This is lovely, hearty singing. As to rules about whether he's supposed to be "smiling during this one," I think that's simply bizarre. First of all, it is hard to sing this piece without smiling. Second, he is making music, and that feels good. Third, who ever said you can't smile during a Sanct...
I agree with Overthemoo. I am a big fan of Dessay. I think she is the Callas of her generation: the greatest acting singer of the day, despite not having the best technique of all current singers. As much as I adore her, I suspect her voice may indeed not last as long as it might have done. I hav...
All those contortions and odd tongue positions ultimately didn't work for her. Her voice got smaller and smaller, and eventually nearly disappeared. I don't even know whether she's still singing. This does sound gorgeous, but it's hard to watch.
This is lovely, hearty singing. As to rules about whether he's supposed to be "smiling during this one," I think that's simply bizarre. First of all, it is hard to sing this piece without smiling. Second, he is making music, and that feels good. Third, who ever said you can't smile during a Sanct...