In my opinion, Julia Lezhneva does the best performance. The Word is harmony, balance. Her voice turns into another musical instrument, the best, in favour of that musical piece
I feel her acting is just that "acting"..not convincing..like putting on faces rather than feeling it. The singing in contrast is not demonstrating much fury..just speed
Heureusement qu'il peut y avoir beaucoup d'interprétations différentes ! L'idée d'en faire un concours me semble bizarre. La question devrait être : quelle interprétation préférez-vous aujourd'hui ?
Im playing bass in a metal band.I watch and hear carefully the video many many times.All these ladies are marvelous,with such beautiful voices and techniques.But if i had to choose s singer, without doubt i would choose Karina Gauvin or Cecilia Bartolli cause i think they are the most emotional and most furious.When i heard them i told myself.Damm!They are ready to cut off Holofernes head.
Armatae face the aria is sung after Holofernes's head has already been severed. Vagans is the head of the army, he discovers the body of Holofernes without a head, and sings this aria where he calls the goddesses of revenge (Furie).
It's like trying to compare oranges and apples - they are all amazing artists in their own personal expression and they all bring something distinctive to the table. That is the whole "point" of art - to touch us, move us, bring into another world where time stops. We can prefer one over another, which is also valid, but there is no real competition here, kudos to all of them. 👏👏👏
I've never heard this song until now but what fun listening to it numerous times in a row. I really appreciate your channel. Thanks for sharing your passions!
hi! all very excellent - it's a hard choice, more dependent on personal preference. you chose singers of astounding talent - i did not know that women could sing w/ such articulated strength! Vivaldi is demanding to say the very least! Karina is the most pleasurable to my ears however if you must know, there you are! this Italian opera is amazing!
They all have and express something special. Vivaldi was such a genius that there will be zillions of magnificent variations of "Armatae face et anguibus". Around 1716 for Juditha Triumphans. No surprise that Bach was so moved when he read Vivaldi's compositions for the first time.
The first one (Roberta Invernizzi) has the most agility. It seems so easy for her to sing that fast. Lea Desandre feels like she is really telling you a story. Very believable and personal. Karina Gauvin has incredible presence on the higher notes. She sounds very loud in a positive way. Delphine Galou unfortunately has lower recording quality but it is still apparent that her tone is softer and full bodied. Vivica Genaux is neutral and pleasant to listen to with probably the most clear pronunciation of them all. She feels more professional than most others. Magdalena Kozena is like a clockwork. Neutral sound and a classic sound. Cecilia Bartoli's orchestra gave it all and she did too. Very powerful. You can hear the distress the piece tries to convey. Well acted. Julia Lezhneva diplays once again her incredible control over her own voice. The most consistent trills of them all. All of them are way beyond the average you can expect in an Opera on a regular weekend. For a concert my favorite would be Roberta Invernizzi. Delightful to listen to. In an Opera my choice is Cecilia Bartoli because I want climaxes to be very pronounced and have feelings conveyed rather than clean singing. If I were a director I'd cast Genaux or Kozena. They seem to be the ones that don't need a single suggestion or correction and still play and sing perfectly. Mature and precise while listening to the orchestra. Last but not least if I were to listen to the recordings I'd choose Lea Desandre. Highest sound quality and best orchestra.
Quanto amo quest’aria, quanto amo la Juditha e, a mio parere, nessuno mai supererà Roberta nel cantarla; a seguire Vivica Genaux e Karina Gauvin. È sempre una gioia quando pubblichi video Daniel 💖 Alessandra
LEA DESANDRE !!!!! Quelle merveilleuse révélation. Brillantissime collaboration avec W.Christie, P.Agnew et toutes ses initiatives géniales. Bravo Léa !🥰
I'm not able to choose a winner from this incredible group - only my subjective opinion: Cecilia Bartoli, Lea Desandre, Julia Lezhneva, Delphine Galou - not particularly in that order. They are outstanding!
Trovo che la Desandre sia impeccabile, un piacere sublime la sua interpretazione. D'altro canto la non perfezione accademica per favorire l'interpretazione e la furia della Bartoli, mi trasporta dentro la tragedia. Bartoli assolutamente divina.
Julia Lezhneva sings marvellously!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I like also Roberta Invernizzi’s interpretation, which is different from Julia’s, the tempo is not as fast, but very beautifully sung too❤️❤️❤️
My favorite is Karina Gauvin. Her coloratura is very smooth while still being very precise, but more importantly, her voice sounds dark and menacing. In my opinion, this piece needs a voice that either is dramatic or can sing in a more dramatic style. This piece also needs a voice with excellent chest voice coordination and that is also something Karina Gauvin does well.
