Probably one of the best sung versions of this aria out there. It's incredibly hard to sing this text on the pitches and rhythms given by the composer. The legato line is incredibly hard. Not an easy sing by any means! Her legato was great and she managed to do it without messing up the stress of the words! Brava!
The sun, whose rays are all ablaze with ever living glo-ry Does not deny, his majesty, he scorns to tell a sto-ry He don't exclaim,”I blush for shame, so kindly be in-dul-gent But, fierce and bold, in fiery gold, he glories all ef-ful-gent I mean to rule the earth, as he the sky We really know our worth, the sun and I I mean to rule the earth as he the sky We really know our worth,the sun. and I Observe his flame that placid dame the moon Ce-lestail High-ness There's not a trace upon her face of diffi-dance or shy-ness She borrows light,that thro the night,mankind may all ac-claim her And truth to tell, she lights up well, so I, for one, don't blame her Ah pray make no mis-take, we are not shy; We’re very wide a-wake ,the moon and I Ah, pray make no mistake, we are not shy; We’re very wide a-wake,the moon. and I
probably the most beautiful song G and S wrote
The suns rays are as radiant as Ms. Joyce's singing. Seamless legato, even and smooth tone, and just gorgeous singing overall.
Amazing interpretation!! Especially on the ending verse!
Probably one of the best sung versions of this aria out there. It's incredibly hard to sing this text on the pitches and rhythms given by the composer. The legato line is incredibly hard. Not an easy sing by any means! Her legato was great and she managed to do it without messing up the stress of the words! Brava!
Completely perfect. And brilliant.
Wow what a beautiful voice!!!!
Just beautiful :)
The sun, whose rays are all ablaze with ever living glo-ry
Does not deny, his majesty, he scorns to tell a sto-ry
He don't exclaim,”I blush for shame, so kindly be in-dul-gent
But, fierce and bold, in fiery gold, he glories all ef-ful-gent
I mean to rule the earth, as he the sky
We really know our worth, the sun and I
I mean to rule the earth as he the sky
We really know our worth,the sun. and I
Observe his flame that placid dame the moon Ce-lestail High-ness
There's not a trace upon her face of diffi-dance or shy-ness
She borrows light,that thro the night,mankind may all ac-claim her
And truth to tell, she lights up well, so I, for one, don't blame her
Ah pray make no mis-take, we are not shy;
We’re very wide a-wake ,the moon and I
Ah, pray make no mistake, we are not shy;
We’re very wide a-wake,the moon. and I
It's possible that this video cut off some of the text as well. And it may have been a concert version, who knows!
Nice color
Leslie Garrett's version is also delightful for its control and effortless clarity. Garrett has an exquisite instrument.