology straight though, this particular piece is out of the broke period which was known for how elaborate, full, emotional, and (especially) showy its music was. There is a lot more to revolutionary music than the classical era.
she has so much expression in her face. She becomes what ever she is singing about. I feel of the emotion and pain of this aria just in her eyes alone. She is a true Diva.
One of the most exquisite arias ever composed, sung as perfectly as it can be sung, in a performance that moved even this jaded professional conductor to tears.
O-M-G! Amazing. I can hardly feel my feet on the floor. I'm suspended in air by the beauty of this voice. How clear, fluid, resonant, alive! You have manifested the angel spirit; harnessed by true love of life and love itself.
I feel your essence, and embrace all that is light.
i woke up last night and the tv was running... i was about to fall asleep again when this song tickled my ears... what a moment what a twilight: the brain on standby mode and the dreamy soul wide open
Is it possible to hear you?, I guess while been a Norman fan, I will love to hear anyone who resembles her. Of course I will not be definite in my opinions...but will love to hear you as well!!!.Best regards and the best of the lucks,toi toi, in bocca luppo,break aleg,etc.
Hello, my name is Nushin Brooke Alavi. I am a 19 year old college student. I have been playing piano for 15 years. I am currently taking composition lessons at UCSD. I compose classical music. I have 11 improvisations and 4 compositions. If you please, take a look at my videos.
The eyes, the voice, the control, the musical interpretation the sheer depth of the performance. Jessye is surely a skill honed to total perfection...
Her voice is a velvet rounded gift to all of us!!!.By hearing to her, you can understand appogio,voice position, emision, projection,etc. She is one of my all time voice favorites.
What can I say?, I am a Jessye Norman fan. Bravooooo!!!!!!!!
I searched for "Jessye Norman perky" and this is the first hit. Followed closely by Erlkonig.
mmtrebuchet 5 days ago
My son was taken from me, I hope he never forgets me, my heart is broken,,
hand2gland 1 month ago 4
Quelle drôle d'idée, Didon en arbre de Noël... et qui chante plutôt bas, hélas...
On aime tant Jessye Norman, peut-être pouvait-on se passer de ce clip raté, avec orchestre presque variété ?
cied2p 1 month ago
omg she looks like opera
loooooooosah 1 month ago 2
There is a haunting beauty to this performance that I am in awe of.
MrWSherwood 1 month ago
Pour Les 4e De Maison Blanche qui regardent ça pour nos cours de Musique !!!!!
Gros Bisouuuus de Raphaëlle ! :D Viive la 4e B !!! <3333
Crapule974 1 month ago
One of the most beautiful voices around today to compliment possibly the most beautiful aria ever written, so desperate, so tragic!
OverFjell 2 months ago
Although not the best I've heard, Jessye Norman's version is much, much better than Renee Fleming's. Thanks for sharing! :)
HarmonicNature 2 months ago
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VEUILLEZ NE PAS LIRE CECI. VOUS SEREZ EMBRASSE LE VENDREDI LE PLUS PROCHE. DEMAIN SERA LE MEILLEUR JOUR DE VOTRE VIE.CEPENDANT, SI VOUS NE POSTEZ PAS CE COMMENTAIRE quelque chose de mal va vous arriver.MAINTENANT QUE VOUS AVEZ COMMENCE DE LIRE CECI, N'ARRETEZ PAS CA FAIT TROP PEUR. ENVOYEZ CA A 5 VIDEOS EN 143 MINUTES ET APPUYEZ SUR F6 ET LE NOM DE VOTRE AMOUR SECRET VA APPARAITRE SUR L'ECRAN EN GRANDES LETTRES. CA FAIT TROP PEUR PARCE QUE CA MARCHE REELEMENT
rierie65 2 months ago
Ничего более совершенного я не слышала.
Letitsia100 2 months ago
I've been to Innsbrucke last week, When i visited the swarovski crystal museum i saw this video, how wonderful sound effect in the crystal dom!
faymye19 3 months ago
Excellent!
jolugamar 3 months ago
This always makes my heart ache... :(
mynameistofu4 3 months ago
Stunning performance!