My top-3: 1. Lea Desandre - her interpretation is so passionate and this aria suits her timbre at lower notes very well. 2. Roberta Invernizzi - unthinkable precision in coloraturas. 3. Vivica Genaux - I like her phrasing, but still prefer Lea Desandre's version
1. Desandre (exceptional technique and sound of voice) what a talent! , Bartoli (great acting d pronouncing) icon! , Kozena (great Kadenza) special mention because of her elegant version: Genaux Missing: Emoke Barath
Delphine Galou certainly has a unique technique. She sings like a countertenor that never learned to use their chest voice. She jumps the octave on all of the cadences that end where the lower register is supposed to be.
Dans ce chef-d'œuvre de l'art baroque, cet aria, en particulier, est une merveille d'inventivité et de virtuosité ! Vivaldi avait vraiment d'excellentes élèves à l'Ospedale de la Pietà, pour pouvoir leur confier de tels rôles... *Comparer* ici, différentes interprètes est vraiment interpellant : si toutes font preuve d'une belle virtuosité, j'apprécie surtout Mmes. Kožená et Galou (impressions subjectives, bien sûr !)
They are all wonderful. Why pit them against one another? This is not the World Wrestling Federation. Just enjoy each of them for their consummate artistry.
Alle Interpretinnen sind von ausserordentlicher Klasse und verdienen verglichen zu werden. Hier spielen sicherlich persönliche Vorlieben eine Rolle. Mir persönlich gefällt sowohl das Timbre als auch die Interpretation von Lea Desandre am besten. All interpreters are of exceptional class and deserve to be compared. Personal preferences certainly play a role here. Personally, I like both the timbre and Lea Desandre's interpretation best.
Die unterschiedlichen Aufnahmequalitäten lassen eine genaue Beurteilung einfach nicht zu. Alle geben zweifelsohne ihr Bestes. Meine Favoritin ist Les Desandre mit ihrem grandiosen Ensemble Jupiter. Sie vermag am besten das „Furioso“ (Furioso (italienisch; rasend, wütend, wahnsinnig) zum Ausdruck zu bringen. Leider steht Cäcilia Bartoli trotz immenser Dramatik aufgrund ihrer Stimmästhetik an letzter Stelle.
Roberta does the best job in tempo vowel purity and vocal run cohesion. Bartoli makes the impression since no one can ignore her fierce face insane eyes n body language that complements her unique technique
Resounding and resolutely Karina Gauvin for the win. Wonderful legato, pin point staccati, correct style and approach. Both musically and emotionally. Not to mention a gorgeous natural round tone not over darkened or too covered. By any metric Superb.
Even with the poor recording I have to give it to Delphine. She just has a voice made for Vivaldi. That said, Cecilia and Julia are incredible and there aren't really any stinkers in the bunch. Thanks for posting
Lea Desandre has the absolute best performance of the suggested here. Her articulation is on point, and she dramatizes the piece really well. I think she sounds the most relaxed of all the performers, which is hard when singing this piece.
# 1 is no doubt Roberta! I'd give # 2 to Julia. #3 is Lea; very passionate, the final note is absolutely compelling but to me it feels like the rhythm is somewhat, err... imperfect. Probably it's only me, sorry Lea...
Perché scegliere! Ognuna di queste artiste d'opera a la propria voce è tecnica di canto ed è giusto che sia così. Quindi non facciamo classifiche, sono tutte brave e meritano un bel, bravissime!!!
Bartoli >>>> Gauvin >> Lezhneva > Desandre = Invernizzi Con Bártoli estoy sumergido en la tragedia, inigualable interpretación, más allá de su caudal vocal y excepcional voz. Desde Buenos Aires - Argentina
At first I thought I disliked Bartoli's version, but a minute afterwards my hair just stood on edge and well... Queen! 21:37 is something otherworldly as well
Invernizzi, Bartoli. Italian women have the right temperament for this kind of aria. The only one out of the italian group is Karina Gauvin, who kills this aria. Right temperament, right voice. Everything. She's in a class of her own. So underrated, yet, one of the best singers around.
I also enjoy the Lea Desandre's performing!! She's brilliant!!!
Мне тоже так кажется.
In my opinion, Julia Lezhneva does the best performance. The Word is harmony, balance. Her voice turns into another musical instrument, the best, in favour of that musical piece
Didn't anyone mention the awesome performance of Léa Desandre? I can't believe it.
Beautiful interpretation!!
I love her voice...
Love her!!!
Me neither. Lea is brilliant at this. Of course these are all wonderful.
And Lea's ability to perform is first rate!
