Caruso himself, I believe, would have been blessed. Tremendous flowing melodic lines. Very high in the giro. Vowel sounds pulled inward, so breath is immense and silent. In the two phrases before the final phrase, the pulling is so immense and long that her final finishing words are gigantic. That is not pushing, it is the product of sound technique and immense emotion. What a woman!; what an artist; what a model for future sopranos.
I know this interpretation isn’t for everyone, but I defy anyone to find a more beautifully sung Tosca. Kiri sang this role in the only way she could - as herself. And it’s sublimely gorgeous and moving.
What I find remarkable about this interpretation is her anger at God. I’ve never heard it this way before, but when you read the words, it’s all there if you look for it. If nothing else, she sings directly to God as few others do.
I know she’s not everyone’s cup of tea in this role, but I don’t think this aria has ever been more gorgeously sung. The tone that she could spin in her prime is unparalleled.
One of the greatest divas ever. Her lyric voice would not be adequate for Tosca, but she managed to sing beautifully this most famous aria. And she is an excellent actress too. Bravissima.
I don't usually opt for Dame Kiri for Puccini, but here, she undoubtedly sings which such an intelligence unsurpassed by any other sopranos. She crafted and measured each phrase beautifully and just listen to that subito crescendo at the end (rimuneri). Who else did that? No one. She really understood which part would magnify the intensity of her voice and which part would not. Such highly conceptual singing. Unbelievable.
Unsurpassed by any other soprano? A bit of an overstating, I think. This is a fine performance from someone who is not in her repertory but still uses her 'limited' resources to make the most out of it.
@@Wotan123456789 Unsurpassed in how she strategically placed a crescendo at the end. It gives a novelty. So far I haven't found any other sopranos who did that yet. Or perhaps she just ran out of breath and involuntarily blew the word off (?) If that were the case I suppose it was a blessing in disguise.
@@apsetiadi Actually it's doesn't sound like a crescendo but more of a little push on the last seconds. It is, however, IMO, the only part in this aria where she fails to provoke a proper: after a Bb in ff, followed by some lines in pp that attack in 'cosi' sound rather unmusical to me. Still, many sopranos sang that last word in forte or mezzo forte, according to their capacities.
Si no es una de las mejores versiones de esta aria en vivo, entonces lo es casi. Una emoción lírica conmovedora..... Qué bien dicho. Qué bien articulado. Qué bien suena. Gracias, gracias por subirlo aquí para disfrutarlo!!!!!!!
Very few critics liked Dame Kiri as Tosca. In fact they didn't care for her in anything Puccini. But her shimmering creamy tone is beautifully, resplendently evident here.
More acclaim? You maybe young, but hers is one of the most storied careers. She has quite an extensive catalog of recordings. She sang for Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding seen by millions all over the world.
@@SilfredoSerrano Yes. I watched the wedding. What I meant was she didn't seem to receive the sort of superstar status attributed to some of her contemporaries
@@phedrob3735 Which of her contemporaries did you have in mind? I agree with Serrano here, but one thing to consider is that she was somewhat limited in what she could sing given her fach. Her voice was light but not that high. Mozart and Strauss were perfect for her, but the most popular operatic rep is Verdi and Puccini, and she couldn't access bel canto repertory in the way that a Sutherland or a Caballe could.
Just incredible. I mean, really. I echo what the others have written: it's brilliant because Dame Kiri sang it HER way. As best as she knew how interpret it. Authenticity. It's magic.
Tosca is not a role one associates with Kiri Te Kanata--there are a lot of high C's to pop out, just above her comfort zone, and I believe she only gave this one performance--but this is one of the truly great Vissi d'arte's. It is the only one I know of that shows how angry Tosca is with God. Wouldn't you be?
Oh, My Almighty Lord in Heaven. That was absolutely breathtaking. Words cannot describe how beautiful I feel Ms.Te Kanawa's interpretation of 'Vissi d'arte' is. I'm aware a lot of people felt her voice was unsuitable for 'Tosca' but she performed this with such deep emotion that it's impossible not to be stunned by her interpretation and vocal ability.
It should show how great Kiri is. This role is completely unsuited to Kiri's voice, and yet she succeeds here. Callas could never take on Kiri's roles, especially anything a Mozart role, like Don Giovanni.
Why do people keep saying she's not suited to Puccini? Listen to her in "La Rondine" with Domingo. They understood it and got it right. It was never meant as a tragedy.
They might all hit the notes perfectly, but why is it only Callas who could act as well? Make you feel every word! Make you believe that she was Tosca!
Callas could certainly overact - Americans especially like that. I don't dislike Callas and even enjoy listening to her most of the time but listening to her after listening to Kiri, I think she sounds like a frog.
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Caruso himself, I believe, would have been blessed. Tremendous flowing melodic lines. Very high in the giro. Vowel sounds pulled inward, so breath is immense and silent. In the two phrases before the final phrase, the pulling is so immense and long that her final finishing words are gigantic. That is not pushing, it is the product of sound technique and immense emotion. What a woman!; what an artist; what a model for future sopranos.
I know this interpretation isn’t for everyone, but I defy anyone to find a more beautifully sung Tosca. Kiri sang this role in the only way she could - as herself. And it’s sublimely gorgeous and moving.
What I find remarkable about this interpretation is her anger at God. I’ve never heard it this way before, but when you read the words, it’s all there if you look for it. If nothing else, she sings directly to God as few others do.
Riveting! Brava, Dame Kiri👏👏👏
I know she’s not everyone’s cup of tea in this role, but I don’t think this aria has ever been more gorgeously sung. The tone that she could spin in her prime is unparalleled.
