Handel Semele - Somnus awake -Samuel Ramey

[@PascalBob-s6k]

Splendide ❤

[@marisataffini1789]

Voce eccelsa interpretazione eccelsa ascoltarlo èvivere momenti di vera gioia in tutte le sue interpretazioni si può solo dire Bravo Bravissimo Arcibravo

[@mscott3918]

If there is a more perfect performance of this I have never heard it.

[@Teddyb1939]

A magnificent, beautiful voice, Samuel Ramey sounding lovely.

[@Teddyb1939]

Will listen to the ladies later, had to get this comment on quickly, going out.

[@germanquintero10121946]

EXQUISITO

[@chriswaddell7508]

Thanks you for loading this - a superb, glorious evocation by one of the best basso voices ever to sing. Such robust resonance, musical light and engaging intelligence. I'm not surprised that Jerome Hines may have been an influence. In them, the basso at its best!

[@skakdosmer]

Name one.

[@MVMilo]

@arpeggio1358 I'm pleased that you like it. I'm in the process of transferring more of the performance from tape to digital file. I think there is a duet with Ramey and Juno just after this part. When I get to it I'll upload it.

[@ChrisStockslager]

Thank you! :D

[@Hexmeyer]

A rich true bass who could sing coloratura. Pretty rare in the days since WW I.

[@baritonebynight]

That's Ms. Horne singing Juno and Sylvia McNair singing Iris.

[@MVMilo]

Air: "More sweet is that name" from Act 3 Scene 1

[@AulicExclusiva]

This is singing!

[@ChrisStockslager]

What is the name of Ramey's air that starts at 4:42? I adore it, and being a baritone and voice major at college would very much like to get a piano reduction of this piece. :)

[@skakdosmer]

I've never liked his timbre.

[@MVMilo]

Air: "More sweet is that name" from Act 3 Scene 1