He loved not wearing his shirt! Still, if I looked like him, I'd never wear a shirt! Great colorature of course. I saw him as Scarpia at the Royal Opera House in the early 90s, where he showed his legendary adaptable voice, from coloratura to power! Love him!
June Anderson is the best Semiramide ever, together with dame Joan Sutherland. As far as I know, Callas did not record the whole opera but may be I am wrong. Samuel Ramey is the best Assur ever. Both are absolutely stunning. No one can sing like them these days.
Unfortunately Callas never sang the role in its entirety, which is a real tragedy because this is ultimate Rossini. However, she sang bel raggio couple times. 1956 version is the most secure rendition although there is a later version which is still quite good. According to my notes, she sang the aria in 1942, which is sadly lost to us. Sutherland is otherworldly in this role, though. At times, her reading doesn't sound Rossinian at all. She takes too many liberties with the score and adds tons of stuff. But, it is like a dream. No one can outsing Joan as Semiramide. NO ONE!
I saw this performance at the MET I left the theater saying it should’ve been called “Sammy-Ramey-Day” - the name of my cat who had a very short life, sadly
Wonderful .In 1984 they both sang in Venice,in different productons.Ramey in L'italiana in algeri and Anderson in La sonnambula.I still remember those perfomances.June Anderson for the voice and the presence was an angel.
Samuel Ramey had such a magnificent cavernous beauty of tone, like an ancient string bass sliding through an endless line of seamlessly linked legati... And the music is extraordinary. One could close one's eyes and think one was listening to Verdi, not Rossini
This is so golden age! I can imagine myself hearing a performance like this one with Rossini himself in the audience applauding loudly. Ramey's coloratura is stunning here and elsewhere, and Anderson's technique is so secure that her voice seems never to have failed her. There’s a video of the final scene of Daphne on TH-cam that shows what she can do even in her sunset years. Astounding! th-cam.com/video/LKykDTGxEPw/w-d-xo.html
I love Ramey's clarity. His voice is so fresh, even on the lowest notes (which are magnificent. Especially the last one). And June is one of my favourites when it comes to Semiramide. She really has the balance that I like: beautiful voice, presence and acting. She may play safe with her roles, singing etc., but this particular role she handled beautifully.
Two of my favorites. The basso assoluto Samuel Ramey and June Anderson with her voice of silver... June once said “Callas was the goddess and the rest of us her handmaidens” June was wise.
Lohengrin O I also saw Lisette Oropesa live before she became popular. I’m jealous of you getting to see those singers lol. I also got to meet Renee and get a picture. Only time I’ve ever been star-struck
Lohengrin O thank you for another beautiful video. It is so uplifting to listen to your wonderful posts specially during these troubled times. BTW does anyone know, is this the Met production in 1990? Thanks again for your generous gifts.
Al di là sempre delle critiche.. però quanto è bello appagare l' occhio.. perché si dice ' l' occhio vuole la sua parte? ' perché anche la bellezza è importante fa parte del tutto. Questi due artisti, oltre che dotati di bellissime voci, regalano al pubblico una visione completa : Arte e bellezza.. è una questione fisica !! Grazie Lohengrin 0 ✌️✌️✌️et Ave da Elsa.
Costumi eccellenti, cantanti belli! Alti e affascinanti. Ora giran dei nani da circo e delle Wanna Marchi :) poi vabbe le voci... Non spariamo sulla croce rossa eh?!?
@@wanderingtallguy6849.... Sono pienamente d'accordo con te... Ora hanno ridotto la maestosa Lirica ad un teatrino da oratorio... Scenografie inguardabili... Costumi paurosi e.... Voci inesistenti!!! Oh Bel tempo andato e l'arte veniva presa sul serio e se non si possedeva l'autentico talento... no non sfondavi assolutamente in questa arte!!! Saluti cordiali 👋👋👋👋👋Elsa
Anderson was always a bit like a mini-Sutherland (with a more stable middle voice and considerably less agility). Beautiful singing here, and she actually tries to sing the low passages, even though she really wasn't comfortable in that tessitura. Love the dignified, cavernous sound of Ramey too. Very much in sync with Rossini's very particular rhythm too.
Lohengrin O Apparently she met Sutherland once and it was uncanny how similar their big jaws were. I think Sutherland quipped something like: "That's where the E-flats are kept".
Anderson lacks Sutherland's purity in the top register and gets a little strident at times, but I love her as Marie in Fille du régiment and her Gilda is rather nice too. And of course Cunegonde!
Thomas Dawkins Hardly anyone had Sutherland's brightness in the upper register- it was a phenomenon. Anderson was a great singer though. Maybe not as naturally talented as others, but a great technique and brilliant produced sound.
