Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Glyndebourne 1990 Countess' aria Dove sono

[diuscorvus]

I'm a huge fan of this performance. The way she attacks the sustained notes in the aria is wonderful - a really frank way of singing, in the manner that Callas advocated for Mozart. And the whole ending is so inspiring.

[XPRT10R]

Wonderful vocal production. Very high school and excellent italian diction.

[Xgamer7755]

That was a lot better than I expected, it is a fine addition to Rossini's Barber of Seville.

I agree with blu, though, it's really strange to see her look so intently into the camera, it makes no sense.

Amazingly sung, though, I can't imagine how she could sing like that even sitting down.

$17 for a 3-cd set? Is that US dollars? That's incredible, you can hardly get one cd for $17.

[tenore23]

Yes, telatc has reissued some of their Mozart recordings for $17 and they are well worth it:

Cosi with Felicity Lott and Jerry Hadley

Don Giovanni with Bo Skovus and Cristine Brewer

Nozze with Carol Vaness and Nucia Focile

Zauberflote with Jerry Hadley and Barbara Hendricks (In my opinion the weaker set)

[Federicopera]

I like her Elsa as well. A very focused and vivid artist. She is very alert, she knows how to give different colours to the words she sings, very commendable!!

[blu81]

beautiful rendition.. sounds so fresh and love her ornamentation choices. I'm in a Figaro production this fall and our director forwarded this link. :) Thank you.

I don't know if this was an actual live performance or re-staged for video release but I feel like the camera gets a bit into the action. I wish she didn't look straight on to the camera... this is her talking to herself not to someone.

[tenore23]

Then I hope you have bought the Telarc Nozze with Mackerras conducting, as it is wonderfully ornamented and beautifully sung. It is also only 17.00 for a 3-CD set. The Rene Jacobs recording is a little too on the expensive (and snooty) side, but it is also a good source for possible ornamentation.

[tenore23]

Interesting, her voice left me cold. She does do a good job...

[iankw2000]

I agree her voice is beautifull too!

[bradoperaman]

beautiful