@anzolettilino But of course SHE IS Serra!!!!!!!!!! Who else could be?????? And she is THE REAL QUEEN!!! My comment goes to those that prefer the very good but -in my opinion- much less classy Damrau.
OK - Saw her at Covent Garden in the role 25 years ago. Sorry but most modern trained top sopranos can do a pretty good stand and sing rendition of these two difficult arias nowadays. Look at Diana Damrau's video to see how a top singing and acting talent can actually make the words mean something even to a non german speaker.
è fantastica!! è precisissima in tutto ed ha stile e compostezza.. mentre la damrau non è molto precisa ed è molto poco composta.. Luciana Serra è favolosa!!
I have listened to Serra and Damrau and am more convinced by Serra. I f ind the direction better and prefer the faster tempo. THe Act 2 aria is Damrau's province.
Yeah, this is a great performance of this incredibly catchy aria - so far this is the only one that I think compares with Dessay (especially her 2001 performance).
Scusate, ma c'è qualcuno che ha il coraggio di paragonare la Damrau coi suoi suoni metallici a quella meraviglia di suono e di tecnica che era la voce della Serra? Ma scherziamo!? Parlatemi della Deutekom, della Moser, se proprio volete fare paragoni credibili, non dell'ultima starletta del momento sospinta a gonfie vele dalla pubblicità delle case discografiche.
Not so quick. Diana has trouble pronouncing her the "i" and "e" vowels clearly when singing, and she cuts off many of the consonants at the end of the words. For example, she sings something like "Nuhma mah" instead of "nimmer mehr." Don't just assume that she has good diction because it's her native language. If you want perfect German for the Königin der Nacht, try Natalie Dessay instead (even though she's French). Her German is perfect.
@cempahuite Diana was not being happy she was showing a crazed expression smile, because the queen is kind of crazy, you just don't know much about acting
Not evil enought xd, but yet awesome :D
Cactuar0371 1 week ago
she also inspires a big respect.
lucidstorm123 1 week ago
She is the best so far in this role.
lucidstorm123 1 week ago
quel pollice verso può significare soltanto la totale mancanza di anima....!!!!!!!
nikicover 1 month ago
sublime voce, agilità splendida.....
nikicover 1 month ago
meravigliosa..........
nikicover 1 month ago
I love the Kung Fu stance at 4:35. She preceded "The Matrix".
iczerman 4 months ago
Although she's not my favourite soprano, the way she performs scales is fantastic! :)
MrDajx 4 months ago
simplemente la mejor
manuelnatanael1 6 months ago
me encanta la coloratura de Serra, es bellísima, pero el rol en general lo prefiero por Diana Damrau...
luisalandaeta 6 months ago
I like Diana Damrau's better; however, I like Luciana at 4:37-5:03 better than Diana's version.
jazzerjoon 6 months ago
waoo she is a laser beam!!
miguelvenuti 6 months ago
where is the microphone? Dov'è il microfono? ¿Dónde está el micrófono?
mephistophelico 9 months ago
I prefer Serra. By far.
sirdicaudore 9 months ago
@sirdicaudore she is serra!
anzolettilino 9 months ago
@anzolettilino But of course SHE IS Serra!!!!!!!!!! Who else could be?????? And she is THE REAL QUEEN!!! My comment goes to those that prefer the very good but -in my opinion- much less classy Damrau.
sirdicaudore 9 months ago
My gosh... Esto es increíble... Braaviisiimoo..!
Aurenys 10 months ago 3
This is absolutely fantastic.
Haaglander 1 year ago
OK - Saw her at Covent Garden in the role 25 years ago. Sorry but most modern trained top sopranos can do a pretty good stand and sing rendition of these two difficult arias nowadays. Look at Diana Damrau's video to see how a top singing and acting talent can actually make the words mean something even to a non german speaker.
jgadd1994 1 year ago
@jgadd1994 For me being german I find Damrau a bit too over the top "listen how good i am in interpretation"... less would be more.
mrlammermoor 1 year ago
Che meraviglia!!
antoilmitico95 1 year ago 3
è fantastica!! è precisissima in tutto ed ha stile e compostezza.. mentre la damrau non è molto precisa ed è molto poco composta.. Luciana Serra è favolosa!!
antoilmitico95 1 year ago 3
I have listened to Serra and Damrau and am more convinced by Serra. I f ind the direction better and prefer the faster tempo. THe Act 2 aria is Damrau's province.
milizakorjus 1 year ago
Ya know what? Screw Pamina...
zonQe 1 year ago 4
THe coloratura part was amazing!!! SO clear...but the rest of the aria...mmmm
MilDarkAngel 1 year ago
@MilDarkAngely bravo/brava!
Vincenzo2010an 1 year ago
Du vinaigre !!!
Rigoletto2010 1 year ago
My fave performer of this aria. Such a crystal-clear voice!!! Real coloratura soprano.
