Handel's recitative and aria from the oratorio Jephtha as sung by Stuart Burrows with John Constable at the piano. From a 1971 L'Oiseau-Lyre SOL323 lp.
Stuart Burrows was one of the truly great tenors of the twentieth century. As noted above, simply glorious when singing Mozart. But here we hear a majestic rendition of one of Handel’s greatest arias. Reduced to tears listening to it.
A God given gift to have such a voice and to be able to use it in such a fashion. Not to forget also the genius of the composer, Handel, a wonderful aria. A prophet without honours in his own country where knighthoods have been handed out like sweets at a childrens party; and Stuart remains plain MR while nonentities and the priviliged are regaled as Sir, Lord etc.
Stuart Burrows was one of the truly great tenors of the twentieth century. As noted above, simply glorious when singing Mozart. But here we hear a majestic rendition of one of Handel’s greatest arias. Reduced to tears listening to it.
Such a wonderful singer. Stuart Burrows always sang with an impeccable vocal line and such feeling.
I heard him sing all his Mozart roles at Covent Garden, and consider him the finest Mozart tenor of his generation.
That’s so great! Lovely
A God given gift to have such a voice and to be able to use it in such a fashion. Not to forget also the genius of the composer, Handel, a wonderful aria. A prophet without honours in his own country where knighthoods have been handed out like sweets at a childrens party; and Stuart remains plain MR while nonentities and the priviliged are regaled as Sir, Lord etc.
He is at least OBE now, although your point still stands.
Absolutely beautiful. Musical perfection.
What an amazing voice
A great servant to the vocal art.
What a lovely voice .