Julia Lejneva and Bartoli ,of course!
Lea Desandre is the most convincing in her mastery of the music, particularly in her fortissimo attack but also in the lower register.
Desandre and Lezhneva did the best.
Imo Bartoli..she sings it like the emotions and with those the vocal comes naturally
Emoke Barath ... superbe !
I feel her acting is just that "acting"..not convincing..like putting on faces rather than feeling it. The singing in contrast is not demonstrating much fury..just speed
ALL are AMAZING!!! If forced to choose I will say Lea Desandre.
You shouldn't need to be forced!
For me definitely Julia Leshneva sings the best. 👏👏👏
Definitely LEA!!!!
Julia Lezhneva, absolutely fabulous!!
Invernizzi, Bartoli. It's an incredibly difficult piece.
Roberta Invernizzi is absolutely brilliant with unmatched precision of vocal control.
Cecilia bartoli is the best all the way
I have no way to say, whichone is the best. Voices and singing techniques are blameless. All are absolutely phantastic, each in her own way.
Heureusement qu'il peut y avoir beaucoup d'interprétations différentes ! L'idée d'en faire un concours me semble bizarre. La question devrait être : quelle interprétation préférez-vous aujourd'hui ?
Im playing bass in a metal band.I watch and hear carefully the video many many times.All these ladies are marvelous,with such beautiful voices and techniques.But if i had to choose s singer, without doubt i would choose Karina Gauvin or Cecilia Bartolli cause i think they are the most emotional and most furious.When i heard them i told myself.Damm!They are ready to cut off Holofernes head.
Armatae face the aria is sung after Holofernes's head has already been severed.
Vagans is the head of the army, he discovers the body of Holofernes without a head, and sings this aria where he calls the goddesses of revenge (Furie).
I like them all, because each one has particular vocal characteristics and each one expresses a different musical sensibility.
It's like trying to compare oranges and apples - they are all amazing artists in their own personal expression and they all bring something distinctive to the table. That is the whole "point" of art - to touch us, move us, bring into another world where time stops. We can prefer one over another, which is also valid, but there is no real competition here, kudos to all of them. 👏👏👏
another dumb Murican commentary
@@biopump2000 Bardzo mądry.
Lea Desandre
I've never heard this song until now but what fun listening to it numerous times in a row. I really appreciate your channel. Thanks for sharing your passions!
You are truly welcome!
And bartoli always forces the visuals of her performance to this aria to make it unique
LEA ♥
for sure Lea Desander
Lea Desandre most beautiful performance, Cecilia Bartoli most powerful.
Yeah! The Voice of Cecília Bartoli is harder than Lea Desandre voice, but the voice of Lea is higher
hi! all very excellent - it's a hard choice, more dependent on personal preference. you chose singers of astounding talent - i did not know that women could sing w/ such articulated strength! Vivaldi is demanding to say the very least! Karina is the most pleasurable to my ears however if you must know, there you are! this Italian opera is amazing!
This is not an opera. This is an oratorio. Not the same. Vocal and character requirements are different, and sometimes, extremely different.
@@lifeisgood3087 thanks, i will learn more about it.
@@megenberg8 Hope my comment did not come across as being offensive or disrespectful.
Bartoli could have sunk the Ottoman fleet.
0:00 Roberta Invernizzi
3:00 Léa Desandre
6:10 Karina Gauvin
9:20 Delphine Galou
12:35 Vivica Genaux
They all have and express something special. Vivaldi was such a genius that there will be zillions of magnificent variations of "Armatae face et anguibus". Around 1716 for Juditha Triumphans. No surprise that Bach was so moved when he read Vivaldi's compositions for the first time.
Elles sont toutes bien chacune dans leur style de voix
The first one (Roberta Invernizzi) has the most agility. It seems so easy for her to sing that fast.
Lea Desandre feels like she is really telling you a story. Very believable and personal.
Karina Gauvin has incredible presence on the higher notes. She sounds very loud in a positive way.
Delphine Galou unfortunately has lower recording quality but it is still apparent that her tone is softer and full bodied.
Vivica Genaux is neutral and pleasant to listen to with probably the most clear pronunciation of them all. She feels more professional than most others.
Magdalena Kozena is like a clockwork. Neutral sound and a classic sound.
Cecilia Bartoli's orchestra gave it all and she did too. Very powerful. You can hear the distress the piece tries to convey. Well acted.
Julia Lezhneva diplays once again her incredible control over her own voice. The most consistent trills of them all.
