@KatherineXIX - I see your point, Katherine ... but I don't think a slower tempo would've gained anything. Possibly, Schiotz's bright, sharp intonation might seem too drawn-out, at the slower tempo. I'm just glad to have this example of the Dane, in anything! He's still sorely missed, after half a century.
@jhb134 It's NOT really an opinion thing, though - Mozart wanted this "andante cantabile," and this is at least allegretto. It just sounds rushed, like they want to get the aria over with as quickly as possible. I'm all for avoiding "languid" tempi, but not this far in the other direction. It's a shame, because he has a beautiful voice and most likely the breath control to take it at the tempo Mozart specified.
@KatherineXIX - Simply because Schiotz and certain other singers could make their interpretations WORK, even at quick tempos. Every inflection and tone is secure, and the entire aria benefits from NOT taken at a languid pace .. using the discipline of Schiotz and orchestra in the best manner/way, possible. .. Opinions only.
I have only just discovered this amazing man and his wonderful voice. Superb rendition of this lovely aria. My favorite as well as Luigi Alva. Thanks for posting.
Beautiful, but too fast!
GermanOperaSinger 1 year ago
What a fantastic voice and interpretation - new to me!
neelsdp1 1 year ago
@KatherineXIX - I see your point, Katherine ... but I don't think a slower tempo would've gained anything. Possibly, Schiotz's bright, sharp intonation might seem too drawn-out, at the slower tempo. I'm just glad to have this example of the Dane, in anything! He's still sorely missed, after half a century.
jhb134 1 year ago
@jhb134 It's NOT really an opinion thing, though - Mozart wanted this "andante cantabile," and this is at least allegretto. It just sounds rushed, like they want to get the aria over with as quickly as possible. I'm all for avoiding "languid" tempi, but not this far in the other direction. It's a shame, because he has a beautiful voice and most likely the breath control to take it at the tempo Mozart specified.
KatherineXIX 1 year ago
@KatherineXIX - Simply because Schiotz and certain other singers could make their interpretations WORK, even at quick tempos. Every inflection and tone is secure, and the entire aria benefits from NOT taken at a languid pace .. using the discipline of Schiotz and orchestra in the best manner/way, possible. .. Opinions only.
jhb134 1 year ago
So effortlessly beautiful!
A thank you from Norway to Denmark, for producing this singer!!!
CFLHB 2 years ago
Why so fast?
KatherineXIX 2 years ago
Tempo is too fast...this piece needs to breathe, to unfold like a flower.
RossiniSoprano 3 years ago
I have only just discovered this amazing man and his wonderful voice. Superb rendition of this lovely aria. My favorite as well as Luigi Alva. Thanks for posting.
reeljigging 3 years ago
the sweetest rendition of this lovely aria, I have ever heard.
Daisy4dk 3 years ago