Ombra Mai Fu "Xerxes" by Kathleen Ferrier オンブラ・マイ・フ なつかしい木陰

Ombra mai fu,
Di vegetabile,
Cara ed amabile,
Soave piu?

ラルゴ
Largo
作曲　G.F.ヘンデル
　G.F.Handel
独唱（Contralto）カスリーン フェリアー
　Kathleen Ferrier
管弦楽　ロンドン交響楽団
　London Symphony Orchestra
指揮　マルコム サージェント
　Malcolm Sargent
AR.12344 DECCA K.2135

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• Largo
• Xerxes
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[lozzarus]

If you think this was good, listen to her recording of it issued on cd by Pearl - Kathleen Ferrier and Friends.The interpretation is better and the tempo just a smidgin faster (4.29 as opposed to 4.39).The voice was in superb condition and

has a more sublimely mellifluous quality to it than on the YouTube version in my opinion.

[anonymat21]

Dear lozzarus,

This playback time is almost the same as Decca's CD.

According to Decca's CD that is same recording, the recording time is 4 minutes and 38 seconds, not 29 seconds.

I think that the Pearl's playback time is shorter than original recording's.

[heasmans]

I still think that this rendition is just about the best I've ever heard.

Have you heard the Bjorling version?

If anybody knows where I can find the Louise Homer recording of the same, made in 1917, I be most grateful to know. I think it comes in a close second.

[anonymat21]

Dear heasmans,

No, I have not heard the Bjorling version.

[heasmans]

If you'd care to let me have your e-mail address I'll send you an MP3 file of the Bjorling version.

Stuart

[anonymat21]

Dear heasmans,

Thank you for your proposal.

But , I do not need it.

[Lohengrin]

K Ferrier belongs to the Divine

[OlDoinyo]

There are quite a few versions of this piece (in all vocal registers) on YT. This one gets my vote for best female version. It makes a fascinating contrast with Yoshikazu Mera's: the latter rendition sounds serenely celestial, whereas this perfomance is worldly, brim-full of weary humanity.

[kasha1932]

Such a voice! Miss Ferrier sings with such deep sadness and passion that I cry listening to her...I don't think we have anyone today with such a very strong, yet sweet voice. I do enjoy it very, very much. thanks You Tube for allowing this to be posted...otherwise people like me would never , ever know such a voice existed. Sing with the angels, Mis Ferrier. BRAVA!

[ALEXISVASSILIEV]

Oui c'est une voix qui fait pleurer. Merci Joele! AV

[CanadaPisces]

Glorious singing by one of the greatest contraltos! Thank you anonymat21 for posting this wonderful recording!

[136Graham]

Absolutely the best rendition of this too often mangled piece

[Wisterialodge]

I am not a expert on classical music but this voice and this piece could serve as an anthem for the entire universe

[jhb134]

@lozzarus - You're probably right, and Ms. Ferrier could do LITTLE, if any, wrong ... in her entire, short-lived career. Marian Anderson, Dame Clara Butt, Ernestine Schumann-Heink and a few others were in her class, as contraltos, but Kathleen's voice had a unique timbre and DELIVERY, to set it-apart from others. Thanks!

[88Ed1962]

Again, a voice that we can't compare to anyone today. so rich and beautiful. almost a forgotten gem. thanks for posting.

[Krulasek33]

Che bella voce !