She's definitely the most seasoned Semele EVER. I still count her performance in Aix-en-Provence the best, however. I also think her recording is pretty much the definitive edition. Here in this performance, she sounds just a tad bit less secure in G at the modern pitch. I think she might've sounded better by singing in F, instead.
Gosh, she seems perfect for it to me--the best Semele I've ever seen or heard.
I adore this witty production of Semele with wonderful Susan Bickley and Rosemary Joshua. It is just divine.
Rosemary is just a joy as a performer... so much more than just a luminous voice
This makes me very very happy :)
gorgeous
She is the best!
rosemary sings semele allmost perfectly ,one off the best semele.but. kathleen battle as semele is just beautifull,i think no one sings it better.
I was there, it is indeed wonderful!!
Kathleen Battle has a great recording too. The rumors about her bad behavior only add to the interest (in this role).
Superb!
These two ladies are magnificent, in fact this sexy version of Semele is brilliant. Well done ENO. Love John Mark Ainslee,ideal for this Beauty.
Excellent!!! 5*****
Delicious.
She's definitely the most seasoned Semele EVER. I still count her performance in Aix-en-Provence the best, however. I also think her recording is pretty much the definitive edition. Here in this performance, she sounds just a tad bit less secure in G at the modern pitch. I think she might've sounded better by singing in F, instead.
not bad
Messy staging.
I think they're applauding those legs
Anyone else think the singer looks like Chelsea Peretti? Sorta? Just me?
She is the best!