I think when Mozart wrote this an extra touch of unearthly genius touched him. At the end, when the arpeggio of the beginning starts again, that sudden modulation in a minor mode it's like a window opening towards dimensions we knew in another life. Everytime I listen to it it surprises me over and over again.
i think that this in my opinion is the best recording on youtube. the blend that these 3 have is impeccable. In most recordings i have heard, the soprano is louder and more dominant than the other voices. Here, the 2 female parts have equal sadness and weight in their voices while the baritone adds depth to the sound. this trio is such a gem. it just gives me shivers everytime i listen to it. Beautiful, just beautiful
i am a complete novice with regards to mozart and any type of classical music.. however, even a novice can feel his many intentions behind this piece.. beautiful does not seem to encapsulate this... If i could speak to the master composer mozart, it would only be to thank him for leaving his music behind for future generations to be touched by the soul of a genious.
This trio is as exquisite and perfect a farewell as this world can offer. It's what I want played at my funeral. If only Mozart could have lived to be an old man - think of what he could have created! And yet, Wolf37153 is right: Mozart did what the universe meant for him to do, and he gave us some of the most glorious music we will ever know. I guess we should just be grateful that he was with us for the lucky 35 years we had.
Pure perfection. I have never heard a performance of this with more balanced voices, the baritone supporting the sopranos so perfectly, felt, but not heard, until his moments, and then he soars, yet in such a perfectly, almost understated way. Who is he, by the way (forgive my ignorance)? He has the most mellifluous, fluid tone, like molten gold.
The attainment of such a state of perfection... the symmetry and fundamental harmonic balance, allows us a transcendent mental state where we can actually perceive the resonating principle of the cosmos! WAM!
que de bouffées d'émotions devant tant de perfection, interprétation remarquable (sinon la meilleure à ce jour) par trois "perles" dont la tant regrettée Susan Chilcott...
Soave sia il vento (Gentle is the wind) Tranquilla sia l'onda (Calm are the waves) Ed ogni elemento (And every element) Benigno risponda (Kindly responds) Ai nostri desir (To our every desire) This has to be one of my favourite pieces in Mozart's Operas.
I'm quite sure the baritone is William Shimell, I recognized him when he walks away from the ladies, at the end of the trio : a great Count in Nozze as well !
Part of what makes Cosi wonderful is the contrast of sublime music with the almost cynical libretto. I say almost because the pain is real. I think Cosi is the greatest of all operas. However, the feeling one has is not bitterness or cyncism but humilty in the face of the mystery life and love are.
I see many of this trio but this one I realy find the most beautiful and exelent one cause when they sing responda at 1.45 and than incresing the volume from 1.52 oh my that harmony is beyond words realy infact the whole peace is, but I don`t see this happen with the others doing this trio, so that`s why again such pure beauty and harmony heavenly, THANKS
Susan Chilcott, the beautiful soprano here, died on Sept 4 2003 of breast cancer. A terrible loss. She was only 40. I'm hearing of so many sopranos with breast cancer lately....Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Dawn Upshaw, Sylvia McNair, Chilcott.
Absolutely gorgeous! Mozart was a genius. On top of it, these three have amazing balance. (And does anybody else think this baritone looks a bit like Bill Hader?)
Every time I listen to this amzingly beautiful piece it`s becoming more beautiful, I find this the most heavenly and well balanced voices of this version, makes me cry always, thanks so much, and yes it`s a pitty thast notes aren`t there but anyway again THANKS Yvana :)
I adore these voices. It's quite possible that the twelve 'dislikes' were due to the performance, rather than the music itself. In fact, maybe those who 'disliked' it are keen Mozart fans and were bothered somewhat that it was a bit out of time, particularly at the end. Just a theory.
I personally think William Shimell sang quite beautifully in the role of Don Alfonso (Although no doubt, perhaps, there may be another Don Alfonso that I may like more in future). And with his rather youthful looks (at least during this production), it made a bit more sense that his character would set up for these men to "test" their fiances devotion rather than an older gentleman, who (supposedly) had more intelligence, class, and behaviour to do so. It makes it more believable.
Beautiful indeed. Thank you for posting. Does anyone know who the Alfonso is? A very young Alfonso, but a great voice. It's not Keenlyside; he is singing Guglielmo.
