Handel - Orlando "Fammi Combattere" - Eser

George Frideric Handel
Orlando "Fammi Combattere"
Act I, Scene 1
Libretto : Carlo Sigismondo Capece
Role : Orlando, a warrior
Voice Part : contralto-male alto


Audio only

I recorded this one about 3 months ago while playing around with my handycam and converted it to an mp3 file :)) Merely a futile attempt on my part to sing a Handel aria loaded with coloratura passages.. It sounds nightmarish, but I wanted to post it just for the fun of it.. I apologize for any discomfort I may be causing with my heavy vibrato:))

Synopsis :

Angry because his former love Angelica has fallen in love with another, Orlando swears vengeance no matter what stands in his way.

Italian Text:

Fammi combattere
mostri e tifei,
nuovi trofei
se vuoi dal mio valor.

Muraglie abbattere
disfar incanti,
se vuoi ch'io vanti
darti prove d'amor.


Translation

Let me fight against any monster,
if you want
new trophies by my valour.

Let me throw walls down,
destroy enchantments,
if you want me to boast
of giving you proof of love

Category:

Music

Tags:

• George
• Frideric
• Handel
• Orlando
• Fammi
• Combattere
• Baroque
• Opera
• Alto
• Eser
• civileso
• sotto
• voce

[operadivo2689]

Amazing coloratura and chest. Who did you study with and where? Keep it up.

[civileso]

Thanks :) Never had a teacher in my life. I train myself.

[tuffy942]

This is one of the most difficult Handel arias and the coloratura is crazy, you did an amazing job and the timbre of your voice is warm and full. Thanks for sharing your talent!!

[civileso]

Hopefully I'll do better and get out of my lazy spell to record something else soon. It's been a while since the last time I did:) Thanks a lot!

[andolin]

Having listened to both of your recordings, I must commend your efforts. For a self-trained classical singer, you have had tremendous results.

If I may be so bold as to offer comment as a fellow singer, I would advise opening your throat more, as it sounds very slightly strained to a trained ear. Also, just a touch more projection from your diaphragm, instead of your throat, would make your beautiful voice even more lovely and further improve your tone.

Thanks you for your lovely recordings.

[civileso]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate constructive criticism, especially from fellow singers. Because it is the singers who can understand and appreciate the hard work and efforts to sing this kind of music in particular.

[aaroplainsimple15]

you are a testament to self-taught musicians. your staccati, coloratura and tone are superb!

[mozartinaa]

I like your voice so much, your voice is so much nice and dark, I love these voices :) Good luck with singing!!

[Operaman41]

Nice voice!!! You are very impressive!!

[TheZacharyArneson]

I am not gonna lie, I started watching this video expecting to perhaps barf in my mouth a little bit halfway through, but I was wrong. Your voice is beautiful and sounds great.

[tigorsf]

I don't know nothing about singing technique, but to me you don't need to apoogize for your vibrato, i just love it...And that coloratura, it must be really hard to do. And to think you taught yourself...I'm your fan.

[N10me]

This is wonderful, you have an amazing voice! : ) Thanks for posting this!

[olialto7]

Your breath control is fabulous for someone who's self-trained. You must have excellent lungs!

[olialto7]

No, I would say the vibrato is very far from heavy! It never helps to worry about vibrato anyway, the more you think about it the worse it gets!

[mradaChris]

You have a lovely voice and you sung this very well! I don't think you have a heavy vibrato. You really sounded great to me.

[UnpaidAcademic]

The lower part of our voice is beautiful. Very nicely sung.