EROSGODOFGAYS 3 months ago
Linda!! Fenomenal !! BR
clauweer 3 months ago
Ok, I'm not going to diss the singing because it's great, but WTF is she wearing?
antoniac1234 4 months ago in playlist NCA
Consumate artistry: Ms. Norman is a living treasure for all of mankind. 'Nuff said.
MuseDuCafe 4 months ago
waowwwwww she s the best singer i ve seen
nigerkubra 4 months ago
Beautiful,
I look in the opéra, and it's very beautiful !!!
MrDautreyc 4 months ago
Wonderful ! How deep is this song ! .... Real...
daz3406 4 months ago
OK if I don't get Jessye Norman for Christmas Santa Claus simply doesn't exist!!! (can you hear me Santa???? :))) )
AleksandraPlamenac 4 months ago
wonderful face, wonderful eyes, wonderful Voice
maurippa 4 months ago
Indeed flawless!!!!!!!
OrgNineDragons1Pearl 4 months ago
I am floored. Beautiful. End of story.
keh0625d1 4 months ago
The most lovely rendition I have heard from this Area. Thanks for sharing this.
prince2000ful 5 months ago
The flood was here!
gamesmaster4ever 5 months ago
Flood was here.
foomboom2 5 months ago
"Ich leb' allein in meinem Himmel, in meine Liebe, in meinen Lied. Schöner gibt's nichts." (I live in my heaven, my love and my song. Nothing is more beautiful than this.) How marvelous that this spoken piece was added to this exquisite video performance.
clkallay 5 months ago 5
@clkallay If you don't add the word "alone" in your translation, than the whole thing looses its meaning and the character becomes presumputuous. Also "In meiner Liebe", because the case is dative, where feminine words take an R in the end. The R is softly spoken, that's why you missed it, I guess.
angelo1962 4 months ago
@angelo1962 The original of the quotation is from a poem by Rûckert, set by Mahler, and which Ms. Norman sings often: 'Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen' Ich leb' allein in meinem Himmel, in meinem Lieben, in meinem Lied." I live alone in my heaven, in my loving, and in my song.' Certainly applies to Dido's lament by Purcell......
NosHabebitHumus 1 month ago
@clkallay Thanks so much for the translation. I have been wondering what that meant. Really appreciate it. And yes the words are very beautiful.
AmberJewelSmiles 4 months ago
@clkallay Thanks so much for the translation. I have been wondering what that meant. Really appreciate it. And yes the words are very beautiful.
AmberJewelSmiles 4 months ago
Excellent, fantastic, sublime I have been lucky enough to see Jessye Norman perform live, wonderful experience.
MrJamest3333 5 months ago 2
Que d'émotions ! Loin des "baroqueux" soit disant puristes. Ici, c'est de l'art liryque à l'état pur. N'est-ce pas ce que recherchait Purcell? Merci Madame.
Carlounet100 6 months ago
"Remember me" breaks my heart clean into pieces
thethikboy 6 months ago 11
La voz de Jessye Norman -de soprano dramática-, hace de esta aria una de las mejores versiones.
GabrielPadecopeo 6 months ago
"Like" is not a strong enough word for this performance - it is sublime!
dianec210654 6 months ago 3
Esta musica é brutal, adoro a interpretaçao dela, adoro tudo!
14margarida 6 months ago
Thanks Pauline Elliot for introducing me to Purcell's Music...and Jessye Norman's exquisite voice.
PippaHayes1 6 months ago
The Greatest
clizete11 7 months ago
I don't usually listen to opera. I listened to this for a music appreciation class. I was really impressed/awed with the emotion and singing in this performer's face and voice. I really wanted to see the next scene where she dies - I bet it was a beautiful death scene!
christskat 7 months ago 2
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Same with me, this song was sung so beautifully I could feel the emotion in my chest, gotta love music appreciation! <3
SushiLady 7 months ago
Only a true artist can leave you spell bound...and this she did...
violinistx100 7 months ago
AMAIZING !