I guess Damrau is too heavy..
StupidFoolLady 1 year ago 4
@StupidFoolLady
Queen of the Night is meant to be heavier than this.. Diana Damrau has it right. This woman's voice is too light for this role.
itshopkittens 8 months ago
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Luciana Serra is the best one to this role... and in Olympia too!
Damrau is really good, but not better than Luciana in any aspect!
Thiagomorangonni1990 1 year ago
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Luciana Serra is the best one to this role... and in Olympia too!
Damrau is really good, but not better than Luciana in any aspect!
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nanothi19 1 year ago
das ist die konigin der nacht , brava!
Vincenzo2010an 1 year ago
sie ist die beste!!
really, she's awesome, I LOVE her voice
Brava!
KriBlackRoson 1 year ago
the best o zittre nicht ever!
dome7th 1 year ago 2
The best koenigin ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PaulaVanegas81 1 year ago
la differenza molto grande! damrau e migliore.
Nbtn86 1 year ago
astonish...
Ocaristo 1 year ago
Personally I didn't like this production of Die Zauberflote. The singers were good, but it was kinda "stale" when it comes to set and costumes.
violinistx100 1 year ago
:O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O :O
dhfjal 2 years ago
Oh my gosh... this woman is not real... cannot be! Perfect.
Luizajarske 2 years ago 3
Yeah, this is a great performance of this incredibly catchy aria - so far this is the only one that I think compares with Dessay (especially her 2001 performance).
dionysosin2012 2 years ago
Scusate, ma c'è qualcuno che ha il coraggio di paragonare la Damrau coi suoi suoni metallici a quella meraviglia di suono e di tecnica che era la voce della Serra? Ma scherziamo!? Parlatemi della Deutekom, della Moser, se proprio volete fare paragoni credibili, non dell'ultima starletta del momento sospinta a gonfie vele dalla pubblicità delle case discografiche.
dessayfan 2 years ago
@dessayfan mai stata tanto daccordo con qualcuno!!!!! =)
11Believer 2 years ago
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gotterdammerung0 2 years ago
Absolutely wonderful, she is one of my favorite Queen of the night together with Moser and Popp.
fairlytaleofnewyork 2 years ago
J'ai jamais vue des vocalises aussi claire !!!! J'adore :)
CrAzy4Muziic 2 years ago
la meilleure sans aucun doute et bien loin devant toute les autres !!
tattounxx 2 years ago
al metropolitan è stata super brava!
VINCENZO3002 2 years ago
la version de cristina deutekom me convence mas
vtigres 2 years ago
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VINCENZO3002 2 years ago
Don't compare her with Diana Damrau.
AND Don't insult Damrau.!
in my opinion, diana did well in this role actually.
maybe lots of people will agree my thinking.
you know, all the singers should be judged by their SINGING
NOT ACTING u know,
and DIana acted well actually!
and also she can speak German clearly because Geran is her native language.
for this reason, Damrau is better than everyone in this role.
Anika4Love 2 years ago
Not so quick. Diana has trouble pronouncing her the "i" and "e" vowels clearly when singing, and she cuts off many of the consonants at the end of the words. For example, she sings something like "Nuhma mah" instead of "nimmer mehr." Don't just assume that she has good diction because it's her native language. If you want perfect German for the Königin der Nacht, try Natalie Dessay instead (even though she's French). Her German is perfect.
dougbalt 2 years ago
Talk about an entrance!
bruceagogox 2 years ago
Assintam a ópera todo via Met NY, no seu computador / Watch the hole play in your computer by Met NY
pdomett 2 years ago
la adoro! la coloritura è impeccabile! grande luciana
castelsantangelo 2 years ago 19
grande Luciana Serra GRANDISSIMA
emila1103 2 years ago 18
great luciana!!!!
poupounakis 3 years ago 2
perfect hight note
tattounxx 3 years ago 2
This is such a beautiful renedition. However, I do prefer Diana Dimrau in this role but that's just personal preferance.
OperaGIRL777 3 years ago 4
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I prefer Damrau too. Serra is not at her best here.
GermanOperaSinger 3 years ago
What are you people talking about? Damrau can't hold a candle to Serra in this role, especially this recording...
hillevifan 3 years ago 4
You're damn right!
LArrancatrice 3 years ago
Diana did not show her sadness
cempahuite 2 years ago 2
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VINCENZO3002 2 years ago
@GermanOperaSinger Luciana seems sad,but damru seems happy and the high tones Luciana make them wow.Damru not so good
cempahuite 1 year ago
@cempahuite Diana was not being happy she was showing a crazed expression smile, because the queen is kind of crazy, you just don't know much about acting
keriah17 1 year ago
@GermanOperaSinger Serra is absolutely the best. There is no comparison with Diana Damrau. Serra is the best queen of the night, ever.
mephistophelico 9 months ago