Every generation wants to have its own heroes to worship. To those who grew up with Hines, there will never be a greater bass for us. If you grew up with Ramey you will like him. Objectively, maybe you should know that Sam Ramey's hero was Jerome Hines. Sam was one of the few big name opera singers at Jerome Hines' funeral. Jerome Hines was my mentor and friend for 25 years. To me, his voice was the gold standard for basses.
Yes, I had never heard Hines sing until just now, although I read a book he wrote when I was in my teens (long ago), so I know a tiny bit about his life. That Hines was Ramey's hero makes perfect sense. But I don't believe I've ever heard a bass voice so magnificent as Hines'. I must certainly admit it has taken my breath away. Best I can say is, it sounded just now like the archetypal voice of the 'basso profundo'. Listening to other renditions of this particular Handel had me at times wanting the tempi to be faster here, or slower there; but with Hines, I am content to bask in his voice and hear him tell it like it is. Wow!
Joseph Shore I was fortunate enough to see Jerome Hines at the Teatro Colon (Buenos Aires) and must admit that his Filippo II ("Don Carlo") is, to this day, unsurpassable. The same applies to every other role he sang.
I was at the funeral of Jerome Hines held in deep mid-winter after or during a snow storm. Marvelous tribute to the Savior of Jerome Hines, Jesus Christ, who animated all that Hines did artistically and in service of the opera and church communities! Thank God for this artistry and witness!
As a bass myself I already knew many recordings of Mr Hines, but not this one. It just blew me away!! AMAZING! It's incredible that a monumental voice like his could sing this aria so well. This recording should be heard my very many people in the opera field, because I have the feeling that too many have forgot how a full bass voice should sing and sound!
Joe Shore is absolutely correct "Hines was the Gold Standard for Basses for our generation and beyond. I feel fortunate to live in a time when I could hear and appreciate this wonderful voice live and in recordings.
John Mount I agree entirely with you: was fortunate to hear him in person no fewer than ten times at the Teatro Colon (Buenos Aires). PS: was "Don Giovanni" part of his repertoire?
A stirring performance of one of the greatest operatic arias ever written! Hines's powerful vocal is matched by a brilliant trumpet obbligato from David Mason, who also played on the Beatles' recording of "Penny Lane". Rest in peace, Jerry and Dave.
Wonderful!!! so beautiful it brings tears from my eyes, BRAVO!!!, may the Lord keep Jerome Hines as one of the soloists of his glorious choir in heaven!!!
t h Hope you mean this as a joke...just meeted him briefly (him and his wife),but guess he was a nice gentleman.As a bass,he was superb!!! (even in his vocal "slump period" as he mentioned in his book "Grest singers on great singing").Bravissimo Gerome Hines!!!
t h Thanks for your words(yes I wrote wrongly;Mrs Evangelista wife of maestro Hines,was also a very nice person...know she also was soprano a great soprano...sadly didn't heard any recording yet).Best regards,saludos
I am a bass-baritone, so I sing this faster ala Sam Ramey. The whole point though, and it is an important one having to do with Christian culture is you cannot sing such an aria well and NOT believe the (Biblical) text. Interesting, and theoretical idea, mine ;-) BTW, I believe a proper interpretation of scripture is that God saves believers in all cultures through the sacrifice of Christ, even if they have never heard of him. By their fruits ye shall know them.
Superb. The only rendition of this great aria in the same class is that of Sam Ramey's. But Hines' enormous yet flexible voice evokes the last day like no other singer --
Dear Operacaster, Glad to hear that you are a student of Jerry. I am a bass singer from Georgia Tbilisi studying in conservatoire. I've listened to many world operatic bass singers and still continue to collecting everything that is productive for development of singer. I have my favorite basses and one of them and I can truly say the most favorite is Jerry, have also purchased his book The Four Voices of a Man, very interesting.
Indeed, Klemperer conducted this historic recording of Handel's great sacred opera, which was issued by EMI and presumably recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus. In addition to Mr. Hines, the cast consisted of soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, mezzo soprano Grace Hoffman, and tenor Nicolai Gedda.
@dis0guise Yeah I got that book from a library around 2 years ago. Very informative. Some great stories in there, such as the one about Bonaldo Giaotti crying after his teacher told him he was a bass.
@@eduardobraivein8496 There are pirate recordings out there of the 1960 and 1961 Bayreuth Ring, in which he sang the first two Wotans. He may have officially recorded Wotan's Farewell, but never the whole roles.
Ramey was more proficient at the coloratura, but Hines still sang it clean slow tempo or not. A tremendous voice and career. Ramey is a very humble dude and would be quite content to be in the club with one of his heroes.