Hannan68 8 months ago
I truly believe Jessye Norman has the most beautiful voice there ever was, and will be for a long, long time.
yvesvangelre 8 months ago
Magic.
ASAngelo 8 months ago 3
insanecaine 8 months ago 14
she's as dignified as a turtle
SpineMusician 8 months ago in playlist Classical
Beyond words give thanks! The BEST EVER!
TheAnnafisher 9 months ago 4
Meravigliosa interpretazione. Voce calda, avvolgente, carezzevole. Grande artista !
VINCENZOSQUILLANTE51 9 months ago
why blackpeople has that voices? there must be more clasical black singers!! she is Brava!!
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Her mouth could fit tiny children. SHE IS AMAZING! As a vocal performer... WOW! As an artist... HOT DAMN DIGGITY DOG! I am a fan. Her voice pierces the ears with vibrant life and energy.
Shawnalacey12 9 months ago
Her mouth could fit tiny children. SHE IS AMAZING! As a vocal performer... WOW! As an artist... HOT DAMN DIGGITY DOG! I am a fan. Her voice pierces the ears with vibrant life and energy.
Shawnalacey12 9 months ago 2
Formidables la voix et le video! C'est impressionnant à regarder en ce moment précis, quand les descendants des Carthaginois arrivent sur les côtes de l'Europe...
teofrasto51 9 months ago
translation: 4:14 I live alone: in my heaven, in my love, in my song, this is the highest beauty ...
Unforgettable mood: reflective surrounding fits perfect with her crystal clear voice. Great art is the best way to immortality: "Remember me".
TNX!
Contextcatcher 9 months ago
Beautiful... heart-wrenching...
PRomeTHeuSaRTs 9 months ago 4
Wow. I am dumbstruck. I am going to click on her Liebestod now....I might end up a pile of ashes after that one....
rainboots23 10 months ago
AMAZING!
ScarlettOBeara 10 months ago
look at tht hand signal. M
tissetatten 10 months ago
My God!! This is the epitome of what music should be. This performance was absolutely breathtaking!! Who would dislike this??
SimplyMuzick 10 months ago
Sublime - but what's with the Gallifreyan costume? ;-)
elliekat73 10 months ago
Sublime - but what's with the Gallifreyan costume? ;-)
elliekat73 10 months ago
vonbiron 10 months ago
When I am laid in earth, may my wrongs create no trouble in thy breast.
Remember me, but... ah! Forget my fate.'
vonbiron 10 months ago
Cuando escucho esto.. no puedo describirlo con palabras, es imposible... la música, la voz ... increíble..
yayacantando 11 months ago
Is this "Dido and Aeneus: Dido's Lament"?
uhohwhoops 11 months ago 3
@uhohwhoops yeperdoo :D
violinistx100 11 months ago
@uhohwhoops indeed it is
vivaelphaba 10 months ago
@uhohwhoops Yes and no, Dido's Lament would include the recitative 'Thy Hand Belinda' that comes before this aria, so this is part of Dido's lament
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Holy Fuck. Thumbs Up.
Hybridaaron 11 months ago 2
perfect :)
Grahouu 11 months ago
Perfect intensity
Grahouu 11 months ago
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hey, Jessye, lets not kill baroque music. K, thanks :D
raincloud8 11 months ago
@raincloud8 Shame on your rediculous comment.
piccolino 11 months ago
what a strong warm voice she has. really nice for such a piece of music.
loved everything about this vid.
hjiuhfhrehui 11 months ago
fantastic
rectomaster 11 months ago
Superb voice, thats what I call talent.
fhurvhur 11 months ago
Sublime, simplement sublime! Ici, rien n'est forcé. Cette voix est d'ailleurs. Précisément. L"intensité dramatique est quasi inégalable. En effet, impossible "d'oublier". Cette voix nous enveloppe, nous emporte, nous emmène. Sa puissance est époustouflante, mais tout se passe comme si elle nous caressait. Les tensions de la partition de Purcell sont palpables. Une expérience unique.
tippi02 11 months ago
that's me when I grow up!
slashess 11 months ago
Piesa a fost inregistrata in sala muzeului Swarovski Kristalewelten din Wattens. Pe langa vocea ei uimitoare a aparut si efectul de cupola, care se vede in spate. Absolut uimitor.
electroabc 11 months ago
Simply wonderful.
lumpfish54 1 year ago
She is incredible, no matter what! But too bad I think she's lip sinking for the sake of the dramatics of filming this aestherically beautiful video.