Ramey is just magnificent here. He is crystal clear and so is his diction, and also resonant and deep. What I like most about his voice is that it is not veiled, dragging and weight-y, but precise and light, which is rare for low voiced male singer. As for June, I've always liked her timbre and vibrato, and her fully-bodied, full-voiced and well supported highs. This is definitely not vocally superior to Joan's (it is impossible to be vocally better than Joan in Semiramide) but it is so muuuuch more exciting than Joan's. (Although, doesn't June have a little problem with the tempo here? seems she is slow and the orchestra is waiting for her)
tried to upload the entire clip yesterday and it received multiple copyright claims and was blocked worldwide dont know why.... while this one is not even recognized... I ll upload the cabaletta another time
Cannot stand Anderson in general I must admit. Just too cold and hard a sound for my taste and I always wished Cuberli had been allowed to sing this telecast, SHE was divine in the theater.
@@nickbigd - I SO agree! I sadly got Cuberli (who I do appreciate) the night I saw this at the Met. This was June's role hands down (Cuberli was excellent in Tancredi!)
He loved not wearing his shirt! Still, if I looked like him, I'd never wear a shirt! Great colorature of course. I saw him as Scarpia at the Royal Opera House in the early 90s, where he showed his legendary adaptable voice, from coloratura to power! Love him!
Mariella Devia ❤❤❤ th-cam.com/video/RMYBvaYVdJ4/w-d-xo.html
This is opera at its best! Thank you so much for sharing these great singer in this wonderful opera.
Потрясающе эффектный мужчина И внешность и голос
June Anderson is the best Semiramide ever, together with dame Joan Sutherland. As far as I know, Callas did not record the whole opera but may be I am wrong. Samuel Ramey is the best Assur ever. Both are absolutely stunning. No one can sing like them these days.
Unfortunately Callas never sang the role in its entirety, which is a real tragedy because this is ultimate Rossini. However, she sang bel raggio couple times. 1956 version is the most secure rendition although there is a later version which is still quite good. According to my notes, she sang the aria in 1942, which is sadly lost to us. Sutherland is otherworldly in this role, though. At times, her reading doesn't sound Rossinian at all. She takes too many liberties with the score and adds tons of stuff. But, it is like a dream. No one can outsing Joan as Semiramide. NO ONE!
I saw this performance at the MET I left the theater saying it should’ve been called “Sammy-Ramey-Day” - the name of my cat who had a very short life, sadly
@@predickament I'm really sorry about you losing your kitty. I agree with you about Samuel Ramey.
I just love him.
Una delle voci più belle ,unite alla bellezza fisica !!! Un bravissimo soprano !!Splendidi entrambi !!👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wonderful .In 1984 they both sang in Venice,in different productons.Ramey in L'italiana in algeri and Anderson in La sonnambula.I still remember those perfomances.June Anderson for the voice and the presence was an angel.
Extrordinary! Watched the whole thing last night! HOW CAN ROSSINI WRITE 4 STRAIGHT HOURS OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS! he was trully inspired by the gods!
Samuel Ramey had such a magnificent cavernous beauty of tone, like an ancient string bass sliding through an endless line of seamlessly linked legati... And the music is extraordinary. One could close one's eyes and think one was listening to Verdi, not Rossini
one of Rossini's best melodies
This wonderful duo is a real delight for my ears. And pleasure for my eyes too, of course)
This is so golden age! I can imagine myself hearing a performance like this one with Rossini himself in the audience applauding loudly. Ramey's coloratura is stunning here and elsewhere, and Anderson's technique is so secure that her voice seems never to have failed her. There’s a video of the final scene of Daphne on TH-cam that shows what she can do even in her sunset years. Astounding!
th-cam.com/video/LKykDTGxEPw/w-d-xo.html
..have seen June live as Lucia... she was a gorgeous White Flame onstage... will never forget her
Brilliant this is from the brilliant DVD at rhe Met both at the height of their powers
Incanto e meraviglia di musica divina e voci straordinarie!
Un magnifique opéra que ce SEMIRAMIDE avec une telle distribution, sa mise en scène sublime et des costumes et décors flamboyants !
I love Ramey's clarity. His voice is so fresh, even on the lowest notes (which are magnificent. Especially the last one). And June is one of my favourites when it comes to Semiramide. She really has the balance that I like: beautiful voice, presence and acting. She may play safe with her roles, singing etc., but this particular role she handled beautifully.
My goodness another surprise on a rainy day.. thanks for this...
MARAVILLOSOS
Two of my favorites. The basso assoluto Samuel Ramey and June Anderson with her voice of silver...
June once said “Callas was the goddess and the rest of us her handmaidens”
June was wise.
what a handmaiden she was though... amazing singer... saw her live in Athens as Lucia... probably the best singer I ever saw live
Lohengrin O I’m very jealous.
Best singer I’ve seen live is Renee.
yes me too, it is between Renee, June and Edita... Ghena, Grace, Barbara, Hildegard, Anna-Tomowa, Angela and Agnes pale before them
Lohengrin O I also saw Lisette Oropesa live before she became popular.
