Living far away from civilization I chanced this morning to hear for the first time Neil Shicoff. His performance is truly astounding and surpasses any other tenor on record mythical or contemporary. Bravo, bravo, bravo!
Totally lost as to what award he should be granted, performing or singing, I am sure it shall be BOTH! First class of master class... Thank You, Bravo!!!
Ich war in Wien und habe das live gesehen… Lassen Sie sich bitte nicht von negativen Kommentaren beeinflussen. Ich fand und finde es wunderbar… darum habe ich Ihren schönen Kommentar gelesen… leider reicht mein Französisch nicht um in dieser Sprache zu antworten… aber ich habe Ihren Kommentar verstanden…
This writer knows nothing of history if all he can talk about is style. Neil Shicoff knows the pain of anti-Semitism, which is why his interpretation of Eleazar is so heart-rending. I immediately compared Domingo, Caruso and Carreras in the same aria. None could touch Neil for this aria, which, I am sure came from the depths of his being.
In my experience, he's a singer you have to hear live. His voice doesn't record especially well, but in person, it's an amazingly rich, powerful, expressive, overtone-rich sound. He's blown me away every time I've seen him.
This performance was recommended to me last week. What a voice he has and the sheer heartbreak of his realization of his role in Rachel's death sentence. I thought Caruso's version was the best. But Shicoff's is extraordinary.
Meanwhile I saw Placido's performance of this aria on You Tube and would add his performance to these. After he sang it he was so moved he could hardly speak.
I agree with Azangero Joe below. Singing it this much slower than the norm is very risky. It would have flopped if not for one thing: Thanks both to Shicoff's superb acting and the manner in which immerses himself totally in the music and words, he makes you forget that you are listening to an aria. Instead, it is as if you are watching a real person singing his heart out in a gut-wrenching way, and you become entranced by it. I have rarely seen Shicoff live, and I was never a great fan of his voice or singing. But in this performance, he is truly remarkable, and the voice is sufficiently satisfactory, even if it is obviously not of Caruso or Tucker quality.
Excelente interpretación de esta aria, integral : voz, personificación y teatralidad unidos a la experiencia de un tenor entrado en años y que no ha perdido su fluidez y encantó.. sin lugar a dudas su experiencia de vida se ve reflejada en este papel ya que coincide con su edad real y el imprime esa experiencia. Su suspiro y frases entrecortadas vienen desde dentro... Recuerdo a la Gran María Callas que decía: "yo estudio el Parlamento y luego libre de este me entrego a la interpretación..." Tanto musical como teatral .. algo que logra Shicoff en esta obra maestra... Se agradece ....
Aquí tienen lo sublime de una magistral interpretación, en esta versión Shicoff nos muestra la puerta a lo extraordinario,es un gran maestro del canto y de las artes escénicas, el maestro ha desnudado su alma y nos la ha entregado, que grande!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a powerful and moving performance. I've always admired Shicoff. He'll be 60 this summer; how does he currently sound? I'd love to hear his latest work.
Great, great performance! Lots of people refer to Alagna. Truth is Alagna cannot hold a candle to Shicoff. Tone production, clarity of sound from bottom to top, timbre...let alone the acting. No comparison.
So dangerous to be doing this at this ridiculously slow tempo but due to his dramatic intensity, Shicoff pulls it off. His voice is similar to Carreras' but Carreras can not touch him in this aria. Shicoff had a nice career in his prime but he should have been a bigger star than he was. Don't know why that never happened.
Me intrigan los nueve votos negativos, que seguramente habrán sido dados por expertos en la materia, por lo que sería más que interesantes que nos ilustraran sobre los motivos de la visiòn negativa. Seguramente estaremos aprendiendo cosas únicas nunca antes imaginadas.
Creo que tiene que ver con el tempo tan lento que hace... Vocalmente es un riesgo brutal, que puede obligarlo a conteacturar la laringe o a vibrar.... Pero ¡QUÉ DIABLOS! Esa lentitud hace que no esa un tenor etéreo, sino más solemne que es el carácter que se necesita para este personaje.... Personalmente creo que así debe hacer un cantante, con esa fibra, ese nervio y ahí poner toda su técnica, pese al "riesgo"
Siempre podemos aprender algo nuevo de eso se trata la vida en todos los aspectos ..En el arte de la Voz es muy dificil y arriesgado decir : Esto es lo mejor ..Porque muchos son los mejores ...