ABOCHITO 1 year ago
@ABOCHITO its a video ofcorse shes lip sinking!
tissetatten 10 months ago
Her voice is so powerful!!!! I love it. I've searched and searched for the perfect sound as this is my favorite piece. The rendition is ok I just wish it was just a tad bit faster. Her performance was absolutly flawless!
cooldude5318 1 year ago
@cooldude5318 but this is harder because it is slower, so its even more amazing
tissetatten 10 months ago
;~; This made me cry, it's so awesome ;~;
It's beautiful!!
1990hope8 1 year ago
I insist, the best voice I've ever heard is from Jessie Norman... OMG!.. absolutely wonderful!
anabenedicto 1 year ago
DAMN THIS IS AWESOME
TerentiaWillsomethin 1 year ago
The very best rendition. I love her. I also feel suspended
quirkworks 1 year ago
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This is filmed in the Crystal Dome at the Swarovski museum in Wattens, Austria.
There is a room in which the entire song is displayed, and you can take a seat there and watch it. I was stunned when I heard her but unfortunately I couldn't stay too long and had to keep on going.
I am so glad I found the song here!
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w00tzs 1 year ago
Somebody replaced the original clip with this "sweety" and "perfectioned" Jessye and it lost somewhat of its force of voice and I have the impression it has been slowed down as speed....I am looking for the older clip....Sorry, sorry
ARABKEN 1 year ago
Explêndido!
fiordelige 1 year ago
this can change (remembre?) the life
dorotttta 1 year ago
I'm not an opera purist by any means, so with all respect to AJMD08, I find Ms. Norman's rendition of Dido's Lament one of the most breathtaking performances ever recorded.
howdidienduphere 1 year ago
Very powerful, I really enjoy her portrayal of Queen Dido. Perhaps a little more range of dynamics...not just forte. And a little too Verdi rather than Purcell... but beautiful voice. =)
StephanieLaut 1 year ago
Can't say I paticularly like the costume, but this is fantastic, just the right type of voice and just the right pace for this sublime scene. It does look like lip-sync, though. Even so, she is simply superb, comparable to Flagstad and Baker.
philipc67 1 year ago
The costume and background are beyond exquisite :)
Jefficusmagnus 1 year ago
В Австрии на сваровски были дни Бразилии эта тетенька там пела... Очень понравилось.. Снял на видео и дома смотрел .. Очень.. :)
igor122333 1 year ago
Absolutely fabulous! The last refrain was just magical.
orvtimlaw 1 year ago
So sorrowful.
jdubbari 1 year ago
this was written around 1650 a.d. how many mothers today could sing this sad lament? how many more at the end times?
prolong4291 1 year ago
the costume reflects the timelessness of the aria as well as the vision of the timelessness director.
prolong4291 1 year ago
What is up with the costume?
styrofoamsquirrel 1 year ago
¡¡¡MAGNÍFICO!!!
¡¡¡PERFECTO!!!
Remember me...
juanmacm92 1 year ago
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Mepramo1 1 year ago
Voz pura, poderosa e imponente que honra el prestigio de Purcell, no hay otra que la pudiera cantar mejor, una pieza que le calza a la perfección.
Notable.
