I am completely drenched in tears of joy. She is the closest thing to perfect for me. Without being boring. Ever. Just gets me in the feels. Every single time. Wow.
What a great performance! I love when a singer uses her individual gifts and strengths to build a character. I love the way Lisette varies the repeat of the cabaletta. She starts the repeat at a softer volume, singing with noticeably more legato. It’s more inward. Which helps make the point that Violetta is really having a dynamic inner dialog with herself. The roulades are silky smooth, with just enough thrust to make them actual fioritura. (Lisette knows that this isn’t Mozart, and it shows.) I love that she releases the high C as Verdi wrote it. For what it’s worth, I’ve never liked the octave drop that sopranos often do. IMO it ruins the line and makes it sound a little too vulgar. The end of the cabaletta is fabulous. Lisette plays with the rhythm of the ascending scales, underscoring the “LIBERA.” The Cs are ideally placed. You hear them and you think, “Yes, this Violetta is feelin’ herself right now. I know she’s gonna let that E-flat rip.” Next thing you know, Lisette lets the high E-flat rip. It’s well placed and free. Not forced at all. I LOVE THIS. Siiiiing, Lisette!!
It amuses me greatly how fond of yourself you are Ms. Oropesa. Just to make things clear, singing the notes does not mean great singing. There is nothing silky nor smooth about this type of very ugly singing.
I agree that she shows the internal dialog well & her performance is very convincing & moving. I see she has picked up a tip or two from Callas - kicking off her shoes as Callas did in Tosca.
I just looked up the vocal score that I hadnt read for 50 years. There is of course no high E flat written in the original score & the ending has been changed as the singing is continuous right to the end of the aria.
I have the pleasure and the honuor to meet Her in Madrid during these unforgottable performances. She is not only the BEST soprano of our times, being the "Voice of God singing to an amazed world". She is charming at personal treat,humble, elegant,funny,closer: she is the opposite to a Diva. That makes Her even better. Gracias Lisette por tu Arte
Cantar la Traviata es un sueño hecho realidad para una soprano, pero se necesita de cualidades vocales especiales.. el primer acto es para una ligera, el segundo acto para una lírica, para terminar con un registro casi..spinto. esta bella cantante reúne todas las cualidades.
Siiiiiiiiing!! I swear she is an implant from the golden age. NOONE is singing at the level she is singing at. She gives part Moffo part Sills vibe IMO. Superb singing and acting!!!!
So agree with you. Her top notes are getting better and better. I just love this soprano so much. I do hope she will be back at the ROH in London soon.
I'm like I love Ms. Oropesa but another "Sempre Libera" by another amazing diva. >yawn, And then :44 - :51 happened I woke up! To quote a non-operatic song "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic!"
Hey wait, Oropesa is truly a remarkable singer. I did not expect you to be critical of her, since I enjoy your channel very much and I trust your musical taste.
I am completely drenched in tears of joy. She is the closest thing to perfect for me. Without being boring. Ever. Just gets me in the feels. Every single time. Wow.
What a great performance! I love when a singer uses her individual gifts and strengths to build a character. I love the way Lisette varies the repeat of the cabaletta. She starts the repeat at a softer volume, singing with noticeably more legato. It’s more inward. Which helps make the point that Violetta is really having a dynamic inner dialog with herself. The roulades are silky smooth, with just enough thrust to make them actual fioritura. (Lisette knows that this isn’t Mozart, and it shows.)
I love that she releases the high C as Verdi wrote it. For what it’s worth, I’ve never liked the octave drop that sopranos often do. IMO it ruins the line and makes it sound a little too vulgar.
The end of the cabaletta is fabulous. Lisette plays with the rhythm of the ascending scales, underscoring the “LIBERA.” The Cs are ideally placed. You hear them and you think, “Yes, this Violetta is feelin’ herself right now. I know she’s gonna let that E-flat rip.” Next thing you know, Lisette lets the high E-flat rip. It’s well placed and free. Not forced at all. I LOVE THIS. Siiiiing, Lisette!!
It amuses me greatly how fond of yourself you are Ms. Oropesa. Just to make things clear, singing the notes does not mean great singing. There is nothing silky nor smooth about this type of very ugly singing.
I agree that she shows the internal dialog well & her performance is very convincing & moving. I see she has picked up a tip or two from Callas - kicking off her shoes as Callas did in Tosca.
I just looked up the vocal score that I hadnt read for 50 years. There is of course no high E flat written in the original score & the ending has been changed as the singing is continuous right to the end of the aria.
I have the pleasure and the honuor to meet Her in Madrid during these unforgottable performances.
She is not only the BEST soprano of our times, being the "Voice of God singing to an amazed world". She is charming at personal treat,humble, elegant,funny,closer: she is the opposite to a Diva. That makes Her even better.
Gracias Lisette por tu Arte
This gives me simply joy! What a beautiful voice and natural acting.
Hope they will released this whole performance someday. Lisette just simply Amazing ! BravaaA
Cantar la Traviata es un sueño hecho realidad para una soprano, pero se necesita de cualidades vocales especiales.. el primer acto es para una ligera, el segundo acto para una lírica, para terminar con un registro casi..spinto. esta bella cantante reúne todas las cualidades.
Siiiiiiiiing!! I swear she is an implant from the golden age. NOONE is singing at the level she is singing at. She gives part Moffo part Sills vibe IMO. Superb singing and acting!!!!
Lisette at the absolute pinnacle of her craft. And...she can go even higher.
Simply beautiful,Bravissima 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 today only a few singers interpolate,and Lissett is the Queen among them🇺🇸♥️
Adore Lisette! Stupenda! Bravissima! Strepitosa! Unica!🌹🌹🌹
Love her voice soo much.. ❤ Lisette is one of a kind..
Beautiful voice, solid singing skill, no over-acting, Brava!!
Wow - gorgeous singing, and a thoroughly realized performance.
Did quarantine make her top even better??!
Seth Tack totally
It seems.
So agree with you. Her top notes are getting better and better. I just love this soprano so much. I do hope she will be back at the ROH in London soon.
@@michelcasavant4345 😒😒
Gloriously sung and tellingly portrayed. Bravissima!
Brilliant Lisette! Brava! Yes she represents the Golden Age of singing!
Extraordinary singing and acting, brava. A worthy successor to the legendary Magda Olivero.
¡ Maravillosa ! ¡ Gracias por compartir esta joya !
BRAVA! FANTASTYCZNA ARTYSTKA, PIĘKNY, CUDOWNY SOIPRAN . NIESAMOWITA TECHNIKA.
I'm so thrilled that this performance is back online :)
I'm like I love Ms. Oropesa but another "Sempre Libera" by another amazing diva. >yawn, And then :44 - :51 happened I woke up! To quote a non-operatic song "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic!"
Beautiful!
Bravissimaaa!!!
Stupenda Lisette!
Brava 🌹👏👏👏
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Meravigliosa ✨
Maravillosa como siempre
Brava Lisette! Who is the tenor?
Einfach grandios!
¡Grande! ¡La mejor suerte!
¡BRAVA! FANTÁSTICA ARTISTA. TIMBRE PERSONAL. TÉCNICA IMPECABLE.
❤️
Absolutely fantastic.... costume
Lohengrin O lol
And voice
Hey wait, Oropesa is truly a remarkable singer. I did not expect you to be critical of her, since I enjoy your channel very much and I trust your musical taste.
I think it was pretty much improvised :D
If I remember correctly, the theatre asked her to bring a black dress so that they could put a cape on it.
Interesante
Aunque es una gran cantante creo que no es rol para ella, pero claro...
Quien se resiste a cantar Traviata,