All of them are way beyond the average you can expect in an Opera on a regular weekend. For a concert my favorite would be Roberta Invernizzi. Delightful to listen to. In an Opera my choice is Cecilia Bartoli because I want climaxes to be very pronounced and have feelings conveyed rather than clean singing. If I were a director I'd cast Genaux or Kozena. They seem to be the ones that don't need a single suggestion or correction and still play and sing perfectly. Mature and precise while listening to the orchestra. Last but not least if I were to listen to the recordings I'd choose Lea Desandre. Highest sound quality and best orchestra.
The other (more recent) Julia's interpretation:
ruclips.net/video/my0TlS4AesE/видео.html
Quanto amo quest’aria, quanto amo la Juditha e, a mio parere, nessuno mai supererà Roberta nel cantarla; a seguire Vivica Genaux e Karina Gauvin. È sempre una gioia quando pubblichi video Daniel 💖 Alessandra
LEA DESANDRE !!!!! Quelle merveilleuse révélation. Brillantissime collaboration avec W.Christie, P.Agnew et toutes ses initiatives géniales. Bravo Léa !🥰
I enjoyed too Julia Lezhneva
I'm not able to choose a winner from this incredible group - only my subjective opinion:
Cecilia Bartoli, Lea Desandre, Julia Lezhneva, Delphine Galou - not particularly in that order. They are outstanding!
Bartoli and Karin Gauvin have the strongest voices
Vivica genaux
Trovo che la Desandre sia impeccabile, un piacere sublime la sua interpretazione. D'altro canto la non perfezione accademica per favorire l'interpretazione e la furia della Bartoli, mi trasporta dentro la tragedia. Bartoli assolutamente divina.
Julia Lezhneva sings marvellously!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I like also Roberta Invernizzi’s interpretation, which is different from Julia’s, the tempo is not as fast, but very beautifully sung too❤️❤️❤️
Lea desandre The best
Lea, of course.
My favorite is Karina Gauvin. Her coloratura is very smooth while still being very precise, but more importantly, her voice sounds dark and menacing. In my opinion, this piece needs a voice that either is dramatic or can sing in a more dramatic style. This piece also needs a voice with excellent chest voice coordination and that is also something Karina Gauvin does well.
All are awesome here but if I have to choose would be Lea D. Or Julia! BARTOLI should not be here in this list cause she is already DIVINA! ❤💯
The most recent of Julia Lezhneva:
ruclips.net/video/Jy-Tz7MSdaQ/видео.html
Agree with another observation. They are all different but wonderful on their interpretation. Just enjoy!
My top-3:
1. Lea Desandre - her interpretation is so passionate and this aria suits her timbre at lower notes very well.
2. Roberta Invernizzi - unthinkable precision in coloraturas.
3. Vivica Genaux - I like her phrasing, but still prefer Lea Desandre's version
Roberta has the purest vocal runs n the best tempo
Totally agree with the runs and tempo, but something about Lea and Bartoli also speaks to me.
Karina Gauvin is The Best!
Lea
Léa Desandre!!!
1. Desandre (exceptional technique and sound of voice) what a talent! , Bartoli (great acting d pronouncing) icon! , Kozena (great Kadenza) special mention because of her elegant version: Genaux
Missing: Emoke Barath
After listening a few time more, I want to add Luzhneva to the top3
Que encontro fantástico dessas belas vozes. Um brinde aos céus por termos essas maravilhas na terra.
00:00 Roberta Invernizzi
3:01 Lea Desandre
6:08 Karina Gauvin
9:20 Delphine Galou
12:33 Vivica Genaux
15:44 Magdalena Kozena
18:57 Cecilia Bartoli
21:56 Julia Lezhneva
Delphine Galou certainly has a unique technique. She sings like a countertenor that never learned to use their chest voice. She jumps the octave on all of the cadences that end where the lower register is supposed to be.
Dans ce chef-d'œuvre de l'art baroque, cet aria, en particulier, est une merveille d'inventivité et de virtuosité ! Vivaldi avait vraiment d'excellentes élèves à l'Ospedale de la Pietà, pour pouvoir leur confier de tels rôles... *Comparer* ici, différentes interprètes est vraiment interpellant : si toutes font preuve d'une belle virtuosité, j'apprécie surtout Mmes. Kožená et Galou (impressions subjectives, bien sûr !)
They are all wonderful. Why pit them against one another? This is not the World Wrestling Federation. Just enjoy each of them for their consummate artistry.
Alle Interpretinnen sind von ausserordentlicher Klasse und verdienen verglichen zu werden. Hier spielen sicherlich persönliche Vorlieben eine Rolle. Mir persönlich gefällt sowohl das Timbre als auch die Interpretation von Lea Desandre am besten.