Mozart was not the only composer to die young. Schubert died at 31 - and IMO was Mozart's equal - save perhaps in opera where he had not proven himself. So the 2 most important and talented composers of all time left behind what we would have to say are early works. Beethoven's life gave him a full run and opportunity to say everything he had to say in music, so too Brahms, Bach, Haydn. It is agonizing, truly agonizing to think what might have been if M and Sch had lived as long as Beethoven.
...Arleen Auger, Lucia Popp, Elisabeth Parcells... not to mention other mishaps and deaths at too young ages, e.g. Callas (lost voice at 35 and life at 54). Doing soprano is such a heavenly duty that it consumes all of their souls and forces. Tue 13 Nov 2007 22:46 GMT
Please, allow me to respectfully correct the name of the trio, wich is "Soave sia il vento" and means loosely: "may the wind softly blows" ... a true piece of art, thanks for sharing.
Beautifully "soave" terzetto. Don Alfonso´s part has a high tessitura for a real basso although Mozart has given this part the darkest voice character since it is an older man. Guillermo is one or two shades lighter. Placing D.A. behind the two woman singers, with good voices, looks very good, but puts him at a disadvantage. No matter what, beautiful singing and beautiful music!
I'm singing this in a class of mine. It's going well, I'll post a video of it when I perform. This is great piece, the women are amazing. Don Alfonso is not as strong as I'd expected though. Still very nice.
Amonasro... this was a live recording and volume levels were for the theatre not the studio. And sorry you must look at the italian text, it's not just a farewell and it's not just sad.
@TedMichaelMorgan Absolutely agree. Most people prefer Don Giovanni but I'm with you. Cosi is the best. We used Act II scene 4 from Despina 'Fate Presto' at our daughter´s wedding to accompany the ceremony if you look at the libretto it's perfect.
I totally agree, this is the most romantic passage. I will say if you liked this version then please listen to the rendition by Renee Fleming / Anne Sophie Von Otter/Michele Petrusi and David Syrus. When you have I think/hope you will agree it has been lifted to a different level. Enjoy
I think when Mozart wrote this an extra touch of unearthly genius touched him. At the end, when the arpeggio of the beginning starts again, that sudden modulation in a minor mode it's like a window opening towards dimensions we knew in another life. Everytime I listen to it it surprises me over and over again.
i think that this in my opinion is the best recording on youtube. the blend that these 3 have is impeccable. In most recordings i have heard, the soprano is louder and more dominant than the other voices. Here, the 2 female parts have equal sadness and weight in their voices while the baritone adds depth to the sound. this trio is such a gem. it just gives me shivers everytime i listen to it. Beautiful, just beautiful
I think that's got to be the best baritone I've heard singing this aria yet. Absolutely fine.
Yes, this is the most beautiful piece of music ever composed, it is so moving
If this wasn't one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written I don't know what is... Just amazing.
One of the nicest blending of voices I've heard ever. This was absolutely beautiful.
Without doubt, listening to this wonderful, beautiful, enchanting music is as close to heaven as one can get in this life!!
Possibly the greatest piece of Opera on RUclips!!!!! x
i am a complete novice with regards to mozart and any type of classical music.. however, even a novice can feel his many intentions behind this piece.. beautiful does not seem to encapsulate this... If i could speak to the master composer mozart, it would only be to thank him for leaving his music behind for future generations to be touched by the soul of a genious.
This trio is as exquisite and perfect a farewell as this world can offer. It's what I want played at my funeral.
If only Mozart could have lived to be an old man - think of what he could have created! And yet, Wolf37153 is right: Mozart did what the universe meant for him to do, and he gave us some of the most glorious music we will ever know. I guess we should just be grateful that he was with us for the lucky 35 years we had.
Oh how beautiful, it makes me cry every time.
There are no words for this aria, it`s beyond words, thanks very much, greetings from Holland
I love the way the bass line cuts through the sopranos'. It's a nice mix.
Mozart é Divino...
Sua música é Sublime...
Que dom foi dado a este Homem....
Louvado seja Deus por suas Maravilhas...
Pure perfection. I have never heard a performance of this with more balanced voices, the baritone supporting the sopranos so perfectly, felt, but not heard, until his moments, and then he soars, yet in such a perfectly, almost understated way. Who is he, by the way (forgive my ignorance)? He has the most mellifluous, fluid tone, like molten gold.