Yes, Mr Shicoff is a immense artist, and his "performance" both as an actor and singer is astounding in intself, but what we hear here is a brilliant demonstration of everything to avoid when singing french opera : the french speaking is a disaster, impossible to understand, and the style chaotic, good for verist italian opera ! One should not forget that the style is the key in lyrical singing, and here, beyond the "exploit", this aria sung like that is impossible...
@melchiorfan without Caruso as a great model, I can only wonder how those who came after would have sounded. I hate to say BETTER than Tucker, it was OTHER than Tucker, but for pure cold grandeur, GEORGES THILL is the only other Eleazar
I don't like the way he's slowing down the rhythm of the aria . The voice is here, but the interpretation is too much laboured and whining. I'm afraid he's not a fine musician
Sometimes it is necessary to do things that could be seen as technical or solfegical defects in favor of interpretation. and those defects make the interpretation more refined and proper to a genius. This interpretation is the best that i ever heard! And believe me, i’ve listened to every ricording for the most famous singer. But this version is the best for me. I’m not a expert.
Style??? What are you babbling about? This is not a Faure chanson. This is an aria, yes, verismo. Eleazar is bursting with grief and self-blame. You want it to be tripping off his tongue. The audience must feel his pain; unending pain and grief. I wish I could meet Mr. Shicoff. To feel his agony. There is no comfort I could offer. His voice and acting penetrated my soul. My tears ran down my cheeks as Eleazar's cry to Rachel and Hashem. A thousand bravos are not nearly enough for this singular performance.
Superb rendition. He truly lives the part as well as having a wonderful voice.
Fascinating voice. Thank you for sharing this adorable performance.
Absolutely beautiful
Living far away from civilization I chanced this morning to hear for the first time Neil Shicoff. His performance is truly astounding and surpasses any other tenor on record mythical or contemporary. Bravo, bravo, bravo!
Totally lost as to what award he should be granted, performing or singing, I am sure it shall be BOTH! First class of master class... Thank You, Bravo!!!
Beyond any best-of list of versions of this aria. Wouldn't just fit in, so beyond expectations this is.
J'écoute ça sur ma petite tablette, et ça me donne des frissons,... Faut pas demander ceux qui ont vécu cette expérience en " live"
Con qué poquito usted se emociona tanto...
Ich war in Wien und habe das live gesehen… Lassen Sie sich bitte nicht von negativen Kommentaren beeinflussen. Ich fand und finde es wunderbar… darum habe ich Ihren schönen Kommentar gelesen… leider reicht mein Französisch nicht um in dieser Sprache zu antworten… aber ich habe Ihren Kommentar verstanden…
This writer knows nothing of history if all he can talk about is style. Neil Shicoff knows the pain of anti-Semitism, which is why his interpretation of Eleazar is so heart-rending. I immediately compared Domingo, Caruso and Carreras in the same aria. None could touch Neil for this aria, which, I am sure came from the depths of his being.
OMG! Tears flowing….OMG!
Thank you for posted this video.this is a incredible piece.he sings this aria wonderful with such a great feeling.bravo mille.
MASTERLY DONE!!!!! Tucker and Shicoff were truly the greatest Eliezer's of all time AWESOME!
una auténtica Joya, Bravo Maestro! es una interpretación sublime, Neil Shicoff es uno de los más grandes Tenores que ha dado la historia!
i guess it is kind of randomly asking but do anybody know a good site to watch new series online ?
@Cayden Lance I watch on Flixzone. Just google for it =)
@Phoenix Mekhi Yup, I've been watching on flixzone for since march myself :)
@Phoenix Mekhi thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service =) I really appreciate it!
@Cayden Lance you are welcome :)
Merci Mr Shicoff pour cette exceptionnelle leçon d'interprétation
In my experience, he's a singer you have to hear live. His voice doesn't record especially well, but in person, it's an amazingly rich, powerful, expressive, overtone-rich sound. He's blown me away every time I've seen him.
Bravo, bravo, super performance and a very tough aria.
Fantastic singer and actor. Great artist.
Neil Shicoff - the Best. Bravo!
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Грандиозное исполнение, очень трагично!