All interpreters are of exceptional class and deserve to be compared. Personal preferences certainly play a role here. Personally, I like both the timbre and Lea Desandre's interpretation best.
Different, amazing expressions of same beautifullness. My personal preference Karina Gauvin and Léa Desandre!,,
Lea - No doubt about it!
Everyone was stunning!
Truly. The general is avenged.
Lea Desandre IMHO
Not the most precise but overall Desandre’s version does it for me
It's the most "furiosa"!
Roberta Invernizzi, Karina Gauvin and Julia Leshneva are the best for me.
Die unterschiedlichen Aufnahmequalitäten lassen eine genaue Beurteilung einfach nicht zu.
Alle geben zweifelsohne ihr Bestes. Meine Favoritin ist Les Desandre mit ihrem grandiosen
Ensemble Jupiter. Sie vermag am besten das „Furioso“ (Furioso (italienisch; rasend, wütend, wahnsinnig) zum Ausdruck zu bringen.
Leider steht Cäcilia Bartoli trotz immenser Dramatik aufgrund ihrer Stimmästhetik an letzter Stelle.
Roberta does the best job in tempo vowel purity and vocal run cohesion. Bartoli makes the impression since no one can ignore her fierce face insane eyes n body language that complements her unique technique
Resounding and resolutely Karina Gauvin for the win. Wonderful legato, pin point staccati, correct style and approach. Both musically and emotionally. Not to mention a gorgeous natural round tone not over darkened or too covered.
By any metric Superb.
Even with the poor recording I have to give it to Delphine. She just has a voice made for Vivaldi. That said, Cecilia and Julia are incredible and there aren't really any stinkers in the bunch. Thanks for posting
Léa Desandre, mais une mention spéciale pour Vivica Genaux qui me touche beaucoup.
Julia Lezhneva
Lea Desandre et Delphine Galou
Julia Lezneva definitely
Lea Desandre has the absolute best performance of the suggested here. Her articulation is on point, and she dramatizes the piece really well. I think she sounds the most relaxed of all the performers, which is hard when singing this piece.
they are all very good but the best is one that is not here, i am talking about Emőke Baráth
Emöke the best!
Too many to mention,all women are beautiful and at times when they speak an sing .I my lyfe is worth living.
Julia Lezhneva et Lea Desandre
Julia 😺
# 1 is no doubt Roberta! I'd give # 2 to Julia. #3 is Lea; very passionate, the final note is absolutely compelling but to me it feels like the rhythm is somewhat, err... imperfect. Probably it's only me, sorry Lea...
Lea!
Kozena but also loved Genaux and Galou. But on another day may choose another. Much to admire in all
Roberta Invernizzi! she nails it
Vivica Genaux просто супер исполнение, красивый тембр голоса.Она неповторима! Браво Vuvika!
Invernizzi is the best. Excellent..
Perché scegliere! Ognuna di queste artiste d'opera a la propria voce è tecnica di canto ed è giusto che sia così. Quindi non facciamo classifiche, sono tutte brave e meritano un bel, bravissime!!!
Lea Desandre. La mejor interpretación de Vivaldi.
Полностью присоеденяюсь.
1.Julia Lezhneva, Cecilia Bartoli, Lea Desandre- trzy pierwsze miejsca.
Bartoli >>>> Gauvin >> Lezhneva > Desandre = Invernizzi
Con Bártoli estoy sumergido en la tragedia, inigualable interpretación, más allá de su caudal vocal y excepcional voz.
Desde Buenos Aires - Argentina
Bartoli es una dotada, una voz que transporta, saludos también desde Argentina!
In my opinion. 1 Gauvin (most natural), 2 Roberta (gracious), 3 Lea (impressive). But they are all good and very different
Karina Gauvin💗
Roberta Invernizzi, Cecilia Bartoli and Vivica Genaux.
At first I thought I disliked Bartoli's version, but a minute afterwards my hair just stood on edge and well... Queen! 21:37 is something otherworldly as well
Roberta Invernizzi, then come the rest.
Invernizzi, Bartoli. Italian women have the right temperament for this kind of aria. The only one out of the italian group is Karina Gauvin, who kills this aria. Right temperament, right voice. Everything. She's in a class of her own. So underrated, yet, one of the best singers around.
I agree with you Arthur.
If there's any logic to this reasoning, Lea Desandre may be French but she is half Italian by decent. No wonder she did so well!
Lea Desandre + Karina Gauvin
Amo demais Karina Gauvin
Desandre has clarity like no other.
Roberta Invernizzi by far
1- Roberta. 2 - Cecilia. 3- Emőke.
Лея!!!! Очень четкое произношение и не напрягается сильно)