This is b-Flat in baroque tuning, which is a half tone lower than modern tuning. And a is a half tone below b-flat.
Remarkable how she changes between legato and staccato in the coloratura passages; a demonstration of what a miracle a perfect baroque technique is. I am quite sure we have to thank the director for the slow tempo.
Very lovely. She does this a full step lower than typically -- it's in A vs B flat. I like this pace -- it gives the aria a very different feel. I have to say, it feels more like Handel at this tempo, although usually done faster.
Il parait que Haendel avait fait chanter l'air a Alcina (au lieu de Morgana) dans ses représentations de 1736. C'est peut-etre pour cette raison que Gauvin a repris l'air. Sinon a l'origine l'air est destiné a Morgana, qui est la soeur de Alcina. Je suis d'accord que c'est tres trop lourd et lent....
This brought tears to my eyes :)
Autumnwalk2 4 weeks ago
This is b-Flat in baroque tuning, which is a half tone lower than modern tuning. And a is a half tone below b-flat.
Remarkable how she changes between legato and staccato in the coloratura passages; a demonstration of what a miracle a perfect baroque technique is. I am quite sure we have to thank the director for the slow tempo.
CaraPhilos 1 month ago
I like Gauvin'c voice but she is too heavy .. she should study more coloratura and be lighter!
MisterPapageno 1 month ago
The purity of that first B-flat gave me chills! So awesome! What a beautiful voice... I am definitely going to look up more from this singer.
AgnesRegina 2 months ago
Very lovely. She does this a full step lower than typically -- it's in A vs B flat. I like this pace -- it gives the aria a very different feel. I have to say, it feels more like Handel at this tempo, although usually done faster.
mariannamouse 4 months ago
Il parait que Haendel avait fait chanter l'air a Alcina (au lieu de Morgana) dans ses représentations de 1736. C'est peut-etre pour cette raison que Gauvin a repris l'air. Sinon a l'origine l'air est destiné a Morgana, qui est la soeur de Alcina. Je suis d'accord que c'est tres trop lourd et lent....
dardanustr1 5 months ago
Belle voix et grande artiste mais trop lent et trop lourd! miss battle est insurpassable de classe dans cet aria!
glpb24 6 months ago
even if the tempo is a little slower... it will still be an excellent performance.
bogdancomm 6 months ago
first time i hear her sing, she left a strong impressed on me. Very nice color of voice !
gwenouille1 6 months ago
I had the privilege of singing Handel with Ms. Gauvin some years ago. Brava!
andrewbgarland 8 months ago