Dmitri Hvorostovsky sings an aria from Bellini's I Puritani. Moscow, 1991. For a free, English translation, please see the following: operainenglish....
Wonderful wonderful Dimi RIP - how terribly sad that he has left us but will forever be in our memories. Dreadfully sad that he died in his prime - but he has left us an enduring memory of (like Dame Joan Sutherland) that will forever be imprinted ad infinitum.
If I didn't like a particular rendition of a an aria, I wouldn't even bother to write about it; I simply would move to the ones I liked. There are so many to choose from... I for one enjoyed this one :-)
He was really magnificent. Otherworldly. His microphone is not hooked up properly in this video. There is an issue with the sound engineering. It happens, especially in these live preformances. please dont critisize him. Its not his fault.
GEMÔNIAS Ah! Per sempre, ária da ópera I Puritani, do compositor Bellini, está inserida na consciência planetária, em ação Indo embora pela chegada dos ventos do novo albor Que está implantando na Terra o reino de regeneração. A dualidade é isso que a letra da ópera consiste, onde Está toda a gama de ocorrências virando desencantos. Para sempre somente o amor, onde nada se esconde. Tudo passa levando as pessoas a chorar pelos cantos. Imortal só a luz implantada em nosso ser profundo A eclodir em nossa personalidade em ações de brilho Onde as sombras seguem outra direção: outro mundo. A pandemia, fazendo estragos no planeta, é por causa Da consciência planetária que faz o homem maltrapilho. O expurgo do joio embarcado em gemônias na jaula. (*) (*) FERNANDO PINHEIRO, presidente da Academia de Letras dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil. - GEMÔNIAS (poesia), de Fernando Pinheiro. - in O mundo de Morfeu, de Fernando Pinheiro.
I dont even think Dmitri would consider himself a true verdi baritone, however he is a fantastic musician at his best. In Don Carlos while he didnt have quite the vocal size as some of the other cast he sang within himself, and was very compelling to watch. Arias like these are perfect for him. Now hes in his 40s he's terrific in roles like War and Peace. Plus the man is hot as can be.
No, a lyric has a softer sound and higher range. He was at that point a cavalier baritone, but he most certainly was more than perfect for singing lyric stuff as well. As he aged his voice became a perfekt heroic-dramatic baritone. But a bass-baritone he was not. A Bass-baritone has a way lower range and sings entirely different roles. For example Bryn Terfel.
Yeah, seriously. All I know is I forget what I was doing when I hear his voice...that's enough for me! Check out his Rogrigo and tell me his breathing is atrocious...
Hvorostovsky's rich tone is sooo perfect for this aria. Is he on video doing this full role in I Puritani anywhere? (Unfortunately this character gets his best moments in the first 25 minutes of the opera so I wouldn't expect a ton...)
@davidplayfair I would disagree. Though I (being a trained actor first and foremost!) would agree that acting often suffers, there are many great singers who are also consummate actors. Renee Fleming is quite good. Joyce DiDonato andJonas Kaufmann usually are decent. Also, for perhaps the greatest, I saw Elina Garanca sing Carmen and she was FANTASTIC. Wonderful bold choices, motions FULL of motivation, and wonderful tactics to achieve clear, visible objectives. A great mark of a good actor.
Well, when there is little to compare him to I can see why. And I highly doubt they would come out and say he is bad. There is a lot of politics behind the scenes and a lot of money. People can believe what they want, but you put him next to Merrill, Warren, Bastianini, Tibbett, Battistini etc. and it would be obvious.
I did not go to see him, OBVIOUSLY. I went to see other people that were in the same opera. Then why is he singing Verdi baritone roles if that is true? He just has a small voice that is even worse because of his technique.
Not a true belcanto technique. Labored, stylistically incorrect. He growls his way through it. This requires a smooth, even, lyric, legato tone. His is too burly, with some impure vowels. I never liked this guy. He always comes across as being arrogant and pretentious with a too manufactured sounding voice. It just doesn't sound natural, easy and beautiful like the music demands.
Qué magnífica interpretación
Rest in peace! And thanks for your inspiration!!
bellissimo! tempi pure .. lirico..
Bravissimo!
It is always a joy seeing him at work
bravissimo Dmitri.. Grazie
Belcore, I 100% agree with you. This is an important voice, one that will be remembered for many many years to come.
DH is just incredible...I am hooked!
Bellissimo,elegante, musicale..voce espressivissima
Wonderful wonderful Dimi RIP - how terribly sad that he has left us but will forever be in our memories. Dreadfully sad that he died in his prime - but he has left us an enduring memory of (like Dame Joan Sutherland) that will forever be imprinted ad infinitum.
Che grandissimo artista!
Una voz maravillosa! Descanse en paz.
RIP Dim
If I didn't like a particular rendition of a an aria, I wouldn't even bother to write about it; I simply would move to the ones I liked. There are so many to choose from... I for one enjoyed this one :-)
bravissimo giovanissimo :-)
He was really magnificent. Otherworldly. His microphone is not hooked up properly in this video. There is an issue with the sound engineering. It happens, especially in these live preformances. please dont critisize him. Its not his fault.
magnifique
GEMÔNIAS
Ah! Per sempre, ária da ópera I Puritani, do compositor
Bellini, está inserida na consciência planetária, em ação
Indo embora pela chegada dos ventos do novo albor
Que está implantando na Terra o reino de regeneração.