I think this is the best Soave Sia Il Vento I have see until now...
nothing can choke me up the way mozart can. I love this trio. this is a very nice rendition
IT GIVES ME SHIVERS! it's my favourite piece of classical music, my ALL TIME favourite!
i'm absolutely crazy about it
I know the feeling it made me cry, the whole aria is so beautiful and very difficult to put in words, it`s beyond words, greetings from Holland
What a loss Susan Chilcott is, she had a lovely voice. This great trio is supreme Mozart. Voices blending beautifully.
The attainment of such a state of perfection... the symmetry and fundamental harmonic balance, allows us a transcendent mental state where we can actually perceive the resonating principle of the cosmos! WAM!
Que hermoso se escucha! Delicado, cuidadoso y tremenda musicalidad!
Grandioso! Bravo!!!
I`m crying again so beautiful, beyond words
Thanks
It's so beautiful I have to cry each time I hear it.
I'm so in love with song and these wonderful angels sing it so beautifully.
Thanks for uploading
I love this Opera, and this is probably my favourite piece from it! =)
only for this aria mozarts music will be immortal forever
incredibly beautiful music, very good performance... thx so much for posting this
que de bouffées d'émotions devant tant de perfection, interprétation remarquable (sinon la meilleure à ce jour) par trois "perles" dont la tant regrettée Susan Chilcott...
One of the greatest pieces of Art we have. The genius of Mozart!
I have the same feeling, it can make me cry infact this whole aria, it`s difficult to find words, it`s beyond words, greetings from Holland
Mozart is a genius!
It is so beautiful.
This is a beautiful rendition of this section of the work. I love the balance. And the soaring quality of each part just makes me melt.
Soave sia il vento (Gentle is the wind)
Tranquilla sia l'onda (Calm are the waves)
Ed ogni elemento (And every element)
Benigno risponda (Kindly responds)
Ai nostri desir (To our every desire)
This has to be one of my favourite pieces in Mozart's Operas.
absolutely beautiful ... touching and great!
keep loving this version the most
Jesus. Who even writes music like this?!?!?!! Mozart, I know, but, jeez, it's INCREDIBLE!
Thank you for enriching my Tuesday. Sublime.
I'm quite sure the baritone is William Shimell, I recognized him when he walks away from the ladies, at the end of the trio : a great Count in Nozze as well !
Part of what makes Cosi wonderful is the contrast of sublime music with the almost cynical libretto. I say almost because the pain is real. I think Cosi is the greatest of all operas.
However, the feeling one has is not bitterness or cyncism but humilty in the face of the mystery life and love are.
This is so gorgeous... speechless
I'm glad you liked it!
Dry those eyes now though.
This and Faures Requiem In paradisum are two of my favourites. Its musical apple pie and icecream!
Another movie in which this terzet was used: "La Luna" (directed by Bernardo Bertolucci), when the soprano/main character meets her former teacher.
I see many of this trio but this one I realy find the most beautiful and exelent one cause when they sing responda at 1.45 and than incresing the volume from 1.52 oh my that harmony is beyond words realy infact the whole peace is, but I don`t see this happen with the others doing this trio, so that`s why again such pure beauty and harmony heavenly,
THANKS
Adorable music.
I agree, so beautiful and harmonicly well balanced, I said it before, beyond words,
THANKS AND LOVE
Could someone please tell me the name of the Baritone? I love the richness of his voice. these two women are absolutely incredible!!!
Susan Chilcott, the beautiful soprano here, died on Sept 4 2003 of breast cancer. A terrible loss. She was only 40. I'm hearing of so many sopranos with breast cancer lately....Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Dawn Upshaw, Sylvia McNair, Chilcott.
Absolutely gorgeous! Mozart was a genius. On top of it, these three have amazing balance. (And does anybody else think this baritone looks a bit like Bill Hader?)
Perfection!
La genialidad de Mozart era muy buena y todavia prevalece... que bueno el aporte que ha hecho a todos
Awesome. Beyond. Belief.
Every time I listen to this amzingly beautiful piece it`s becoming more beautiful, I find this the most heavenly and well balanced voices of this version,
makes me cry always, thanks so much, and yes it`s a pitty thast notes aren`t there but anyway again THANKS
Yvana :)
Beautiful!
The only reason to "dislike" this video would be that it is not seventy hours long.
beautiful!!!