Every generation wants to have its own heroes to worship. To those who grew up with Hines, there will never be a greater bass for us. If you grew up with Ramey you will like him. Objectively, maybe you should know that Sam Ramey's hero was Jerome Hines. Sam was one of the few big name opera singers at Jerome Hines' funeral. Jerome Hines was my mentor and friend for 25 years. To me, his voice was the gold standard for basses.
Yes, I had never heard Hines sing until just now, although I read a book he wrote when I was in my teens (long ago), so I know a tiny bit about his life. That Hines was Ramey's hero makes perfect sense. But I don't believe I've ever heard a bass voice so magnificent as Hines'. I must certainly admit it has taken my breath away. Best I can say is, it sounded just now like the archetypal voice of the 'basso profundo'. Listening to other renditions of this particular Handel had me at times wanting the tempi to be faster here, or slower there; but with Hines, I am content to bask in his voice and hear him tell it like it is. Wow!
Joseph Shore I was fortunate enough to see Jerome Hines at the Teatro Colon (Buenos Aires) and must admit that his Filippo II ("Don Carlo") is, to this day, unsurpassable. The same applies to every other role he sang.
@@eduardobraivein8496 I also saw his Philip - very, very late. He walked away with the opera. Never forget it.
I was at the funeral of Jerome Hines held in deep mid-winter after or during a snow storm. Marvelous tribute to the Savior of Jerome Hines, Jesus Christ, who animated all that Hines did artistically and in service of the opera and church communities! Thank God for this artistry and witness!
@Diego Castro Leia novamente comentário. Se você não conseguir notar o quão ridículo é, você ainda está no psicológico fanático da seita .
As a bass myself I already knew many recordings of Mr Hines, but not this one. It just blew me away!! AMAZING! It's incredible that a monumental voice like his could sing this aria so well. This recording should be heard my very many people in the opera field, because I have the feeling that too many have forgot how a full bass voice should sing and sound!
Omg just heard this it is magnificent!
If God doesn't sound like this, He shoud.
I think if this is heard in heaven, the Lord may choose this son to sing...... Absolutely the best I have heard - and he believed it......
This aria sits in a trecherous place even for a baritone, so for Hines to tackle this so easily is amazing.
Joe Shore is absolutely correct "Hines was the Gold Standard for Basses for our generation and beyond. I feel fortunate to live in a time when I could hear and appreciate this wonderful voice live and in recordings.
Oh, John, everything You said is a pure trooth! I am a bass from Russia and Hines is a gold standart for me)
John Mount
I agree entirely with you: was fortunate to hear him in person no fewer than ten times at the Teatro Colon (Buenos Aires).
PS: was "Don Giovanni" part of his repertoire?
My Nana's favorite vocalist. And mine as well. Magnificent performance. Fantastic trumpet and orchestra
Jerome blows them all away. BAH on the nat trumpets. This is how heaven sounds!
A stirring performance of one of the greatest operatic arias ever written! Hines's powerful vocal is matched by a brilliant trumpet obbligato from David Mason, who also played on the Beatles' recording of "Penny Lane". Rest in peace, Jerry and Dave.
Shinning Sublime Superb Supreme Service. Magnificent Majestic Mysterious Merciful Masterpiece.
The best interpretation ever
He meant it because he was a believer;it really comes through.
I agree 100%.
Wonderful!!! so beautiful it brings tears from my eyes, BRAVO!!!, may the Lord keep Jerome Hines as one of the soloists of his glorious choir in heaven!!!
t h Hope you mean this as a joke...just meeted him briefly (him and his wife),but guess he was a nice gentleman.As a bass,he was superb!!! (even in his vocal "slump period" as he mentioned in his book "Grest singers on great singing").Bravissimo Gerome Hines!!!
t h Thanks for your words(yes I wrote wrongly;Mrs Evangelista wife of maestro Hines,was also a very nice person...know she also was soprano a great soprano...sadly didn't heard any recording yet).Best regards,saludos
I am a bass-baritone, so I sing this faster ala Sam Ramey. The whole point though, and it is an important one having to do with Christian culture is you cannot sing such an aria well and NOT believe the (Biblical) text. Interesting, and theoretical idea, mine ;-) BTW, I believe a proper interpretation of scripture is that God saves believers in all cultures through the sacrifice of Christ, even if they have never heard of him. By their fruits ye shall know them.
Amazing! He was truly touched by the Divine.
Sublime, towering performance by one of the greatest bass voices in the history of recorded singing. Thank you. What a - dare I say - blessing.
What I love about this video is that Jerry meant every word he sang. And somehow it is obvious. It is majestic and full of conviction.
Yes, indeed. His voice is full of conviction.