I’m jealous of you getting to see those singers lol.
I also got to meet Renee and get a picture. Only time I’ve ever been star-struck
@@manolis.799 Ok, but for this opera and Rolex specifically?
Meraviglioso!!!
Next to Samuel.. all opera stars loose some of their lights
Voce splendidissima, parafrasando il paggio Oscar.
Yules Bruner of Opera . Bravoo❤
Lohengrin O thank you for another beautiful video. It is so uplifting to listen to your wonderful posts specially during these troubled times. BTW does anyone know, is this the Met production in 1990? Thanks again for your generous gifts.
delicioso duo
Al di là sempre delle critiche.. però quanto è bello appagare l' occhio.. perché si dice ' l' occhio vuole la sua parte? ' perché anche la bellezza è importante fa parte del tutto. Questi due artisti, oltre che dotati di bellissime voci, regalano al pubblico una visione completa : Arte e bellezza.. è una questione fisica !! Grazie Lohengrin 0 ✌️✌️✌️et Ave da Elsa.
Costumi eccellenti, cantanti belli! Alti e affascinanti. Ora giran dei nani da circo e delle Wanna Marchi :) poi vabbe le voci... Non spariamo sulla croce rossa eh?!?
@@wanderingtallguy6849.... Sono pienamente d'accordo con te... Ora hanno ridotto la maestosa Lirica ad un teatrino da oratorio... Scenografie inguardabili... Costumi paurosi e.... Voci inesistenti!!! Oh Bel tempo andato e l'arte veniva presa sul serio e se non si possedeva l'autentico talento... no non sfondavi assolutamente in questa arte!!! Saluti cordiali 👋👋👋👋👋Elsa
@@wanderingtallguy6849 non si può che condividere questo commento
Anderson was always a bit like a mini-Sutherland (with a more stable middle voice and considerably less agility). Beautiful singing here, and she actually tries to sing the low passages, even though she really wasn't comfortable in that tessitura.
Love the dignified, cavernous sound of Ramey too. Very much in sync with Rossini's very particular rhythm too.
I always thought her and Sutherland were similar too. Even in the looks department sometimes.
not just in terms of Voice but also in terms of Looks she looks like dame Joan's twin sister... like Inga Nielsen seemed twin to Edita...
Lohengrin O Apparently she met Sutherland once and it was uncanny how similar their big jaws were. I think Sutherland quipped something like: "That's where the E-flats are kept".
Anderson lacks Sutherland's purity in the top register and gets a little strident at times, but I love her as Marie in Fille du régiment and her Gilda is rather nice too. And of course Cunegonde!
Thomas Dawkins Hardly anyone had Sutherland's brightness in the upper register- it was a phenomenon.
Anderson was a great singer though. Maybe not as naturally talented as others, but a great technique and brilliant produced sound.
maravilla pura
Ramey is just magnificent here. He is crystal clear and so is his diction, and also resonant and deep. What I like most about his voice is that it is not veiled, dragging and weight-y, but precise and light, which is rare for low voiced male singer. As for June, I've always liked her timbre and vibrato, and her fully-bodied, full-voiced and well supported highs. This is definitely not vocally superior to Joan's (it is impossible to be vocally better than Joan in Semiramide) but it is so muuuuch more exciting than Joan's.
(Although, doesn't June have a little problem with the tempo here? seems she is slow and the orchestra is waiting for her)
he reaches an incredibly low note at the end 3:51 I wish someone says what it is
Lohengrin O It’s F sharp.
He goes from an F sharp to a G.
@@anthonynevitt7366 Thank u!
@@LohengrinO He takes a low F sharp and goes up to G natural.
Can you please upload the duet with Sam Ramey and Marilyn Horne Bella imago degli Dei... from this production ??
sure,...
thank you very much
Oh this is my duett. Magnificiant Assur vs Semiramide. But where is the cabalett ?
tried to upload the entire clip yesterday and it received multiple copyright claims and was blocked worldwide dont know why.... while this one is not even recognized... I ll upload the cabaletta another time
@@LohengrinO merci beaucoup
Lohengrin O oh so that’s why it kept being deleted... odd
Oh, mio Dio, mio Dio!!!
Ramey insostituibile.
Can anyone tell me the name of this duett? Thank u in advance!!
se la vita ancora ;)
Cannot stand Anderson in general I must admit. Just too cold and hard a sound for my taste and I always wished Cuberli had been allowed to sing this telecast, SHE was divine in the theater.
Well, I'm as glad as you are sorry that that didn't happen.
@@nickbigd - I SO agree! I sadly got Cuberli (who I do appreciate) the night I saw this at the Met. This was June's role hands down (Cuberli was excellent in Tancredi!)
My goodness another surprise on a rainy day.. thanks for this...