Such a wonderful, heartfelt performance. He, Caruso and Tucker sang this the best. It is beyond tragic, the plot.
Puja toda la aria...
Apenas puede con ella y por eso la canta frase por frase como telégrafo....
Pero si sabe chillar bien!
Extraordinary. I recommend the DVD.
Schicoff is one of the greatest. I saw him a few years back at the Met in Il Trovatore.
What a singer!
This performance was recommended to me last week. What a voice he has and the sheer heartbreak of his realization of his role in Rachel's death sentence. I thought Caruso's version was the best. But Shicoff's is extraordinary.
- He looks shattered by this role, this aria. What an artist. Bravissimo.
Mon dieu j'en es les larmes aux yeux quel talent !
Can't beat this. Thanks for posting.
Meanwhile I saw Placido's performance of this aria on You Tube and would add his performance to these. After he sang it he was so moved he could hardly speak.
I agree with Azangero Joe below. Singing it this much slower than the norm is very risky. It would have flopped if not for one thing: Thanks both to Shicoff's superb acting and the manner in which immerses himself totally in the music and words, he makes you forget that you are listening to an aria. Instead, it is as if you are watching a real person singing his heart out in a gut-wrenching way, and you become entranced by it. I have rarely seen Shicoff live, and I was never a great fan of his voice or singing. But in this performance, he is truly remarkable, and the voice is sufficiently satisfactory, even if it is obviously not of Caruso or Tucker quality.
He is best of the best! Diese Rolle singt niemand besser als er!!
Excelente interpretación de esta aria, integral : voz, personificación y teatralidad unidos a la experiencia de un tenor entrado en años y que no ha perdido su fluidez y encantó.. sin lugar a dudas su experiencia de vida se ve reflejada en este papel ya que coincide con su edad real y el imprime esa experiencia. Su suspiro y frases entrecortadas vienen desde dentro... Recuerdo a la Gran María Callas que decía: "yo estudio el Parlamento y luego libre de este me entrego a la interpretación..." Tanto musical como teatral .. algo que logra Shicoff en esta obra maestra... Se agradece ....
Remarquable par la qualite de l interpretation et l expression de la douleur.
Grand tenor.
Bravo!!! Brings tears to my eyes...
so so convincing, he deserves more...
l'opéra est un art total;Shicoff nous en donnes ici la preuve. Respect Monsieur.
His voice RINGS !
❤🇱🇨!!! #ThankYou
c'est tout simplement magnifique. Le désespoir d'Eleazar est tellement bien rendu; Le français est presque parfait. La voix est belle, si belle.
I was in this production
SHICOFF1 there is a recording!! And yes it was in viena!
I was there too 4 years ago In Vienna
Bravísimo!!!. Sensacional interpretación..
J'ai la chair de poule!
Me too
El único que se acercó a la versión de Caruso. Increíble.
Aquí tienen lo sublime de una magistral interpretación, en esta versión Shicoff nos muestra la puerta a lo extraordinario,es un gran maestro del canto y de las artes escénicas, el maestro ha desnudado su alma y nos la ha entregado, que grande!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nada de grande, apenas puede con esta aria.
La puja toda y no alcanza pleno los agudos, se queda calante.
Unbelievable voice unbelievable act
The best interpretation I know.
Neil is Great Profesional!!!Bravo,Bravo and Bravo!!!
Fantastique interprétation
Could it be better then this?Even the question sounds stupid!! Schicoff is a Master!!True legend!!
I enjoy Caruso very much, have a try
@@christophedesbiens4490 Caruso is splendid indeed...but this one is live!Carusos are all recordings (kind of)
Bravo!!
Great and moving interpretation!
EL MEJOR ELEAZAR de todos, fabuloso, maravilloso artista . BRAVO !!!
So heartly! Awesome!!!!
heartbreaking aria in a breath taking interpretation .
conmovida...sin palabras ante tanta belleza!!
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Wow impresionante, qué manera de interpretar esta obra bravissimo tenore
What a powerful and moving performance. I've always admired Shicoff. He'll be 60 this summer; how does he currently sound? I'd love to hear his latest work.
Absolutely spellbinding. I never thought anyone could top Caruso with this aria, and Shicoff demonstrates superb acting as well. Bravo.
