Oh! that I on wings could rise (Handel's Theodora) - Lorraine Hunt Lieberson
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- "Oh, that I on wings could rise"
from Handel's oratorio Theodora (HWV 68)
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson
(1954--2006)
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan (Conductor)
First performance was March 16, 1750
Covent Garden Theatre
Libretto by Thomas Morell (1703-84)
Theodora:
"Oh, that I on wings could rise,
Swiftly sailing through the skies,
As skims the silver dove!
That I might rest,
For ever blest,
With harmony and love."
Oh, that I on wings. . . da capo
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Yes, I am very fond of her singing, and fortunately she left us many wonderful recordings, but her untimely death was truly a tragedy for anyone who appreciates music and great singing.
@miginaustria Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's singing is stunning indeed. Her untimely death was our loss.
Quite true. This is THE perfect version. You actually never hear a breath, even in the pauses. And her ornamentation is superb. Music suffered an enormous loss on her passing.
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson was an amazing singer.
You rarely hear the full 1/16th note runs in one breath. Maginficent.
fgonzalez43 most singers can't get through them with a *faster* tempo!
Beauty! Adorable voice! Thanks again. Lovely job.
Adorable. Magnificent. Thanks
Thanks for this memento of a much-missed artist. And thanks for the videos you have been recently posting. Real treats for both eye and ear!
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Handel and the accompanying artwork, no better combination.
Thank you.
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
This is my fav from her...i own the CD... Lorraine Hunt Handel Arias
Exquisito! te arroba el alma!
Exactamente, es un trabajo fabuloso y una maravillosa voz.
Merci bien! 👍 ❤️ 👏
Flawless singing ; perfect, relaxed tempo. (Baroque music is often performed entirely too fast these days.)
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
That is such a great word to describe her singing.
This is the best interpretation I have heard yet. This is superb! Thank you for uploading this, Jeffery.
+Diane Schmolka Lorraine Hunt Lieberson was truly a great interpreter of Handel. I'm glad you enjoyed this. You should look for more recordings by her. Such an amazing singer and artist.
@@JeffreyStivers She is magnificent. Thank you.
Rosa Angela, indeed she is. I’m glad you enjoyed this.
The divine Lorraine....
I'm very fond of her singing, and she is well represented on my channel.
Thanks! I enjoy making them.
So wonderful!! Thank you so much for uploaded!!
+Bedene Rexhepaj You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Amez Bin li torterelle
se sont di zoizeaux
qui rocolent por l'orelle
di ronrons si biaux ~`,~~~~~°💙
She is in her Magnificence.......WOW...
Brava...!!!
Extremely Uplifting Music.
thanks for all the wonderful music you bring into our lives.
Have you had the opportunity to listent to Katherin Watson singing this air...But Lorraine Hunt Lieberson is very talentuous !
Yes I have, and I like her in the role, but Lorraine Hunt Lieberson is truly in a different league in my opinion.
Jeffrey Stivers My Lord! That's an understatement, but it is truly difficult to find the words to properly describe Lorraine's artistry. She was much more than a singer . . .
This is another beautiful gift from the past. This voice is really impressive for the potentialities and is perfect for this precious melody. As usual your images make all even more enjoyable. Kind regards and many thanks for keeping this voice alive.
You're welcome, dearest Laura, and thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement. I'm a huge fan of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's singing.
She is huge singing Handel. I would have prefered, though, a rapider tempo.
Wunderbar Musik
Theodora is Handel's greatest oratorio. A possible contender is Jeptha.
For me, Theodora is without question Handel’s greatest oratorio. It was apparently also Handel's favorite of his oratorios.
I grew up with Heather Harper’s performance, which is still momentous in my opinion, but this is superlative singing.
I must confess I've not heard Heather Harper's performance, so I will have to look for it. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I am very fond of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's singing, and you will find she is well represented on my channel.
I’ve ordered as many of mrs. Hunt Lieberson’s albums as I could find. Heather Harper’s performance can be found on TH-cam. After an illustrious career she died last year, aged 88. Her performance, stemming from the late sixties if I remember correctly, is more up tempo.
A magnificent voice with Haendel's masterpiece
Indeed. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Divine
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@@JeffreyStivers Especially this one and "Angels ever bright and fair" I keep returning to over and over again.
@@renderizer01 I agree. Those are both favorites of mine as well.
@@JeffreyStivers I just realised that I left almost the same "divine" comment on "Angeles ever bright and fair". I really should strive for a bit of variety here... ;O)
Beautifully made video. Bravo.
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you !
Aria stupenda ! Cantante magnifica !
Indeed. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
Ottimo anche il filmato 👍
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please feel free to check out other videos on my channel.
Superb.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
😍😍😍
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
What a loss
Definitely. She was taken from us tragically far too soon.
@@JeffreyStivers Thank you for your message Jeffrey, I was so upset when Lorraine passed, she, I think is a great deal like Dame Janet Baker, another of my loves. I have for c 20 years sung along with Lorraines rendition of Scherza Infida, I always wanted to be an opera singer and am an mezzo, I also volunteer as an ambassador to the Brandenburg Choral Festival of London, the largest choral festival in the country, not singing but I welcome patrons tell them the history of the venues, we perform in all the great London churches, come and see us and say hello, we have cracking concerts. Thanks again I didn't expect you to write, thanks for putting these astounding performances on TH-cam. Have a great weekend Linda
Linda Ridd You’re welcome, and thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement. I’m always happy to know that people enjoy the music videos on my channel. Kindest regards.
@@JeffreyStivers thank you so much for the beautiful music , you got me interested into classical music
Thanks again Jeffrey.
@@johnlyons3001 You're welcome, and thank you for your kind words of support. I'm always happy to know that people enjoy the content on my channel.
Love her voice. SO beautiful!
I am very fond of her singing, and she is well represented on my channel.