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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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 !
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.
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.
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?)
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.
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...
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 :)
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.
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 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
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.
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.
sooo beautiful. which theatre was this at? i love the part where susan graham takes the melody and she has that beautiful diminuendo to the high note.... ahhh. this is the most gorgeous piece ever. mozart is my hero. i wonder why susan graham did mainly straight tone? is that one view of how to sing mozart or did she just want to sound extremely pure? anywho. loved it.
@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'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.
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 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
...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
Parmi 510 403 vues, seulement 858 ont cliqué sur 'like' ou 'dislike'. Je ne jette donc pas la pierre à ceux qui ont voté négativement - ils ont bien voulu faire part de leur avis. Among 510 000 viewers, only 858 voted for or against ; so i do not blame the unlikers - they made effort to vote.
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 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.
If this wasn't one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written I don't know what is... Just amazing.
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.
Possibly the greatest piece of Opera on RUclips!!!!! x
The only reason to "dislike" this video would be that it is not seventy hours long.
One of the nicest blending of voices I've heard ever. This was absolutely beautiful.
Yes, this is the most beautiful piece of music ever composed, it is so moving
IT GIVES ME SHIVERS! it's my favourite piece of classical music, my ALL TIME favourite!
i'm absolutely crazy about it
Jesus. Who even writes music like this?!?!?!! Mozart, I know, but, jeez, it's INCREDIBLE!
I think that's got to be the best baritone I've heard singing this aria yet. Absolutely fine.
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.
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'm so in love with song and these wonderful angels sing it so beautifully.
Thanks for uploading
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
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 love the way the bass line cuts through the sopranos'. It's a nice mix.
Without doubt, listening to this wonderful, beautiful, enchanting music is as close to heaven as one can get in this life!!
I love this Opera, and this is probably my favourite piece from it! =)
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.
What a loss Susan Chilcott is, she had a lovely voice. This great trio is supreme Mozart. Voices blending beautifully.
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.)
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.
incredibly beautiful music, very good performance... thx so much for posting this
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's so beautiful I have to cry each time I hear it.
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!
Could someone please tell me the name of the Baritone? I love the richness of his voice. these two women are absolutely incredible!!!
I`m crying again so beautiful, beyond words
Thanks
only for this aria mozarts music will be immortal forever
keep loving this version the most
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 !
Que hermoso se escucha! Delicado, cuidadoso y tremenda musicalidad!
Grandioso! Bravo!!!
absolutely beautiful ... touching and great!
Mozart é Divino...
Sua música é Sublime...
Que dom foi dado a este Homem....
Louvado seja Deus por suas Maravilhas...
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
Thank you for enriching my Tuesday. Sublime.
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.
Mozart is a genius!
It is so beautiful.
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.
This is so gorgeous... speechless
I'm glad you liked it!
Dry those eyes now though.
One of the greatest pieces of Art we have. The genius of Mozart!
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?)
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.
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...
Adorable music.
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 :)
Perfection!
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.
On the contrary, Mozart masters to an extreme the right timing and length of his music.
Another movie in which this terzet was used: "La Luna" (directed by Bernardo Bertolucci), when the soprano/main character meets her former teacher.
Beautiful!
This and Faures Requiem In paradisum are two of my favourites. Its musical apple pie and icecream!
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 agree, so beautiful and harmonicly well balanced, I said it before, beyond words,
THANKS AND LOVE
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
Mozart's operas are cosmic.
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.
beautiful!!!
When I die, I want this tune & the flower duet from Lakme played, plus My Death..Bowie version X
Very Nice, thanks for sharing !!
La genialidad de Mozart era muy buena y todavia prevalece... que bueno el aporte que ha hecho a todos
That crescendo at 1:51 - 1:54, if I'd have been that bloke I would have exploded right in the middle of that.
Awesome. Beyond. Belief.
@Wolf37152 What a beautiful tribute.
Beautiful! But who is the baritone!?
Just stunning ......
the Voice of angles.
Beautiful
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.
sublime!
Wonderful!
Beyond words
sooo beautiful. which theatre was this at? i love the part where susan graham takes the melody and she has that beautiful diminuendo to the high note.... ahhh. this is the most gorgeous piece ever. mozart is my hero. i wonder why susan graham did mainly straight tone? is that one view of how to sing mozart or did she just want to sound extremely pure? anywho. loved it.
@Wolf37152
This is so true. Mozart's music is devine. A shame that he dead so young.
Who is the guy with the beautiful baritone please?
@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.
The L.A. opera com. is doing this opera in Sep. 2011 and i hope to go see it.
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.
@kukupfer Surprise...great word for this!
@Wolf37152 Sadly Mozart wasn't the only one to leave us early. Sue Chilcott was a wonderful singer but left us too early.
what a delight
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 love 1:30! just incredible!
wunderschön
parfait....
in the first act of this opera Mozart wrote his most beautiful music
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
sublime - Mozart at his very best. Brava
Who is the baritone?
Pure musique et interprétation...
I believe the bass William Shimell. Yeah, he really ought to be in the description.
...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
Parmi 510 403 vues, seulement 858 ont cliqué sur 'like' ou 'dislike'. Je ne jette donc pas la pierre à ceux qui ont voté négativement - ils ont bien voulu faire part de leur avis.
Among 510 000 viewers, only 858 voted for or against ; so i do not blame the unlikers - they made effort to vote.
@TedMichaelMorgan I agree. I love Cosi more than anything!! Actually must qualigy that- Figaro, Don Giovanni and Der Rosenkavalier too!
1 + 1 + 1 > 3.
It's a wonderful trio.
@TedMichaelMorgan You are a wise man, my friend. Cheers!