Mepramo1 1 year ago
I just want to know how Dido got inside of that giant diamond. Don't remember that part in the Aeneid.
chickenmansenshi 1 year ago
whats it with all these 'broomstik-in-the-ass' comments about style and content.She sings it not only beautifully but perfectly too.
megashoo 1 year ago
I agree that the color of her voice is not quite appropriate for this style. Nonetheless it is really good. I expected much worse.
nabdel07 1 year ago
I hate opera snobs. I think this is why more people aren't into it. I guess it's better to let the genre die than to let someone put a new interpretation on old work.
IrisMG 1 year ago 3
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IrisMG 1 year ago
Amazing!
bhaktajose 1 year ago
after watching this a million time i just realized i believe that she is lipsinging to her own recording, DANG i love this song and how she sings it!!!! I get to sing this for my jury and it has helped me alot
goldie1102 1 year ago
Wow! This is HEAVY!......... Not to mention completely contrary to any Baroque period performance practice! Strauss and Wagner are really her thing!
AJMD08 1 year ago 5
@AJMD08 Even if this is heavy for Baroque, it's light for Norman. I think she does admirably!
So many times we hear this song from freshman mezzos or sopranos who haven't quite got the range for anything else. True, the song was written to be performed by school-age girls, but the subject matter is mature enough to invite a...well, mature voice. I love it!
oihanen 1 year ago 3
@oihanen First off I would like to point out, that I have NO issues with Jessye Norman. She is one of the finest dramatic sopranos in the business! I simply have issues with her voice for this style/period of music, we must respect Purcell's vision for this aria! And as far as I'm concerned, this aria should NEVER be sung by school age girls, it is far, far to challenging! But, the dark quality of Norman's voice takes away from the clarity of the aria! This is Purcell NOT Puccini!!!!
AJMD08 1 year ago 2
@AJMD08 Dude. Chill. Lol. I'm typically against singers crossing fachs and genres, but for some reason I like this. I also liked her Michel Legrand album, even though that got panned a little.
Yeah, it's over-romanticized, but I think of it less as spitting in Purcell's face and more like a really good cover. The original will always be so, but the cover has something good to say, too.
oihanen 1 year ago
@oihanen I'm pretty sure that's what I just said. haha!
AJMD08 1 year ago
@AJMD08 You're issue is with what you've read in a book about music. You're not listenening. when it comes to music there are no rules. that's what makes art different from philosophy and aesthetics.
fizywig 1 year ago
@fizywig Although what you say is true! There is something to be said about performance practice from the period the music was composed in! I encourage you to read up on Baroque period perfor. practice! It's simply respecting what the composer intended! This is Purcell NOT Puccini! Its the same for voices like Emma Kirkby, she has a voice far to light for Verdi or Puccini! Therefore her singing an aria by Verdi would be bad form! and not to mention potentially damaging to her instrument!
AJMD08 1 year ago
@fizywig hmmm, good point. could be.
htshoward 1 year ago
@AJMD08 I cannot help but to notice your comment. I value what you say about Purcell, but honestly I think Jesse brings a magnificent rendition to the audience. In consideration ask yourself what Callas did to the true lyric Coloratura's... she put them out of business by introducing the more melodramatic voice into those roles... In fact I think it is Jesse's true mature and emotional portrayal that pleases so much.
SoulNotes1 1 year ago 2
@SoulNotes1 At the risk of sounding like a broken record..haha This is just too stylistically heavy for music composed during the Baroque Period. Call it what you may, and I must voice again, that I have NO issue with Jessye Norman! But, it is my belief that the dark quality of her voice takes away from the clarity of this beautiful aria! I would have the same opinion about a lighter voice taking on a Wagnerian Aria... It's simply not what the aria is built for.....
AJMD08 1 year ago
@AJMD08 I hear what you are saying, but perhaps it would benefit you not to listen anymore since you feel so strongly about it. I say that with all respect...I have had the same feelings about other arias on youtube being sung by voices I felt were wrong for the aria, etc., so I simply moved on. I am sort of neutral on her performance and vocal color for this aria.
htshoward 1 year ago
@htshoward Believe me, I haven't been listening...Maybe you are unaware that every time someone "Replies" on a comment you receive an email message. I'm simply defending my earlier comments!