Superb.
The only rendition of this great aria in the same class is that of Sam Ramey's. But Hines' enormous yet flexible voice evokes the last day like no other singer --
The voice of God, singing through the great Jerome Hines.
The best bass all time in the world... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
real bass singing!
Any time I can hear Jerry sing I'm happy.
A great man with a great voice! Touched a chord of holiness within me! May I be blessed to meet him when my mission on earth is done...
INCREDIBLE. Wonderful voice.
He sang with all his heart and soul.
Thank you for this content!
My first 39 years ago, and still my favorite.
Magnificent voice and sung with majestic conviction!
Dear Operacaster,
Glad to hear that you are a student of Jerry.
I am a bass singer from Georgia Tbilisi studying in conservatoire.
I've listened to many world operatic bass singers and still continue to collecting everything that is productive for development of singer.
I have my favorite basses and one of them and I can truly say the most favorite is Jerry, have also purchased his book The Four Voices of a Man, very interesting.
I believe this is a 1964 recording conducted by Otto Klemperer. Hines would have been 43 at the time of the recording.
Indeed, Klemperer conducted this historic recording of Handel's great sacred opera, which was issued by EMI and presumably recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus. In addition to Mr. Hines, the cast consisted of soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, mezzo soprano Grace Hoffman, and tenor Nicolai Gedda.
CHRIST IS BORN!!!!
The best
Wow. This would impress Herr Handel himself. Powerful perfect. It's the last word on the last trumpet.
Not only one of the greatest singers in the opera history but he truly lived his exemplary Christian life.
Perfect and he is my prefer bass in Messiah and all time too.
The trumpet shall soooooooouund!
Jerry, we miss you.
World class singing !
Absolutely magnificent!!!
Amazing what can words say?
The best ever! The voice of God.
Jerry, may you sing in Heaven along with the great Maestra Patricia Janeckova.
Bello il paragone fra grandi cantanti e grandi vini ::))
Phantastic singin... it is a pity that almost nobody sings like this nowadays...
"almost nobody"? NOBODY
Joseph Shore You are right...I was too polite, as I am a barytone myself singing with this „ old „ school ...
Joseph Shore Only Samuel Ramey comes close to him (despite the abysmal differences between them).
@@eduardobraivein8496Ramey? With his small, woofy, wide, hollow, fake "bassy" sound? His voice is as far as possible from Jerome.
Michał Ziemak I didn't mean that Ramey's voice is equal to Jerome Hines'. But it's neither small or woofy as you claim.
FULL POWER!!!
Majestic indeed! Than you for the post!
Uau big voice and majesty too. Fantastic
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
@arpeggio1358 No Way! When Jerry sang Inquisitore to Ramey's Phillip, Sam sounded like Jerry's little boy
The greatest bassoon of his generation.
A bassoon is a woodwind instrument.
Enormous sound !!!! Good grief!!!!
Bravíssimo
If God is a bass, he sounds exactly like Jerry Hines!
Steve, greetings. I need to contact you, do you still use youtube?
Chaliapin, Pinza y Hines: "los tres bajos" del siglo XX.
Back during my performing days, I could sing this great aria adequately well.
But never like this.
Wow.
@dis0guise Yeah I got that book from a library around 2 years ago. Very informative. Some great stories in there, such as the one about Bonaldo Giaotti crying after his teacher told him he was a bass.
Totally awesome and magnificient. But what happened to the second half of the song. Jerome voice is so good that I'd like to hear the longer version.
It was Klemperer's choice to only sing the A section.
Silvano piace
At the time this recording was made, it was customary to perform the shorter version.
I write this letter to you, because one of interesting things is to get any information from the person who personally knew him.
I do not know if Jerome Hines was ti best bass but no one was better. It gets to the point that one can't choose and be fair about it.
Does anyone have the album I Love To Tell The Story Album by Jerome Hines from 1966 can you download this album.
1964 Klemperer
OVERWHEALMING...REALLY!
Splitting hairs.
Ramey's got a beautiful voice, but his singing of this piece is too restrained for my taste. I prefer HInes.
This is great but it does not come close to Samuel Ramey!
You have the right to your opinion, but critics would disagree with you.
Joseph Shore Do have any recordings of Jerome Hines as Wotan?
@@eduardobraivein8496 There are pirate recordings out there of the 1960 and 1961 Bayreuth Ring, in which he sang the first two Wotans. He may have officially recorded Wotan's Farewell, but never the whole roles.
Ramey was more proficient at the coloratura, but Hines still sang it clean slow tempo or not. A tremendous voice and career. Ramey is a very humble dude and would be quite content to be in the club with one of his heroes.