Wow .. that is some VERY crisp clear coloratura .. puts most mezzos who sing this aria to shame. If the syncopation were a bit less "floppy" this would actually be perfect :0)
@gabohuaroc Where is their evidence that tenors sang the role of Ariodante? I've always wanted to sing the arias for Ariodante, especially Scherza Infida, but I never knew it would be authentic to do so! I'd really appreciate it if you could tell me where you found this out :) Thanks!
@jgadd1994 The role was indeed sung by a tenor in some performances during Händel's life, without orchestration changes. Besides, this aria was used for the tenor role in Poro, and in another opera i don't remember right now. Check authorized bibliography.
No I didn't get this either. If Handel had meant this to be sung by a tenor he would have scored it for one. Bostridge is an exceptional singer but I thought the days of tenors appropriating Handels' songs for higher voice were gone forever.
Wow .. that is some VERY crisp clear coloratura .. puts most mezzos who sing this aria to shame. If the syncopation were a bit less "floppy" this would actually be perfect :0)
PrimaRagazza 3 months ago
@gabohuaroc Where is their evidence that tenors sang the role of Ariodante? I've always wanted to sing the arias for Ariodante, especially Scherza Infida, but I never knew it would be authentic to do so! I'd really appreciate it if you could tell me where you found this out :) Thanks!
thekingofthehighCs 6 months ago
@jgadd1994 The role was indeed sung by a tenor in some performances during Händel's life, without orchestration changes. Besides, this aria was used for the tenor role in Poro, and in another opera i don't remember right now. Check authorized bibliography.
gabohuaroc 8 months ago
Probably the best male version of all interpretations - congratulation!
Tigermuc 8 months ago 2
No I didn't get this either. If Handel had meant this to be sung by a tenor he would have scored it for one. Bostridge is an exceptional singer but I thought the days of tenors appropriating Handels' songs for higher voice were gone forever.
jgadd1994 10 months ago
Just brilliant!
None opf the register or timbre changes are inappropriate or accidental.
Bravissimo, IB.
1401JSC 1 year ago
It's hard to know what to say about this. I think I like it. It is certainly technically very good.
rix657 1 year ago