Deeply moving.
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One of the greatest divas ever. Her lyric voice would not be adequate for Tosca, but she managed to sing beautifully this most famous aria. And she is an excellent actress too. Bravissima.
I don't usually opt for Dame Kiri for Puccini, but here, she undoubtedly sings which such an intelligence unsurpassed by any other sopranos. She crafted and measured each phrase beautifully and just listen to that subito crescendo at the end (rimuneri). Who else did that? No one. She really understood which part would magnify the intensity of her voice and which part would not. Such highly conceptual singing. Unbelievable.
Unsurpassed by any other soprano? A bit of an overstating, I think. This is a fine performance from someone who is not in her repertory but still uses her 'limited' resources to make the most out of it.
@@Wotan123456789 Unsurpassed in how she strategically placed a crescendo at the end. It gives a novelty. So far I haven't found any other sopranos who did that yet. Or perhaps she just ran out of breath and involuntarily blew the word off (?) If that were the case I suppose it was a blessing in disguise.
@@apsetiadi Actually it's doesn't sound like a crescendo but more of a little push on the last seconds. It is, however, IMO, the only part in this aria where she fails to provoke a proper: after a Bb in ff, followed by some lines in pp that attack in 'cosi' sound rather unmusical to me. Still, many sopranos sang that last word in forte or mezzo forte, according to their capacities.
@@apsetiadi That "Cosi???", spreading her hands in emphasis. It actually means something - "It's not fair!" Very well done.
@@apsetiadi Magda Olivero does it too, but the crescendo is stretched quite a bit longer.
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Si no es una de las mejores versiones de esta aria en vivo, entonces lo es casi. Una emoción lírica conmovedora.....
Qué bien dicho.
Qué bien articulado.
Qué bien suena.
Gracias, gracias por subirlo aquí para disfrutarlo!!!!!!!
for me the best vissi d'arte bravo dame Te Kanawwa
Very few critics liked Dame Kiri as Tosca. In fact they didn't care for her in anything Puccini. But her shimmering creamy tone is beautifully, resplendently evident here.
I'm no critic but I think she's perfect with Puccini. The emotion....
@@melindamcmillin1664 ignore the critics.
Critics think they own the truth
‘The only critic I respect is the box office.” G. Verdi. Kiri sold out every performance.
@@philipkuttner7945 Very wise statement
Leontyne Price is the only soprano who sends shivers up my spine with this aria ; she remains the greatest Tosca of them all.
Such rich tones. She should have received even more acclaim than she did.
More acclaim? You maybe young, but hers is one of the most storied careers. She has quite an extensive catalog of recordings. She sang for Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding seen by millions all over the world.
@@SilfredoSerrano Yes. I watched the wedding. What I meant was she didn't seem to receive the sort of superstar status attributed to some of her contemporaries
@@phedrob3735 Which of her contemporaries did you have in mind? I agree with Serrano here, but one thing to consider is that she was somewhat limited in what she could sing given her fach. Her voice was light but not that high. Mozart and Strauss were perfect for her, but the most popular operatic rep is Verdi and Puccini, and she couldn't access bel canto repertory in the way that a Sutherland or a Caballe could.
Just incredible. I mean, really. I echo what the others have written: it's brilliant because Dame Kiri sang it HER way. As best as she knew how interpret it. Authenticity. It's magic.
Very different, Unexpected and interesting.
Her angry interpretation is perfection! As is, of course, her singing.
Yes, yes, yes! She's indignant, not heartbroken.
Tosca is not a role one associates with Kiri Te Kanata--there are a lot of high C's to pop out, just above her comfort zone, and I believe she only gave this one performance--but this is one of the truly great Vissi d'arte's. It is the only one I know of that shows how angry Tosca is with God. Wouldn't you be?
Oh, My Almighty Lord in Heaven. That was absolutely breathtaking. Words cannot describe how beautiful I feel Ms.Te Kanawa's interpretation of 'Vissi d'arte' is. I'm aware a lot of people felt her voice was unsuitable for 'Tosca' but she performed this with such deep emotion that it's impossible not to be stunned by her interpretation and vocal ability.
Maravillosa Dame Kiri
this is quite wonderful!!!!!!!
You are just simply the best ma'am.
BRAVA, Dame Kiri!!! (And Scarpia is the superb Swedish baryton Ingvar Wixell!!).
simply the best!
Beautiful just beautiful 😍
Grande, una diva sencilla y magistral
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Wow I'm stunt ....this is beyond best 😍😍😍
Simply wonderful!
wow
Great!
Terrific
I miss kiri so much wondering if she's ok haven't seen her on tv in such a very long time
Alas, the time comes for every singer.
Brava
Now I know what it's like to be shocked and petrified with emotion.
It should show how great Kiri is. This role is completely unsuited to Kiri's voice, and yet she succeeds here. Callas could never take on Kiri's roles, especially anything a Mozart role, like Don Giovanni.
Unsuitable as this role may be for Ms Kanawa's lyric soprano voice, hers is one of the most touching rendering of this aria.
Why do people keep saying she's not suited to Puccini? Listen to her in "La Rondine" with Domingo. They understood it and got it right. It was never meant as a tragedy.
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They might all hit the notes perfectly, but why is it only Callas who could act as well? Make you feel every word! Make you believe that she was Tosca!
Callas could certainly overact - Americans especially like that. I don't dislike Callas and even enjoy listening to her most of the time but listening to her after listening to Kiri, I think she sounds like a frog.
@@paora7122 I agree, but I do dislike Callas' voice.
La Contessa playing Tosca….😂
Wow
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