Gruberova - Candide

Too bad you've never heard Barbara Cook's singing this aria in the original Bernstein show. It's the standard by which all these later songsters should be judged.  Viva Ms. Cook!

I'm sorry. I've watched about ten versions and nothing, absolutely NOTHING compares to Kristen Chenowith. Nothing! She is the best hands down.

Chenowith is certainly marvelous and the reigning queen of Broadway. Nobody on Broadway can match her coloratura and I never tire of watching and hearing her Glitter And Be Gay. However, she plays a great deal of the role for broad comedy. I'm unsure if Bernstein would approve. Others do it differently, but equally well, without that approach. I enjoy hearing Sumi Jo and Natalie Dessay.

Don't forget Diana Damrau! But as much as I love Kristen and others, I agree with 11777..... that Barabar Cook is still the gold standard!

dreadful

to me she looks like a singin owl...

Just ridiculous! She is looking like a clown, to say the least ! Don't Compare her with Ms.Sutherland!! That one has CLASS ! This is a cheap copy not knowing even the english language....and those mushy, unclear Runs .Minus 10

I love Mme. Gruberova's lyrical interpretation. Bernstein snatched Cunegonde out of Strauss, Jr's pocket and placed her in mid 20th century opera. There is certainly a place for a Fledermaus-like interpretation of Cunegonde sung in 19th century Romantic Operetta style. Lovely...

Very funny!

I do beleieve madame Gruberova doesn'y spreak enough good english to put the right words on the music, the voice is too creamy and eastern to be considered as possible for that music. She is a good performer but her voice is not phonogenic enough to give for example what madame Dessay or Anderson do give to this aria. Has Anna Moffo recorded this aria???? because she was the perfect mix between english and italian.