Cuando la cantaba Shicof, debió esta ópera cambiar de nombre: "El Judío". Simplemente impresionante
Awesome
Great, great performance! Lots of people refer to Alagna. Truth is Alagna cannot hold a candle to Shicoff. Tone production, clarity of sound from bottom to top, timbre...let alone the acting. No comparison.
Judging by a Tosca two days ago, exceptional.
Moi.....Mooooooiiiiiiii Aaahhhh !!!!
Le meilleur avec Alagna.
BRAVISSIMO!
In my opinion Shicoff ís one of the greats Eleazar from the History. Better than Tucker.
If you want to listen to an excellent and complete version of this aria go and see Ben Heppner ' s French arias : la Juive.( and in perfect French !)
So dangerous to be doing this at this ridiculously slow tempo but due to his dramatic intensity, Shicoff pulls it off. His voice is similar to Carreras' but Carreras can not touch him in this aria. Shicoff had a nice career in his prime but he should have been a bigger star than he was. Don't know why that never happened.
Shicoff's father was a chazzen (cantor)
Me intrigan los nueve votos negativos, que seguramente habrán sido dados por expertos en la materia, por lo que sería más que interesantes que nos ilustraran sobre los motivos de la visiòn negativa.
Seguramente estaremos aprendiendo cosas únicas nunca antes imaginadas.
Creo que tiene que ver con el tempo tan lento que hace... Vocalmente es un riesgo brutal, que puede obligarlo a conteacturar la laringe o a vibrar.... Pero ¡QUÉ DIABLOS! Esa lentitud hace que no esa un tenor etéreo, sino más solemne que es el carácter que se necesita para este personaje.... Personalmente creo que así debe hacer un cantante, con esa fibra, ese nervio y ahí poner toda su técnica, pese al "riesgo"
Siempre podemos aprender algo nuevo de eso se trata la vida en todos los aspectos ..En el arte de la Voz es muy dificil y arriesgado decir : Esto es lo mejor ..Porque muchos son los mejores ...
@melchiorfan He was great in the role - but I believe that RT never sang the role.
The expression and acting was very good but this is quite slow.
Love is slow. It's ok for me. The tempo matches.
Yes, Mr Shicoff is a immense artist, and his "performance" both as an actor and singer is astounding in intself, but what we hear here is a brilliant demonstration of everything to avoid when singing french opera : the french speaking is a disaster, impossible to understand, and the style chaotic, good for verist italian opera ! One should not forget that the style is the key in lyrical singing, and here, beyond the "exploit", this aria sung like that is impossible...
wow well said. love neil's voice,
@bluechazzan My mistake - it appears he did in fact sing it towards the end of his life.
@melchiorfan without Caruso as a great model, I can only wonder how those who came after would have sounded. I hate to say BETTER than Tucker, it was OTHER than Tucker, but for pure cold grandeur, GEORGES THILL is the only other Eleazar
que buen agudo da en el minuto 2:55
Pour moi, il en fait beaucoup trop, même si la voix est belle .
Tu écoutes avec ta tête (bien faite?) ou avec tes tripes ?
not perfect, but so upsetting !
I don't like the way he's slowing down the rhythm of the aria . The voice is here, but the interpretation is too much laboured and whining. I'm afraid he's not a fine musician
+angalafan You're either deaf or very dumb!!!
Sometimes it is necessary to do things that could be seen as technical or solfegical defects in favor of interpretation. and those defects make the interpretation more refined and proper to a genius. This interpretation is the best that i ever heard! And believe me, i’ve listened to every ricording for the most famous singer. But this version is the best for me. I’m not a expert.
This rhythm too slowling is the best for the character and the aria's tension
@@neimanmario Do you even know what this aria is about???
It's not sung, it's shouted-cried.
More Mascagni than Halévy.
Listen to Thill or to Vezzani to have it sung with style.
Style??? What are you babbling about? This is not a Faure chanson. This is an aria, yes, verismo. Eleazar is bursting with grief and self-blame. You want it to be tripping off his tongue. The audience must feel his pain; unending pain and grief.
I wish I could meet Mr. Shicoff. To feel his agony. There is no comfort I could offer. His voice and acting penetrated my soul. My tears ran down my cheeks as Eleazar's cry to Rachel and Hashem.
A thousand bravos are not nearly enough for this singular performance.
He is anguished! He is not singing a love song!