AJMD08 1 year ago
@AJMD08 Okay...point taken. I feel the same way about other singers. I just reply and no longer listen. Be well.
htshoward 1 year ago
@AJMD08 Are you for real? This area is about a woman who is committing suicide because she can not be with the one she loves. I don't only think it is appropriate for it to be heavy, I think it brings the life to the piece that Purcell originally envisioned. The baroque period is known for a lot of elaborate and showy pieces, but elaborate and showy is not synonymous with happy and light.
42jemini 3 months ago
@42jemini First, I encourage you to read up on Baroque Period Performance Practice. While you are right, "The baroque period is known for a lot of elaborate and showy pieces" this is not showcased so much in slow, legato arias. But, in fast coloratura, and Fioritura work. Second, Just because a voice is "light" DOES NOT mean it's only capable of singing "happy" or "light" arias. (This is a common misconception) This is simply about respect for what the composer intended!!
AJMD08 2 months ago
@SoulNotes And I wouldn't go so far as to say any true lyric coloraturas have been "put out if business" by anyone! Natalie Dessay, Beverly Sill, Mado Robin, Lily Pons are some of the most famous lyric coloraturas from past to current times.They certainly didn't/ haven't experienced any lack of work..Even after Maria Callas! Who basically destroyed her by singing roles that where out of her fach. Making everything heavy, or "melodramatic", doesn't make it opera! Style MUST be a prominent factor!
AJMD08 1 year ago
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@AJMD08 Who basically destroyed her voice**** by singing roles that where out of her fach. Making everything heavy, or "melodramatic", doesn't make it opera! Style MUST be a prominent factor!
AJMD08 1 year ago
@AJMD08 : A very valid and articulate comment my friend. Out of interest, could you recommend an artist who has sang this to your liking? You obviously have a good ear.
triggsy80 1 year ago
@triggsy80 Emma Kirkby, famous for her performances of early music.
AJMD08 1 year ago
@AJMD08 I agree with you 100% but what does it REALLY matter? It is beautiful music and a beautiful song whether it is sung by Emma Kirkby or Jessye Norman. Let us all embrace this wonderful music and be grateful that we are born into an age where we can access the internet and see such amazing artists and performances!! :)
neppirasrj 1 year ago
@AJMD08 I think after so many centuries a few 'liberties' may be taken. One reason so many people hate classical music that (wrongly) they see it as stuffy. Why doggedly perform the same old pieces in the same old ways ad inf.? Isn't that approach the enemy of the creativity that bred this music and the instruments that made it possible? Stravinsky, Beethoven, Mozart, et al. didn't revolutionise music by always giving the public exactly what it expected or doing what had already been done.
RussMoxham 1 year ago 19
@RussMoxham excellent point even though it is still breathtaking when done this beautifully.
clarod52 6 months ago
@RussMoxham Personally, I happen to be an individual who finds classical music a little on the sterile side for emotion. As a matter of fact, it literally is. The classical era is noted for its use of rules rather than emotion when it comes to music.
To get some terminology straight though, this particular piece is out of the broke period which was known for how elaborate, full, emotional, and (especially) showy its music was. There is a lot more to revolutionary music than the classical era.
42jemini 3 months ago
And to anyone replying to my previous comment, I do realize that I miss spelled "baroque".
42jemini 3 months ago
@AJMD08 Are you kidding? Norman's voice is fluid as this piece was intended. Its flawlessly done. She's the master for this period piece.
shereesemaynard 1 year ago 43
@shereesemaynard SHE, can't be the master, no matter how good SHE is. She certainly is a genius of a singer and has a masterfull command of her art.
thirlestanelodge2 3 months ago
@oihanen Definately NOT a song for school age girls...far too deep and passionate!!
neppirasrj 1 year ago
This performance by Jessye Norman is quite exquisite and the emotion she brings to the aria is beyond comparison..... Love it.
nfsutton 1 year ago
she has so much expression in her face. She becomes what ever she is singing about. I feel of the emotion and pain of this aria just in her eyes alone. She is a true Diva.