A dualidade é isso que a letra da ópera consiste, onde
Está toda a gama de ocorrências virando desencantos.
Para sempre somente o amor, onde nada se esconde.
Tudo passa levando as pessoas a chorar pelos cantos.
Imortal só a luz implantada em nosso ser profundo
A eclodir em nossa personalidade em ações de brilho
Onde as sombras seguem outra direção: outro mundo.
A pandemia, fazendo estragos no planeta, é por causa
Da consciência planetária que faz o homem maltrapilho.
O expurgo do joio embarcado em gemônias na jaula. (*)
(*) FERNANDO PINHEIRO, presidente da Academia de Letras dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil. - GEMÔNIAS (poesia), de Fernando Pinheiro. - in O mundo de Morfeu, de Fernando Pinheiro.
I dont even think Dmitri would consider himself a true verdi baritone, however he is a fantastic musician at his best.
In Don Carlos while he didnt have quite the vocal size as some of the other cast he sang within himself, and was very compelling to watch.
Arias like these are perfect for him. Now hes in his 40s he's terrific in roles like War and Peace. Plus the man is hot as can be.
I'm new to all of this and this may be a dumb question but is he a lyric baritone?
yes it is
No, a lyric has a softer sound and higher range. He was at that point a cavalier baritone, but he most certainly was more than perfect for singing lyric stuff as well. As he aged his voice became a perfekt heroic-dramatic baritone. But a bass-baritone he was not. A Bass-baritone has a way lower range and sings entirely different roles. For example Bryn Terfel.
Yeah, seriously. All I know is I forget what I was doing when I hear his voice...that's enough for me! Check out his Rogrigo and tell me his breathing is atrocious...
Still a very pleasant voice.
Hvorostovsky's rich tone is sooo perfect for this aria. Is he on video doing this full role in I Puritani anywhere? (Unfortunately this character gets his best moments in the first 25 minutes of the opera so I wouldn't expect a ton...)
It may be too late after 8 years ,but a channel uploaded a video.( Di seguace . Il Puritani ROH 1992 )
@@smaragdavellopoulou1756 it's not too late!! thank you!
@@thricegreatart you are welcome.
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@davidplayfair I would disagree. Though I (being a trained actor first and foremost!) would agree that acting often suffers, there are many great singers who are also consummate actors. Renee Fleming is quite good. Joyce DiDonato andJonas Kaufmann usually are decent. Also, for perhaps the greatest, I saw Elina Garanca sing Carmen and she was FANTASTIC. Wonderful bold choices, motions FULL of motivation, and wonderful tactics to achieve clear, visible objectives. A great mark of a good actor.
what is the name of this aria?
You all say he's horrible but he's career shits on yours... Let that sink in.
Who is the pianist?
Compare and contrast: Giorgio Zancanaro
wow amazing~ Not sure about the dark hair (hehe) but a young Hvorostovsky, yumm~
Or dove fuggo io mai...Ah! per sempre io ti perdei
you're right!!! This is because he is a Tenor who sings as a baritone. Totally agree with you. ANyway, I like very much how he produce his sound.
Ciao
Foolish comment, each are their own singers, with their own unique approach to their operatic roles.
The comment of an ignoramus.
Funny, esteemed members of the opera community aka Levine, Fleming etc. seem to think he's pretty damn good.
@bandidocat AMEN! Its harder than it looks engage in this art form!
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Carlo Tagliabue e stato uno dei più grande. Era il maestro del mio maestro Carlo Meliciani. Un altro che cantaba benissimo. Saluti de la Spagna.
Was he born with gray hair?
derp yes it is natural
He started turning grey in his twenties. Look at the Cardiff videos. he only started getting grey then.
nice chord @ 10 seconds in by the pianist... otherwise great!
Well, when there is little to compare him to I can see why. And I highly doubt they would come out and say he is bad. There is a lot of politics behind the scenes and a lot of money. People can believe what they want, but you put him next to Merrill, Warren, Bastianini, Tibbett, Battistini etc. and it would be obvious.
You forgot Giorgio Zancanaro
so many ignoramuses here...
I did not go to see him, OBVIOUSLY. I went to see other people that were in the same opera. Then why is he singing Verdi baritone roles if that is true? He just has a small voice that is even worse because of his technique.
lo stesso leo nucci incanta in quest'aria.. non c'e' nulla da fare.. il belcanto e' italiano!
It is puny! It is even woofier in person. I have seen him several times.
sempre incazzato pero'......
wow...this video shows how small his voice really is.
his breathing is atrocious
Not a true belcanto technique. Labored, stylistically incorrect. He growls his way through it. This requires a smooth, even, lyric, legato tone. His is too burly, with some impure vowels. I never liked this guy. He always comes across as being arrogant and pretentious with a too manufactured sounding voice. It just doesn't sound natural, easy and beautiful like the music demands.
Horrible, as always. Susan MacNeil Keuter.
!
besides yourself, [of course], no one else really cares about your opinion Sis'.
this is a joke,cant u see he call himself Susan MacNeil Keuter.