When I die, I want this tune & the flower duet from Lakme played, plus My Death..Bowie version X
I adore these voices. It's quite possible that the twelve 'dislikes' were due to the performance, rather than the music itself. In fact, maybe those who 'disliked' it are keen Mozart fans and were bothered somewhat that it was a bit out of time, particularly at the end. Just a theory.
the Voice of angles.
sublime!
On the contrary, Mozart masters to an extreme the right timing and length of his music.
Very Nice, thanks for sharing !!
Beautiful
Just stunning ......
Who is the bass singing Don Alfonso? (And why is he not credited? He is as important to the trio as the two women, who are, I agree superb.)
I personally think William Shimell sang quite beautifully in the role of Don Alfonso (Although no doubt, perhaps, there may be another Don Alfonso that I may like more in future). And with his rather youthful looks (at least during this production), it made a bit more sense that his character would set up for these men to "test" their fiances devotion rather than an older gentleman, who (supposedly) had more intelligence, class, and behaviour to do so. It makes it more believable.
Wonderful!
what a delight
@Wolf37152 What a beautiful tribute.
Beyond words
The L.A. opera com. is doing this opera in Sep. 2011 and i hope to go see it.
Mozart's operas are cosmic.
@kukupfer Surprise...great word for this!
wunderschön
That crescendo at 1:51 - 1:54, if I'd have been that bloke I would have exploded right in the middle of that.
parfait....
Beautiful indeed. Thank you for posting. Does anyone know who the Alfonso is? A very young Alfonso, but a great voice. It's not Keenlyside; he is singing Guglielmo.
Mozart was not the only composer to die young. Schubert died at 31 - and IMO was Mozart's equal - save perhaps in opera where he had not proven himself. So the 2 most important and talented composers of all time left behind what we would have to say are early works. Beethoven's life gave him a full run and opportunity to say everything he had to say in music, so too Brahms, Bach, Haydn. It is agonizing, truly agonizing to think what might have been if M and Sch had lived as long as Beethoven.
Pure musique et interprétation...
sublime - Mozart at his very best. Brava
1 + 1 + 1 > 3.
It's a wonderful trio.
...Arleen Auger, Lucia Popp, Elisabeth Parcells... not to mention other mishaps and deaths at too young ages, e.g. Callas (lost voice at 35 and life at 54).
Doing soprano is such a heavenly duty that it consumes all of their souls and forces.
Tue 13 Nov 2007 22:46 GMT
in the first act of this opera Mozart wrote his most beautiful music
Please, allow me to respectfully correct the name of the trio, wich is "Soave sia il vento" and means loosely: "may the wind softly blows" ... a true piece of art, thanks for sharing.
Beautifully "soave" terzetto. Don Alfonso´s part has a high tessitura for a real basso although Mozart has given this part the darkest voice character since it is an older man. Guillermo is one or two shades lighter. Placing D.A. behind the two woman singers, with good voices, looks very good, but puts him at a disadvantage. No matter what, beautiful singing and beautiful music!
I'm singing this in a class of mine. It's going well, I'll post a video of it when I perform.
This is great piece, the women are amazing. Don Alfonso is not as strong as I'd expected though. Still very nice.
@Wolf37152
This is so true. Mozart's music is devine. A shame that he dead so young.
@Wolf37152 Sadly Mozart wasn't the only one to leave us early. Sue Chilcott was a wonderful singer but left us too early.
I love 1:30! just incredible!
HJ tous les elements soient propices a nos voeux.. haunting
Beautiful! But who is the baritone!?
@Wolf37152 Indeed, it seems many incredibly prolific artists come, revolutionize music and leave as quickly as possible.
oh my god!!!
Amonasro... this was a live recording and volume levels were for the theatre not the studio. And sorry you must look at the italian text, it's not just a farewell and it's not just sad.
@TedMichaelMorgan Absolutely agree. Most people prefer Don Giovanni but I'm with you. Cosi is the best. We used Act II scene 4 from Despina 'Fate Presto' at our daughter´s wedding to accompany the ceremony if you look at the libretto it's perfect.
this song
I believe the bass William Shimell. Yeah, he really ought to be in the description.
wauw..
Who is the guy with the beautiful baritone please?
I totally agree, this is the most romantic passage. I will say if you liked this version then please listen to the rendition by Renee Fleming / Anne Sophie Von Otter/Michele Petrusi and David Syrus.
When you have I think/hope you will agree it has been lifted to a different level. Enjoy