Song of the Moment

**Subra** · by **Subra** » 14 May 2022, 21:11

Before Handel got his hands on it.

**McTaggartfan** · by **McTaggartfan** » 15 May 2022, 07:50

Subra wrote:Before Handel got his hands on it.

Quite good! Reminds me a bit of the old castrati recordings.

I wasn't aware of the aria's history under different composers. How fascinating! Thanks for sharing this!

Have you ever listened to Nathalie Stutzmann's performance of the Handel version? I find it vastly more beautiful than some of the countertenor performances. But that, I suppose, is a mere matter of personal preference. Even so, I must admit I rather find everything she sings is simply heavenly!

**Jzone** · by **Jzone** » 17 May 2022, 03:30

So glad groups are touring again. These guys are roaming the USA right now.

**BraxtonBoiToi** · by **BraxtonBoiToi** » 18 May 2022, 01:33

**McTaggartfan** · by **McTaggartfan** » 20 May 2022, 18:34

I don't know why I'm on such an opera kick, but I am!

**Subra** · by **Subra** » 21 May 2022, 15:55

McTaggartfan wrote:Have you ever listened to Nathalie Stutzmann's performance of the Handel version? I find it vastly more beautiful than some of the countertenor performances. But that, I suppose, is a mere matter of personal preference. Even so, I must admit I rather find everything she sings is simply heavenly!

She gives Bartoli a run for her money. It's strange hearing it sung that low, but it's equally emotive.

**Subra** · by **Subra** » 21 May 2022, 16:04

**McTaggartfan** · by **McTaggartfan** » 23 May 2022, 12:36

**BraxtonBoiToi** · by **BraxtonBoiToi** » 24 May 2022, 02:07

**McTaggartfan** · by **McTaggartfan** » 25 May 2022, 11:30

**McTaggartfan** · by **McTaggartfan** » 25 May 2022, 19:35

Very, very good! And it doesn't hurt my ears in the same way Cristina Deutekom's performance of this aria does. Such a coloratura aria requires so, so much skill! It's damned impressive!