derder7633 1 year ago
Yes, the Great Jessye Norman is still living and singing!!!
newprodigy8 1 year ago
@TheUntitledHead I think she's still alive?
rebeckery 1 year ago
What an awesome voice! Excellent!
mosaic05 1 year ago
Dedicated to Shana !!
rustablejan 1 year ago
Oh my god was this awesome! I feel as if she is ruling a mysterious land and everyone is following her to heaven. Beautiful.
devileaterinthahowse 1 year ago
Amazing!
richard5220 1 year ago
One of the most exquisite arias ever composed, sung as perfectly as it can be sung, in a performance that moved even this jaded professional conductor to tears.
realmusicman2007 1 year ago 2
I promise, I will remember You!
chrizosthemis 1 year ago 2
O-M-G! Amazing. I can hardly feel my feet on the floor. I'm suspended in air by the beauty of this voice. How clear, fluid, resonant, alive! You have manifested the angel spirit; harnessed by true love of life and love itself.
I feel your essence, and embrace all that is light.
wendy1037 1 year ago 31
The voice is like a silk , i want to cry when i listen her voice !
85Fury 1 year ago
I can't choose. Kirkby or Norman. Well they both are wonderful, but completely different. Impossible to compare !
PatateRoussoiste 1 year ago
@PatateRoussoiste tough choice but i am partial to Ms. Norman!
MsMaureen07 1 year ago
i woke up last night and the tv was running... i was about to fall asleep again when this song tickled my ears... what a moment what a twilight: the brain on standby mode and the dreamy soul wide open
dancelotski 1 year ago
@dancelotski beautiful sentiment
MsMaureen07 1 year ago
Una delle più belle arie da melodramma, per una delle migliori interpreti di sempre.
violao2000 1 year ago
Beautiful, moving and unforgettable. I love this Jessye.
richard5220 1 year ago
Wonderful-
qattili 1 year ago
¡Increíble!.Alcanza la perfección.Muy difícil de superar.Acaso,la versión mejor subida en Youtube.
paradoxicus 1 year ago
Almost makes you look forward to your own Funeral.....
magisterludi92103a 1 year ago
Thy hand belinda.... Beauty? Laid in earth... good gods,,,
Aerdrigh1 1 year ago
Thy hand belinda....
Aerdrigh1 1 year ago
what is she saying at the end?
vmarshall51 1 year ago
@vmarshall51 She says:
"Ich leb' allein in meinem Himmel,
In meinem Lieben, in meinem Lied!" - Schöner gibt's nicht!
It's from a poem by Friedrich Rückert, set to music by Gustav Mahler. Translated:
"I live alone in my heaven,
in my love, in my song!" - There's nothing more beautiful!
claudeghe 1 year ago
she made me love opera
NanaGagua 1 year ago
Is it possible to hear you?, I guess while been a Norman fan, I will love to hear anyone who resembles her. Of course I will not be definite in my opinions...but will love to hear you as well!!!.Best regards and the best of the lucks,toi toi, in bocca luppo,break aleg,etc.
tenorschofield 1 year ago
this is a beautiful set...quite original i feel for dido
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nbalavi 1 year ago
Unbelievable.
Butterflyogini27 1 year ago
Her voice is smoother than silk.... Truly a masterpiece.
LadyShadeOfShadows 1 year ago
The eyes, the voice, the control, the musical interpretation the sheer depth of the performance. Jessye is surely a skill honed to total perfection...
Seabirdifly 1 year ago
I'm getting dizzy...
limerickguy123 1 year ago
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limerickguy123 1 year ago
so beautiful
tjbritt13 1 year ago
Her voice is a velvet rounded gift to all of us!!!.By hearing to her, you can understand appogio,voice position, emision, projection,etc. She is one of my all time voice favorites.
What can I say?, I am a Jessye Norman fan. Bravooooo!!!!!!!!
tenorschofield 1 year ago
@tenorschofield I agree with you so much .....My coach and teacher said I sound just like her ...Now I wish that I was still in New York....