Uploaded by NubianKingofHearts on Mar 3, 2007
Audio Only of Mezzo Soprano Denyce Graves singing two arias from Henry Purcell's Dido & Aeneas. First Thy Hand, Belinda then Dido's Lament.
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No matter what, Denyce Graves has a truly gorgeous voice!
1 year ago 3
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Denyce has a beautiful voice and she sounds great. It's something about the way Jessye did sang this song. I like Jessye's version better.
4 years ago 2
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For me.. this is AMAZING.. i like the turn she put on it..
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Of course you can use vibrato in this piece! Look at the great Leontyne, she certainly uses vibrato in this aria and no one can touch her
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Beautiful tone. Beautiful phrasing and unique ornaments. And yes, she sings with a vibrato. Thank you, Ms. Graves for your wonderful gift...
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@khamikins i think i saw it just recently
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@pharrisbaritone Did you find it??? I would be SO excited if you did
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A lot of you all's comments sounds very stupid. So Mrs. graves is supposed to totally change her technique and ignore her "natural" tone to fit what other "think" they know what this piece is supposed to sound like??? Wrong, Mrs. Graves has a powerful full-tones voice and it fits very well with the emotion felt in this aria.
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this may be too much for you here on youtube, but in a large theater, it would work.
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i love it could i be taught
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There was a Jessye Norman rendition that has now sadly been removed from youtube. it was abolutely magnificent!
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re comments on Graves voice: This is the voice she has. She can't remake it for another style. Many singers foray into areas that are not ideal for them. However, this rendition sounds very "diva-ish" which is why it sounds so off-putting. She has a glorious instrument, but how many Carmens and Delilahs should she sing? Ther person who said this is terrible must come from another planet. It may not be to his/her taste but it is far from terrible.
cantorandopera 4 years ago
I disagree that it sounds "diva-ish" but thanks for the comment anyway!
NubianKingofHearts 4 years ago
ıt wasn't good..she can sing puccini or verdi but,some people can't understand!it's baroque!it's purcell! no vibrato! sotto voce!
telemann2000 4 years ago
I disagree but thanks for the comment tele!
NubianKingofHearts 4 years ago
The voice has a very intereresting tone, but the style is terrible! This is not a verismo piece where that large vibrato will sound adecuate...
condeceprano 4 years ago
Well I will respectfully disagree! Her style and technique, although not perfect, are definitely far from terrible! The richness of her voice serves to conveigh the story of the songs beautifully!
NubianKingofHearts 4 years ago